In This Edition
- Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
- MEC Officer Election Results
- November 2022 MEC Meeting Recap
- Next Week’s Events
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Originally posted November 1, 2022
November 1st marks the first day of Native American Heritage Month in the United States. This tradition dates back to the early 20th century when proclamations were adopted by various organizations and state governments celebrating American Indian Day. Read more about Native American Heritage Month, learn about the accomplishments of Native Americans, and find out about events that you can take part in using the resource links below. Join the celebration by wearing a Native American Heritage Month AFA Pin during the month. If you need a pin, check with your Local Council for more information.
MEC Officer Election Results
Originally posted November 2, 2022
As the term of office for the current MEC Officers will end on December 31, 2022, our Master Executive Council (MEC) conducted elections this week for the upcoming MEC Officer term. In accordance with the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, each of the six Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents is afforded one vote for each officer position. The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Master Executive Council (MEC) Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants:
MEC President: Jeffrey Peterson
MEC Vice President: Brian Palmer
MEC Secretary-Treasurer: Linda Christou
These officers will serve a term of office starting on January 1, 2023 and concluding on December 31, 2025. More information about the duties and responsibilities of each officer position can be found in the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws and the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual
Our Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulates the newly elected officers and we sincerely thank all those who stepped forward to run in the election.
November 2022 MEC Meeting Recap
Originally posted November 3, 2022
Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Tuesday, November 1 and Wednesday, November 2 to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. As part of the meeting, the MEC met with members of inflight, crew planning, and payroll management to discuss issues and concerns that are facing our work group and need to be addressed. The MEC also conducted MEC Officer elections for the term scheduled to begin on January 1, 2023.
Next Week’s Events
Monday, November 7 – Wednesday, November 9 | Contract Negotiations |
Tuesday, November 8 | SEA Base Safety Meeting |
Thursday, November 10 | Council 18 (LAX) Local Council Meeting |
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