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AFA Alaska News in Review – October 11, 2024

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TA2 Proposal Update

Originally posted October 10, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee has spent the last several weeks analyzing the results of the TA2 Survey and developing a TA2 Proposal to present to the Master Executive Council (MEC). A Special MEC Meeting is scheduled next week for the Negotiating Committee to present the TA2 Proposal to the MEC for approval and/or amendment.

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Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, October 16Special MEC Meeting
Thursday, October 17Council 39 (PDX) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, October 17LAX Base Safety Meeting

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AFA Alaska News in Review – October 4, 2024

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2024

Originally posted October 4, 2024

On September 24, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants’ interests related to lineholder scheduling. The Committee met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems Flight Attendants face with scheduling, pairings, and bidding. Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to assist with any lineholder scheduling-related issues. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help!

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, October 7Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 9Master Executive Council (MEC) Meeting
Thursday, October 10Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – September 27, 2024

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 23, 2024

On September 12, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to protect and improve the quality of hotel accommodations and ground transportation providers for Flight Attendants. The Committee met with management and representatives from the company’s crew accommodations vendor to discuss current trends and concerns regarding layover hotels and transportation. If you encounter problems or have positive feedback about hotels or transportation, please report it through the feedback function in the MyCrewCare app. Your feedback is crucial as it provides the Committee with essential data to support keeping high-quality hotels and push for change when conditions are unacceptable.

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Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 24, 2024

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, August 7th to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability. If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

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Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 25, 2024

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, September 12, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants. The Committee also met with management to review specific concerns that Flight Attendants brought forward. Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, clarify contractual language, or help resolve reserve-related issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 26, 2024

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on September 17 to represent Flight Attendants’ interests related to catering and onboard service/sales. The Committee met with management to discuss and receive updates on issues and problems faced by Flight Attendants onboard. The Committee continues to work with management to address catering concerns and improve processes in the future. Please report catering issues through Block2Block and safety-related issues through ReportIt!

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Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 27, 2024

On September 10, 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

Thursday, October 3Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – September 20, 2024

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Originally posted September 15, 2024

September 15 marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. This tradition dates back to 1968 when legislation was signed into law first recognizing Hispanic Heritage Week. Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month, learn about the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans, and learn about events you can participate in using the resource links below. Join the celebration by wearing a Hispanic Heritage Month AFA Pin. Check with your Local Council if you need a pin.

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Joint Negotiating Committee and Seniority Merger Integration Committee Interviews

Originally posted September 19, 2024

Tuesday’s announcement of the final regulatory approval and subsequent financial closing of the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines mark important milestones. As per Section X [Merger Policy and Related Employee Protective Provisions] of the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws (C&B), the AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) will now begin the process of electing Members in good standing to serve on the Seniority Merger Integration Committee and Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). More details about these positions and how to express interest are provided at the link below.

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September 2024 MEC Meeting Recap

Originally posted September 20, 2024

Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Monday, September 16, and Tuesday, September 17, to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. The MEC also met with executive management and a group of union leaders from other company workgroups to receive updates and discuss concerns affecting employees company-wide. The next Regular MEC Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, September 24Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 26Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – September 13, 2024

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Honoring Your Feelings On The Anniversary Of 9/11: A Message For Flight Attendants

Originally posted September 10, 2024

For Flight Attendants, the anniversary of September 11th holds deep emotional significance. Whether you were flying that day, knew someone personally affected, or joined the profession afterward, the weight of that tragic day is often felt across the industry. The emotions that surface on this anniversary can vary widely—ranging from grief and sadness to pride and resilience. It’s essential to acknowledge these feelings and find ways to honor them.

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We Will Never Forget – September 11, 2001

Originally posted September 11, 2024

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Changes To Our Negotiating Committee

Originally posted September 12, 2024

Over the last few weeks, our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) has received valuable feedback from Members sharing their concerns about the failed Tentative Agreement (TA). A common question was whether any or all members of our current Negotiating Committee would be replaced. 

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, September 16 – Tuesday, September 17Regular MEC Meeting
Tuesday, September 17Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting

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Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #3 Roadshow Recording

The Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA) Presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the agreement with updates to the extended bidding timeline. The Question and Answer Post has also been updated to ensure that the latest information and additional inquiries are addressed.

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the position of MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidate has […]

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – January 2026

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee has reached an agreement with management, confirming the “Rescinding the Award” provision and extending the bid timeline by one week to Monday, January 19 at 2359 HT. As of January 7, a total of 189 Hawaiian Flight Attendants have submitted bids for the new SEA Domicile, primarily from HNL and LAX. Discussions about the moving day process are ongoing, with further updates expected before the revised bid deadline.

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