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        AFA Alaska News in Review – June 14, 2024

        June 14, 2024 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Negotiation Session 22
        • Our Day Of Action Sends A Clear Message To Management: We Won’t Wait!
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        • Next Week’s Events

        Negotiation Session 22

        Originally posted June 13, 2024

        Next week, we take our fight to Washington, DC! Our Negotiating Committee will fly to Washington, DC for our 5th mediation session. Typically, when negotiations get to final stages, the NMB will want to meet with the parties before progressing to any next steps under the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Convening mediation in DC continues the process toward a tentative agreement Flight Attendants can ratify. We said, “We Won’t Wait,” and we mean it! Today, we are kicking off this Red Hot Solidarity Summer with the second Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action, to show we are more united than ever!

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        Our Day Of Action Sends A Clear Message To Management: We Won’t Wait!

        Originally posted June 14, 2024

        What a day yesterday was! We all came together yet again – thousands of Flight Attendants from across the industry showing strength and unity on an unprecedented scale. We made it crystal clear that we refuse to be undervalued any longer. Our voices were strong and unwavering, sending a powerful message to management across the industry that we are determined to secure the contracts and improvements we rightfully deserve.

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        Our Day of Action Is Tomorrow!

        Originally posted June 12, 2024 – for reference only

        Join us on the picket line tomorrow as Flight Attendants worldwide are standing strong against corporate greed. Together, 80,000 flight attendants are uniting in a historic fight against airline management to demand respect for aviation’s first responders.

        Flight Attendants cannot afford to wait any longer for these agreements and neither can the airlines. While airlines have boasted record passenger numbers and revenue, contract negotiations for Flight Attendants have been ongoing for years! Tell airline management, it’s time to get this done, NOW!


        June 13 Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – Day of Event Information

        Originally posted June 13, 2024 – for reference only

        Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants won’t wait for the contract we are due. And we’re taking our fight to the picket line to show management we’ll do whatever it takes! 🪧📢💪

        Today is our Day of Action, and Flight Attendants from across the industry are coming together for informational picketing events at over 30 airports worldwide. Dive into this post for all the important details, including meeting points, times, and contact information for Alaska bases. Swipe through to learn more about the virtual picket and grab resources to join in.

        Still have questions or need more info? Hop over to the Day of Action event page at https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/june-13-action/ to get all the answers you need. Let’s come together and make our voices heard – we’ve got this!


        June 13 Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action Recap

        Today was an incredible day of solidarity at SNA and over 30 airports worldwide! Flight Attendants, together with our families, friends, and allies, stood together to make history once again. We raised our voices against corporate greed and demanded the contracts we have rightfully earned. Our collective strength and unwavering unity sent a clear message to management: we won’t wait for what’s rightfully ours. We demonstrated the incredible force of our collective power and showed that we will do whatever it takes to secure our careers and our futures!

        See The Post From: ANC | LAX | ONT | PDX | SAN | SEA | SFO | SNA


        Next Week’s Events

        Monday, June 17 – Tuesday, June 18Regular MEC Meeting
        Tuesday, June 18 – Thursday, June 20Contract Negotiations (Mediation)

        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!

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        AFA Alaska News in Review – June 7, 2024

        June 7, 2024 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month
        • We Won’t Wait!
        • One Week To Go – Worldwide Day of Action, Thursday, June 13
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        • Next Week’s Events

        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

        Originally posted June 1, 2024

        June 1 marks the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States. The tradition recognizes the events of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in the LGBTQ rights movement. You can use the resource links below to explore more about LGBTQ Pride Month, delve into the history of the LGBTQ rights movement, and discover events you can take part in. Join the celebration by wearing an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin during June. Contact your Local Council for more information on obtaining a pin.

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        We Won’t Wait!

        Originally posted June 5, 2024

        We’ve started another summer flying season without a tentative agreement. Alaska Flight Attendants can’t afford to wait! And we won’t wait for the contract we are due.  

        Management has said, “we remain focused on closing existing gaps swiftly to reach an improved agreement you can begin working under as soon as possible.” It’s time to make good on this promise. 

        We’re ready to push forward over the next two weeks during our negotiations sessions to reach a tentative agreement that Alaska Flight Attendants can ratify. And if management won’t make the deal, we’re preparing for next steps under the Railway Labor Act. 

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        One Week To Go – Worldwide Day of Action, Thursday, June 13

        Originally posted June 6, 2024

        Don’t forget to RSVP for our Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action informational picketing events next week on Thursday, June 13. Encourage your family, friends, and other allies to join us on the picket line! As a reminder, Flight Attendants scheduled to work during the events must refrain from participating. If you’re not able to attend in person, you can join our virtual picket using the resources on the contract website.

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        We Won’t Wait!

        We’ve started another summer flying season without a tentative agreement. Alaska Flight Attendants can’t afford to wait! And we won’t wait for the contract we are due. We need your action to back up our Negotiating Committee and push management to get this done.

        Get out on the picket line next Thursday, June 13! RSVP here!

        Be sure to wear your Red AFA Pin and Contract Now lanyard on every flight. Call your Senators and ask them to sign on to the letter to the NMB for our right to strike. 

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        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, June 11 – Wednesday, June 12Contract Negotiations
        Thursday, June 13Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
        Thursday, June 13Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting
        Thursday, June 13Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

        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!

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        AFA Alaska News in Review – May 31, 2024

        May 31, 2024 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024
        • Negotiation Session 21
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        Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024

        Originally posted May 28, 2024

        Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on May 21 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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        Negotiation Session 21

        Originally posted May 31, 2024

        This week, we tentatively agreed to Section 10.R-S, which closes out the operational components for Reassignments and Pre-Cancellations. We also presented a comprehensive proposal to management. While the parties are closer together, there is more work to be done. Next month we have a mediation session scheduled, as well as an added negotiation session without the mediator.

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        Financial State

        Alaska Flight Attendants struggle, Alaska management boasts. How can management continue to tout their excellence while knowing 79% of the Financial Survey respondents face financial insecurity due to the airline’s pay rates? Or that 5% were homeless in the last year?? Make it make sense.

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        Where’s the CHAOS™?

        We have mediation and negotiation sessions scheduled through September at this time. If an impasse in negotiations is reached, our Negotiating Committee is fully prepared to request the release to strike from the National Mediation Board.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Thursday, June 6Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

        See the MEC Event Calendar >


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        AFA Alaska News in Review – May 24, 2024

        May 24, 2024 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2024
        • Maintaining the Status Quo
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        • Next Week’s Events

        Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024

        Originally posted May 20, 2024

        Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, May 2 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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        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2024

        Originally posted May 23, 2024

        On May 21, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work representing Flight Attendants’ interests in 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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        Maintaining the Status Quo

        Originally posted May 24, 2024

        Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), participating in “self-help” actions such as strikes or work slowdowns is only allowed after the National Mediation Board (NMB), at its sole discretion, releases the parties and a 30-day cooling-off period has passed. Engaging in or supporting these actions before the cooling-off period ends is against the law and could result in serious consequences for individual Flight Attendants, including disciplinary action or termination. It could also harm our Union’s negotiations and bargaining position. Both parties must maintain the “status quo” during negotiations, which means no changes to current pay, rules, or working conditions are allowed.

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        Financial Security Survey Results

        Originally posted May 18, 2024
        Originally posted May 19, 2024
        Originally posted May 20, 2024
        Originally posted May 21, 2024
        Originally posted May 22, 2024

        Your Tax Dollars at Work

        When Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants can’t make ends meet, they qualify for government assistance. At the same time, Alaska management is boasting record profits and all-time high revenue. Management is fully aware that taxpayers are footing the bill for their employees’ survival!

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        Next Week’s Events

        Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 30Contract Negotiations

        See the MEC Event Calendar >


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        AFA Alaska News in Review – May 17, 2024

        May 17, 2024 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024
        • RSVP NOW! Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – June 13, 2024
        • Upcoming 2024 AFA Board of Directors Meeting
        • Mediation Session 4
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        • Next Week’s Events

        Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024

        Originally posted May 13, 2024

        Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Monday, May 6, to discuss their ongoing program of work to advance human rights within our workplace and community. The Committee also met with management to receive updates on what progress has been made on concerns previously brought forward and address new concerns that have come to light. If you have ideas, thoughts, or feedback for the committee, your Local Human Rights Committee Chairperson would love to hear from you!

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        RSVP NOW! Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – June 13, 2024

        Originally posted May 14, 2024

        Summer travel season is just around the corner, but corporate greed is already in full swing. We refuse to sit back and watch airline executives line their pockets with massive raises while ignoring the needs of hardworking Flight Attendants. That’s why we’re taking a stand on Thursday, June 13, with a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action. Make your voice heard and join us at one of the 30+ airports worldwide. It’s time to fight back!

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        Upcoming 2024 AFA Board of Directors Meeting

        Originally posted May 15, 2024

        Members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) and other AFA Representatives will attend the AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting next week. Your LEC President will represent you at the BOD Meeting, voting on approval of the AFA International budget and proposed amendments to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws on your behalf. If you have any questions about the BOD Meeting or any submitted agenda items, please contact your LEC President.

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        Mediation Session 4

        Originally posted May 17, 2024

        This week was our fourth Mediation session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. We made progress on Section 10.R-S Reassignments and Pre-Cancellations, and Section 8.Q. Contactability. Management also presented their response to our comprehensive proposal from last session. Moving forward, you will notice a change to our communication structure. The mediator directed both parties not to disclose specific details at this stage, which is not uncommon at this point in mediation. However, we can and will share general details of each session.

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        Financial Security Survey Results

        Originally posted May 11, 2024

        Originally posted May 12, 2024

        Originally posted May 13, 2024

        Originally posted May 14, 2024

        Originally posted May 15, 2024

        Originally posted May 16, 2024

        Originally posted May 17, 2024


        Next Week’s Events

        Monday, May 20 – Wednesday, May 23AFA Board of Directors Meeting
        Tuesday, May 21Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
        Tuesday, May 21Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting
        Wednesday, May 23Regular MEC Meeting
        Thursday, May 24Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

        See the MEC Event Calendar >


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