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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 10, 2024

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Save the Date: June 13 Day of Action Bidding Reminder

Originally posted May 9, 2024

Kick off a summer of solidarity! On Thursday, June 13, AFA and APFA Flight Attendants and allies will join together in our second Worldwide informational picket. The RSVP will be published soon, for now, remember to keep your schedule clear!

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Financial Security Survey Results

Originally posted May 9, 2024

New survey shows Alaska Flight Attendants experience significant financial insecurity and stress without new contract. “By dragging out contract negotiations, management is harming Flight Attendants. Enough delay. We demand a fair contract now. The time has come for management to reach an agreement or face CHAOS™.” AFA  Alaska President Jeffrey Peterson.

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Financial Security Survey Results

Originally posted May 9, 2024

Originally posted May 9, 2024

Next Week’s Events

Monday, May 13Council 35 (SFO) Local Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 14 – Thursday May 16Contract Negotiations (Mediation)
Tuesday, May 14Council 15 (SAN) Local Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 15Council 30 (ANC) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, May 16Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting

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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 3, 2024

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Alaska & Hawaiian MECs Meeting

Originally posted May 1, 2024

On April 26, our AFA International President convened a virtual meeting with the Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils (MECs). The group met to review progress on the demands set by the MECs’ previous unanimously adopted resolution. While there has been progress, the first demand — an industry-leading AFA Alaska contract — has not been met. The group passed a resolution extending the deadline for determining our support, opposition, or neutrality to the merger. The Alaska and Hawaiian MECs will reconvene the week of May 20th to evaluate conditions and review management’s action/inaction to review our position.

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Originally posted May 1, 2024

May 1st marks the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States.  This tradition dates back to 1978 when Congress passed a resolution to commemorate the first Asian/Pacific American Heritage week the following year. Read more about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the accomplishments of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and find out about events that you can take part in using the resource links below. Join the celebration by wearing an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month AFA Pin during the month of May.  If you need a pin, check with your Local Council for more information.

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Solidarity Summer: Worldwide Day of Action, June 13, 2024

Originally posted May 3, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2024

AFA and APFA Flight Attendants are standing together against corporate greed on June 13 for a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action. Flight Attendants across airlines are fed up and unified in the fight to secure the contracts we deserve! Save the date to turn up the heat and finish the job!

Mark your calendars for June 13!

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Additional Negotiations Dates

Our Negotiating Committee is committed to reaching a Tentative Agreement as soon as possible. We were able to secure additional negotiation sessions with management in the coming months. Although the mediator will not be present, we hope to continue making progress toward the contract we have earned. Currently, we have added sessions and preparation work in May, June, July, and August.

Next Week’s Events

Monday, May 6Quarterly Human Rights Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 9Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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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 26, 2024

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System Board of Adjustment Interviews – June 2024

Originally posted April 22, 2024

Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the AFA System Board of Adjustment. Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise under the terms of the Agreement between Alaska Airlines and its Flight Attendants.

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MEC Employee Assistance Program/Professional Standards Committee Vice Chairperson Interviews – June 2024

Originally posted April 22, 2024

Our MEC thanks Elizabeth Dillon for the significant role she played in supporting Flight Attendants through her service as MEC EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson. MEC Committee Vice Chairperson Lisa Haugen will succeed Elizabeth as the new MEC Committee Chairperson, with the Vice Chairperson position becoming vacant. Interviews for a new Vice Chairperson will be conducted at the June Regular MEC Meeting.

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AFA Presents Our Case To The National Mediation Board

Originally posted April 24, 2024

AFA Representatives met with the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, DC, to discuss Alaska Flight Attendant negotiations. The meeting aimed to present our concerns, emphasizing the need for significant improvements to bring Alaska Flight Attendants up to par with the industry. AFA proposed additional negotiation dates directly with management due to the federal mediator’s limited availability, aiming to expedite progress toward an agreement.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2024

Originally posted April 25, 2024

On April 23, 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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New Industry Comparison Resource

Originally posted April 26, 2024

We have published a new resource on the Contract 2022 website. This page contains comparisons of publicly available contracts for airlines based in the United States. The information is up to date with our recent Comprehensive Proposal, as well as the recently ratified Southwest Flight Attendant Agreement and the recently announced 5% raise for Delta Flight Attendants. We hope you find this resource useful as we continue with negotiations and mediation.

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Settle For Nothing Less

After nearly two years at the negotiating table, and billions of dollar spent elsewhere, Alaska management maintains that an industry leading contract for their Flight Attendants is too expensive. We have one thing to say to that: PAY US OR CHAOS.

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Congratulations Southwest Flight Attendants!

Congratulations to the Members of TWU Local 556 on the ratification of their new Collective Bargaining Agreement with Southwest Airlines. Your success reminds us of the power we hold when we stand together. We look forward to seeing the positive changes this contract will bring to your Members and our industry. Here’s to the continued success of our collective fight against corporate greed!

Gaslighting

Tell us you think we’re not paying attention without telling us you think we’re not paying attention. 

We see Alaska Airlines management spending billions of dollars and then they tell us we’re asking too much. Pay attention to this, management: #PayUsOrCHAOS

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, April 29Council 39 (PDX) Local Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 1Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, May 2SFO Base Safety Meeting
Thursday, May 2Scheduling 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 – April 19, 2024

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After Relentless AFA Advocacy, Alaska Management Finally Takes Initial Step To Protect Against Injuries From Dangerous Coffee Makers

Originally posted April 18, 2024

Alaska Airlines management has directed that older-style B/E Aerospace coffee makers must not be used without a Brew Shield. The action follows months of advocacy by the AFA ASHSC, Inflight Service Committee, and MEC, highlighting ongoing injuries to Flight Attendants from the coffee makers. Our Committees and MEC continue to call for a complete suspension of the older coffee makers until the issue is fully resolved to ensure the safety of both crewmembers and passengers.

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Mediation Session 3

Originally posted April 18, 2024

This week was our third Mediation session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. We presented a comprehensive proposal that would significantly elevate pay for Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants and bring us in line with industry standard for RIGs/MPRs. We encourage management to come to the table ready to reach a deal soon. We are ready for a contract NOW.

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April Mediation Agenda

Our Negotiating Committee is meeting today to prepare for mediation beginning tomorrow. Even though there was no mediation session in March, they used that time to discuss several sections that will be presented to management and the mediator during the April session. 

Every last detail of these sections affects our quality of life. We are standing strong in solidarity to fight for the contract we have earned!

C-Suite Bonuses

While Alaska Flight Attendants continue to struggle with severely outdated pay rates, Alaska C-Suite officers took their huge pieces of the pie. AFA led the fight for the airline’s Payment Protection Program approval during COVID. Don’t forget where those BILLIONS came from!

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Mediation Session 3 Update

Our AFA Alaska Negotiating Committee presented a full comprehensive proposal to management during Mediation Session 3. This infographic focuses on proposed changes to Section 21: Compensation and additional economic components within the contract. Our proposals will only increase as additional airlines reach and ratify new contracts.

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Infographics for Section 21 >

Infographics for Economics >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 23Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 25SEA Base Safety Meeting
Thursday, April 25Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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 12, 2024

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The 2024 Flight Attendant Financial Security Survey is Now Closed

Originally posted April 9, 2024

59.1% of Alaska Flight Attendants participated in the survey to help shed light on how painful it is trying to live with our outdated pay rates. The data compiled will be brought to the bargaining table during the next mediation session, taking place April 16-18. Management cannot continue to ignore the fact that our Flight Attendants are struggling to pay for normal life necessities due to their inaction at the table.

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April 2024 MEC Meeting Recap

Originally posted April 11, 2024

The April 2024 Regular MEC Meeting was held this week on Wednesday, April 10. Our MEC met with management to receive updates and review concerns, including DOT drug testing procedures, lack of meetings with the AFA Benefits Committee, coffee maker safety, and staffing adjustment leave administration. Our Negotiating Committee will return to the bargaining table next week in a scheduled mediation session, focusing on data from the Flight Attendant Financial Security Survey.

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Flight Attendant Financial Security Survey: 24 Hours Left to Participate

Note: this post was originally published on Monday, April 8. The survey closed on Tuesday, April 9 at 12 PM PT and is no longer accepting additional responses.

The Flight Attendant Financial Security Survey closes tomorrow at Noon PT. If you have not yet taken it, please do so now so our Negotiating Committee can show the hard facts of our outdated pay rates to the mediator!

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 16 – Thursday, April 18Contract Negotiations (Mediation)
Thursday, April 18SAN Base Safety Meeting

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!

Refreshed Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) Distribution

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Management has recently informed our Master Executive Council (MEC) that they are distributing new Inflight Mobile Devices (IMDs) to Flight Attendants with devices nearing the end of their lifecycle. The specific schedule for this distribution will be communicated by management separately. Flight Attendants with the oldest devices […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, September 23, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Airlines Corporate Headquarters to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), […]

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the first group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025

On Thursday, September 18, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing efforts to represent our Flight Attendants and advocate for improvements in our workplace. Although our Inflight Service Committee has now merged, meetings with management continue to focus primarily on the Alaska or Hawaiian brands individually. This particular meeting was centered […]

Vacation Survey Closing Soon

There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the crucial vacation survey that will help shape future provisions—your insights are essential for advocating the best outcomes for all Flight Attendants. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Wednesday, September 24 at 12 PM PT.

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