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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 9, 2025

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Commuter Survey Closing Soon

Originally posted May 4, 2025

Our JNC understands that commuting—whether by air or ground—plays a crucial role in your daily life. We are committed to ensuring that the commuter policy fully supports all Flight Attendants. The survey is currently open and will remain available until May 5 at 12 PM PT.

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Reminder: Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews

Originally posted May 5, 2025

Changes are coming as we begin combining our pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian MEC committees! Learn more about the committees merging in June, which MEC Committee Chairperson positions will be up for election, and how you can get involved.

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Grievance Committee Update – 1st Quarter 2025

Originally posted May 7, 2025

Stay in the loop with our Grievance Committee’s latest updates—discover what Flight Attendants are being disciplined about and learn why requesting AFA representation in conversations with management is important. Plus, check out recent grievances and arbitration rulings that everyone should know about.

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Next Week’s Events

Thursday, May 12Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Tuesday, May 13 – Wednesday, May 14Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, May 15Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting (pmAS)

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – May 2, 2025

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Originally posted May 1, 2025

This May, join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the rich history and contributions of these communities. Don’t miss out—discover how to get your own AAPI Heritage Month AFA pin and join us in honoring these vibrant cultures that enrich our society!

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Commuter Survey 7-Day & 3-Day Reminders

Originally posted April 28, 2025 & May 2, 2025

7-Days/3-Days Left to Complete the Commuter Survey! 

Our JNC wants to hear from you, whether you commute by ground or air!  

Your responses will guide your survey path! We appreciate your feedback – it really matters!  

**Alaska Flight Attendants:** Please use your 7-digit PeopleSoft Number  

**Hawaiian Flight Attendants:** Use your 3 to 5-digit Employee Number (no leading zeros)  

Click the link below to participate in the survey today! Let’s make sure your voice is heard! 

Click here to take the survey today!

Next Week’s Events

Thursday, May 8Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Thursday, May 8Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – April 25, 2025

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Commuter Policy Survey Now Open

Originally posted April 21, 2025

Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is seeking feedback from Flight Attendants regarding commuting policies as they prepare to negotiate important provisions. A Commuter Policy Survey has been created to compare the commuter provisions in the Hawaiian and Alaska Contracts, enabling Flight Attendants to express their priorities and concerns. The survey is open until May 5 at Noon PT, and participation is encouraged to ensure the JNC accurately represents the interests of all Flight Attendants.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2025

Originally posted April 24, 2025

Discover the latest insights from our AFA Scheduling Committee as they met this week to review upcoming staffing adjustment leaves and operational changes that could affect your schedule. Don’t miss the meeting recap for updates on bidding, training class cancellations, and new routes that are coming soon!

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Next Week’s Events

Thursday, May 1Scheduling Review Board (SRB) (pmAS)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – April 18, 2025

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – April 2025

Originally posted April 17, 2025

Does complaining about hotel issues on social media actually undermine the Hotel Committee’s efforts to drive change? In this month’s meeting recap, discover the impact of social media feedback on their work and get the latest updates on hotel decisions and the upcoming Gainshare Program!

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Joint Contract Negotiations Session 2 – April 2025

Originally posted April 18, 2025

Our AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Joint Negotiating Committee recently held three days of collective bargaining in Seattle, reaching a tentative agreement on Section 20 – Board of Adjustment. Current discussions focus on Uniforms, Reduction in Force, Association-General, and Training sections. Flight Attendants will receive a Commuter Survey via email starting April 21, and we’re counting on everyone’s feedback. Additionally, Hawaiian Flight Attendants have ratified a Contract Extension through February 2028, which includes pay increases and enhanced retirement benefits.

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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify Contract Extension

Originally posted April 17, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants voted today to ratify a Tentative Agreement for a Section 6 Contract Extension, with 88% of voters in favor of the agreement. ✈️🗳️

Key provisions of the Tentative Agreement include:

💰 **Compensation Raises**: Hawaiian Flight Attendants will receive retroactive pay increases starting April 1, 2025, with the first payout reflected in the paycheck issued on May 7.

📈 **PBP and OPR Participation**: Beginning with the 2025 performance year, Hawaiian Flight Attendants will be included in Alaska Air Group’s Performance-Based Pay Plan (PBP) and Operational Performance Reward Program (OPR), with payouts scheduled for 2026.

With the ratification of this tentative agreement, Section 6 negotiations for the pre-merger Hawaiian collective bargaining agreement are concluded. Our focus now shifts to joint negotiations for a combined contract covering both Hawaiian and Alaska Flight Attendants. The second negotiation session for our joint contract negotiations is wrapping up today.

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 22Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Thursday, April 24Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – April 11, 2025

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Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews

Originally posted April 5, 2025

Our Master Executive Council (MEC) is moving forward with integrating our MEC committees, with plans to merge the first group starting on June 1. During the May MEC Meeting, we’ll hold interviews for MEC Committee Chairperson positions for the merged Communications, Government Affairs, Human Rights, and Inflight Service Committees. Interested candidates should submit an online expression of interest form by May 6, 2025, at 5 PM PT.

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Introducing Our Negotiations Support Representative

Originally posted April 8, 2025

Last week, our Master Executive Council (MEC) conducted interviews for the Negotiations Support Representative position, a key role supporting our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). We’d like to sincerely thank all candidates for their participation and willingness to serve our Flight Attendants. After careful consideration, we’re pleased to announce that Lea Franzoi has been selected for this position.

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Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2025

Originally posted April 11, 2025

On April 3, our AFA Air Safety, Health, and Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work representing Flight Attendants’ interests in safety, health, and security. The committee met with management to receive updates and discuss issues faced by Flight Attendants onboard the aircraft. Reporting safety concerns is crucial in these challenging times. Use ReportIt! to file FAIR, ASAP, and fatigue reports. Contact your Local ASHSC if you need assistance.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, April 14Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Tuesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 17Joint Contract Negotiations

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the vibrant stories, achievements, and enduring impact of these communities. Their cultures, traditions, and innovations have enriched every facet of American life, from art and science to activism and public service. What started in 1978 as a weeklong observance […]

Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants on Tuesday, April 28

Since November 2023, Horizon Air Flight Attendants have been in negotiations, fighting tirelessly to secure a new contract that recognizes their work. Even after applying for mediation in January 2025, management continues to offer proposals that ignore the essential contributions Horizon Flight Attendants make to the success of Horizon Air and Alaska Air Group.  On […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, April 21, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at the Alaska Airlines Global Training Center in Renton, WA to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the […]

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

On Monday, April 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Barry Spitzer (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), […]

Single PSS Is Coming: What It Means For You

Tonight, the Alaska and Hawaiian merger will reach another major milestone—the integration of both airlines into a single passenger service computer system (PSS). While this change will affect Flight Attendants less than other groups—like Customer Service Agents and airport staff—there are still important updates you should know. Block2Block App and Onboard Service Pre-merger Hawaiian Flight […]

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