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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)

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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

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AFA Alaska News in Review – April 4, 2025

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State Sick Bank Implementation

Originally posted April 1, 2025

The new state sick bank will be implemented May 1, 2025. Your CBA bank will be the default bank for sick calls unless otherwise stated when calling Crew Scheduling. The Sick Leave and Attendance video and Sick Leave Usage Flow Chart resources are available.

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Upcoming 2025 AFA Board of Directors Meeting

Originally posted April 2, 2025

Members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) and other AFA Representatives will attend the AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting this weekend. Your LEC President will represent you at the BOD Meeting, voting on approval of the AFA International budget on your behalf. If you have any questions about the BOD Meeting or the proposed budget, please contact your LEC President.

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Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2025

Originally posted April 4, 2025

Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, March 25, 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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Next Week’s Events

Saturday, April 5AFA Board of Directors Meeting

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AFA Alaska News in Review – March 28, 2025

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2025

Originally posted March 28, 2025

On March 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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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 1 – Wednesday, April 2Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, April 3Quarterly Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting (pmAS)
Thursday, April 3Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting
Friday, April 4Council 30 (ANC) Local Council Meeting
Friday, April 4Council 39 (PDX) Local Council Meeting
Friday, April 4Council 47 (LAX) Local Council Meeting
Friday, April 4AFA Executive Board Meeting

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AFA Alaska News in Review – March 21, 2025

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Upcoming AFA Alaska Phone and Email Outages

Originally posted March 18, 2025

We’re working to combine some communication systems with AFA Hawaiian this week, which will result in some disruptions. Starting March 18 at 5 PM PT, AFA Alaska phone lines will be offline until early next week. Email systems will also be unavailable from March 21 at 5 PM PT until March 24. During this time, use alternative contact methods like direct phone numbers from the AFA Alaska website for LEC Officers and Committees.

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Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2025 

Originally posted March 19, 2025

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, March 13, 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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Joint Contract Negotiations Begin

Originally posted March 21, 2025

Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) has started negotiations for the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) that will cover both Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants. Initial discussions focused on less controversial sections, with tentative agreements reached on several areas. To make sure everyone’s voice is heard, we’ll be sending out surveys to gather Member feedback on targeted issues as the process moves along.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, March 24Council 15 (SAN) and Council 18 (LAX) Local Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 25Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Thursday, March 27Council 43 (HNL) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, March 27Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

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Why Vote?

As we continue our Government Affairs Focus Month, our attention turns to civic engagement and the critical role voting plays in shaping our day-to-day work environment. While many of us associate workplace protections primarily with contract negotiations, the laws and regulations that govern our aviation career extend far beyond the bargaining table. Watch: Why Vote? […]

Reminder: Don’t Miss Next Week’s MEC Town Hall!

Mark your calendar: Wednesday, September 23, is almost here! There’s still time to register for our Alaska + Hawaiian Town Hall and hear directly from your MEC Officers: MEC President Tim Green, MEC Vice President Brice McGee, and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ikioka. Join us for the latest updates and get answers to your questions. The […]

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, September 3, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Attending on your behalf were Ella Embree (ANC), Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Rebecca Garcia (SAN). MEC […]

MEC Statement Regarding Management’s New California Timekeeping Policy

Management announced a major policy shift last night that, starting October 1, 2026, California-based pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants in SFO, LAX, and SAN will be required to take an additional and redundant step to record their time worked by punching in and out using a timekeeping system. According to management, this new procedure applies to […]

Celebrating Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month

Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States observes Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the remarkable contributions, history, and cultures of Hispanic-Latinx Americans. This celebration began as Hispanic Heritage Week, established in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson to recognize the impact and influence of Hispanic-Latinx communities across the […]

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