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AFA Alaska News in Review – March 7, 2025

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Alaska & Hawaiian Master Executive Councils Become One Today

Originally posted March 1, 2025

Today marks the official merger of the Master Executive Councils (MECs) of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Our combined MEC consists of eight Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents—two from pre-merger Hawaiian and six from pre-merger Alaska—along with our newly elected joint MEC Officers, who begin their terms today. Together, our joint MEC will now be able to speak with one voice on behalf of all Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants, strengthening our voice with management, the public, and other stakeholders.

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Time To Swap Out Your Red AFA Pin & Lanyard!

Originally posted March 4, 2025

Contract negotiations at Alaska are complete, and mobilization activities for Contract 2022 have ended—thank you to everyone for your support! We are transitioning back to the classic white AFA pin, so please swap your red AFA pin and lanyard accordingly. For new pins, contact your Local Council, and for compliant lanyards, see a base supervisor.

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Negotiations Support Representative Interviews

Originally posted March 6, 2025

The Negotiations Support Representative plays a vital role in assisting the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). Key responsibilities include serving as the primary note-taker during negotiation sessions, developing and managing a communication plan, creating engaging informational content for Members, coordinating social media activities, and gathering and reviewing Member feedback. This position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with various digital tools, and effective communication abilities. The Representative works closely with different AFA committees and others to support the collective bargaining process.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, March 10Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Thursday, March 13Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Thursday, March 13Alternate Dispute Resolution (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 – February 28, 2025

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Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2025

Originally posted February 24, 2025

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on February 13, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms. The Committee met with management to discuss uniform issues reported by Flight Attendants, including quality, wearability, and availability. If you encounter issues with uniform quality or construction, please report them to Unisync as soon as possible and include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson to help track any trends.

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Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2025

Originally posted February 25, 2025

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on February 20 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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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – February 2025

Originally posted February 27, 2025

On February 25, 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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Tentative Agreement Ratified

Originally posted February 28, 2025

Flight Attendants have spoken with their vote and the 2025 Tentative Agreement (TA2) has been ratified. It is the new Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Contract. The ratification vote closed at 12 PM PT today with 90.8% of eligible voters participating. Thank you for being engaged. Exercising your vote is using your voice. With a 90.8% participation rate, our collective voice is clear. Results: 5620 voted FOR the agreement, for a total of 95%, 315 voted AGAINST the agreement, for a total of 5%.

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TA2 Vote Updates

Find all TA2 information including the full text, provision change videos and graphics, the roadshow and Q&A recordings, and voting information at contract2022.afaalaska.org/ta2. 

Monday, February 24 –75.8% 
Tuesday, February 25 – 79.7% 
Wednesday, February 26 – 82.6%
Thursday, February 27 – 85.4%

Voting closed on February 28 at 12 PM PT.

Next Week’s Events

Monday, March 3Regular MEC Meeting
Monday, March 3 – Tuesday, March 4Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Negotiations Training
Thursday, March 6Council 35 (SFO) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, March 6Scheduling 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!

AFA Alaska News in Review – February 21, 2025

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TA2 Voting: How to Request a Replacement Activation Code

Originally posted February 18, 2025

Voting on TA2 has been open for one week, and there is just over one week to go before the vote officially closes! Have you voted yet? If you have still not received your ballot, request a new activation code by clicking here.

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TA2 Vote Updates

Find all TA2 information including the full text, provision change videos and graphics, the roadshow and Q&A recordings, and voting information at contract2022.afaalaska.org/ta2. 

Tuesday, February 18 – 52.5% 
Wednesday, February 19 – 60%
Thursday, February 20 – 64.4%
Friday, February 21 – 68.4%

Voting closes on February 28 at Noon PT.

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, February 25Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 27Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Friday, February 28TA2 Voting Closes @ 12 PM PT

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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AFA Alaska News in Review – February 14, 2025

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TA2 Voting is Now Open

Originally posted February 11, 2025

Your ballot has been mailed to your home address on file with the company in Peoplesoft. Replacement codes will be available through Membership Services starting Tuesday, February 18. Although the paper ballots state that polls close on February 28 at 12 PM ET (9 AM PT), voting will end at 12 PM PT (3 PM ET) to remain consistent with the closing time of previous ballots.

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – February 2025

Originally posted February 13, 2025

On February 10, 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 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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TA2 Vote Update

Originally posted February 14, 2025

As of today, 32% of eligible Alaska Flight Attendants have voted on TA2.

Find all TA2 information including the full text, provision change videos and graphics, the roadshow and Q&A recordings, and voting information at contract2022.afaalaska.org/ta2. 

The vote closes on February 28 at Noon PT.

Next Week’s Events

Thursday, February 20Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting

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 – February 7, 2025

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Celebrating Black History Month

Originally posted February 1, 2025

February 1 is the beginning of Black History Month in the United States. This tradition was initiated by a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, in 1925. He introduced a week-long event to raise awareness about the contributions made by Black individuals. Discover resources to learn more about Black History Month, celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, and find events to participate in by using the links below. Wear your Black History Month AFA Pin this month and join the celebration. Contact your Local Council if you need a pin.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – January 2025

Originally posted February 3, 2025

On January 28, 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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TA2 Virtual Q&A Recordings

Originally posted February 5, 2025

The first two of our Virtual Q&A Recordings have been posted: February 1 Virtual Q&A, February 3 Virtual Q&A. Additionally, all other TA2 resources can be found on the contract website TA2 resources page.

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TA2 Resource Recap

Originally posted February 7, 2025

Our final TA2 Virtual Q&A is today (Friday, February 7) at 3 PM PT. Please register in advance to attend. We have published multiple resources on the contract website over the past several weeks. Additionally, the Industry Comparison has been updated with TA2 information, and all TA1 Documents remain available for reference.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, February 10Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 11TA2 Voting Opens
Tuesday, February 11 – Wednesday, February 12Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, February 13Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 13Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Thursday, February 13Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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!

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, June 4, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Kanako Yamada (LAX), Adrian Alcantara (SAN), and MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 15 – June 2026

The JNC has been actively negotiating key sections of the contract, focusing on vacation, sick leave, and temporary duty assignments. A tentative agreement was reached on Section 37 (Temporary Duty Assignments), ensuring financial protections and fair treatment for Flight Attendants during temporary assignments. These ongoing discussions demonstrate a commitment to integrating the best benefits from both Alaska and Hawaiian CBAs for all members.

Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

Every June, we come together to honor LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the remarkable resilience, diversity, and achievements of the LGBTQ community. Pride Month began as a tribute to the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan in 1969, a pivotal moment that ignited the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The inaugural Pride March, […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

On Wednesday, May 20, our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) representatives met virtually to discuss ongoing safety concerns, operational challenges, policy updates, and workplace improvements impacting Flight Attendants across the operation. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin Lackey (PDX), Bradley Young (SFO), Bryce Sarmiento (LAX pmAS), […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, May 26, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

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