In This Edition

• AFA Alaska Statement on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282
• AFA Alaska Statement on Alaska Airlines Decision To Temporarily Ground 737-9 MAX Fleet
• Alaska Flight 1282 and MAX 9 Aircraft FAA Action Update
• Our Strike Vote Is Open—Vote Now!
• Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

AFA Alaska Statement on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282

Originally posted January 5, 2024

Our Union is taking immediate action and providing support to the Flight Attendants on board Alaska Flight 1282 at PDX. Flight Attendants described the decompression as explosive, and one Flight Attendant sustained minor injuries. The situation could have turned catastrophic without the exceptional skills and professionalism of the working Flight Attendants and pilots. We commend the entire crew for their outstanding work under such trying circumstances.

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AFA Alaska Statement on Alaska Airlines Decision To Temporarily Ground 737-9 MAX Fleet

Originally posted January 6, 2024

Alaska Airlines has announced the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft fleet after the recent incident on Alaska Flight 1282. Our Union strongly believes this decision is a prudent and necessary step toward ensuring the utmost safety of all crewmembers and passengers. We will closely monitor the maintenance and safety inspection process by management to ensure that aircraft are not returned to service until they are deemed safe for all.

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Alaska Flight 1282 and MAX 9 Aircraft FAA Action Update

Originally posted January 6, 2024

The Flight Attendants and Pilots of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are true heroes who displayed quick thinking and bravery during an explosive decompression incident that occurred during takeoff from PDX last night. Thanks to their exceptional skills, all passengers and crew were able to reach the ground safely. We proudly commend the entire crew for their outstanding performance, and our union fully supports them. Our Master Executive Council (MEC) and other AFA Representatives were privileged to sit in on a debrief today with these brave Flight Attendants.

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Our Strike Vote Is Open—Vote Now!

Originally posted January 8, 2024

It’s time to make our voices heard! Our strike vote is officially open, and we need everyone to participate to send management a powerful message that we’re not backing down. The voting process is simple and secure – use the activation code sent to you in the mail to cast your electronic secret ballot. If you have questions about voting eligibility, need a replacement activation code, or require technical assistance, keep reading for all the information you need to make your vote count!

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Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows

Originally posted January 9, 2024

Get ready to gain valuable insights into the contract negotiations process and learn about CHAOS™! All Members in Good Standing are invited to join our Negotiating Committee for a Strike Vote Virtual Roadshow. This is a unique opportunity to have your questions answered with confidence and receive information about our strike vote directly from the source.

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Bidding Reminder – Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action on Tuesday, February 13

Make sure to bid for February 13th!

Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the standards for our career. No matter the uniform we wear, our fight is the same. Join us on February 13 for picketing at over 30 airports worldwide. Stand in solidarity with us to demand that airline management stop the stall tactics and negotiate the contracts we are due.

History Repeating

It has been 30 years since Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants last voted to authorize a strike. Now, our negotiations have hit a critical stage once again. With one voice, we will tell management: Pay us or CHAOS™!

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Vote Online

A small number of Flight Attendants informed us they had difficulty voting over the phone. We promptly addressed these concerns with AFA International. Although we believe the issue is resolved, we recommend you submit your vote online. Please vote FOR the Strike Authorization!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/

Strike Vote Week 1 Recap

Flight Attendants around the system have already voted FOR the Strike Authorization! Voting began on Monday, January 8 and closes Tuesday, February 13. Make sure to join your flying partners and VOTE. We will send a message with one unified voice – we are ready for the contract we deserve! Pay us or CHAOS™!

Tag #AFAAlaska with your strike vote photo!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, January 16	Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows (9 AM and 1 PM PT)
Thursday, January 18	Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Saturday, January 20	Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows (9 AM and 1 PM PT)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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In This Edition

• Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – Tuesday, February 13
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – Tuesday, February 13

Originally posted January 3, 2024

Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the standards for our career. More than two-thirds of the U.S. Flight Attendants are in contract negotiations right now, including red-hot contract fights at Alaska, Air Wisconsin, United, Omni, American, Southwest, Frontier, PSA, Mesa and more. 

Plan to bid the day off and join us on Tuesday, February 13, at more than 30 airports for a worldwide day of action and picketing event. It’s our turn.

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Ballots Are In The Mail

Ballots were mailed today in preparation for our Strike Vote, which begins Monday, January 8 at 9 AM PT. Our MEC and Negotiating Committee urge you to vote FOR the Strike Authorization and send a unified message to management. Pay us or CHAOS™!

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Unpaid

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants show up for a lot of unpaid work – it’s time to change that! Alaska management exploits our labor with an outdated pay structure. We deserve compensation for every minute of work. Pay us or CHAOS™!

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, January 8	Strike Vote Opens @ 9 AM PT
Tuesday, January 9 – Wednesday, January 10	Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, January 11	Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Thursday, January 11	Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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In This Edition

• Getting Ready For Our Strike Vote: Everything You Need To Know
• Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – December 2023
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Getting Ready For Our Strike Vote: Everything You Need To Know

Originally posted December 26, 2023

Our strike vote is coming up, and it’s important to review the voting eligibility requirements and confirm your address to ensure you can cast your ballot. To be eligible to vote, you must be an Active Member in Good Standing. Voting documents will be mailed on January 3 to your home address on file with the company in PeopleSoft.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – December 2023

Originally posted December 28, 2023

Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, December 26 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to lineholder scheduling. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are experiencing with scheduling, pairings, and bidding. Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any lineholder scheduling-related issues.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Survival

Could you survive on $26,946 annually? This is only one of the reasons Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants are voting to authorize a strike. We are asking management, if they couldn’t live on these wages, why do they expect their hard-working Flight Attendants to do so?   

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Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, January 3	Strike Vote Voting Credentials Mailed
Thursday, January 4	Quarterly Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting

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In This Edition

• Issues with Crew Access: December 16, 2023
• Join The Virtual Picket Line on December 19!
• Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023
• AFA Alaska MEC Authorizes Strike Vote
• Standing Strong Together: Our Solidarity In Action
• SAVE THE DATE: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Issues with Crew Access: December 16, 2023

Originally posted December 16, 2023

Hotel reservation details are not populating in pairings. The “Drop” (to Open Time) drop-down was reported by a few (but not all) Flight Attendants as not visible prior to Open Time opening. Drops to Open Time were not functioning for January 24-30, 2024, for all domiciles except Seattle until just before 2 PM PT.

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Join The Virtual Picket Line on December 19!

Originally posted December 17, 2023

If you’re scheduled to work on December 19 or won’t be able to make it to a picketing event in person, you can still participate in our Day of Solidarity. Help turn up the heat on social media and take part in our virtual picket! 

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Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023

Originally posted December 18, 2023

Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, December 14, 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 that had been 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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AFA Alaska MEC Authorizes Strike Vote

Originally posted December 19, 2023

For over a year, we have fought at the bargaining table for a contract that recognizes our value as Flight Attendants at Alaska Airlines. It’s time to take the next step in our fight for a new contract. That step is a strike authorization vote. Management’s actions have made it abundantly clear that they have the money. It’s time to Pay Us or CHAOS™.

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Standing Strong Together: Our Solidarity In Action

Originally posted December 20, 2023

Yesterday, we sent a bold message to Alaska Airlines management. Thousands of us came together, louder and stronger than ever, to demand a contract that truly values our hard work and sacrifices. We are done being undervalued and underappreciated. We stand united and will do whatever it takes to get a contract with the pay and work rule improvements we have earned. Management cannot ignore our demands any longer. They are feeling the pressure, and we’ve made it crystal clear that we won’t back down.

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SAVE THE DATE: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action

Originally posted December 21, 2023

Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the standards for our career. No matter the uniform we wear, our fight is the same. And in 2024, the world will see us fighting corporate greed together.

February 13. Save the Date.

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Meet the Alaska Don’t Care Bear

Meet the Alaska Don’t Care Bear, the new face of our AFA Membership Communications. The Alaska Don’t Care Bear is broke, tired, and hungry for an industry-leading contract! Join us at tomorrow’s systemwide Day of Solidarity picketing events and get your own Alaska Don’t Care Bear sticker!

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Alaska Don’t Care Bear Profile Pic 

Show Alaska management we stand united on social media! Upload the Alaska Don’t Care Bear circle as your profile photo. Alaska Don’t Care Bear expresses how we all feel: tired of being used and abused by management! Show you CARE Alaska! Contract Now!

Download now at contract2022.afaalaska.org/social

Day of Solidarity – Day of Event Information

Are you ready to picket? Let’s do this! 🪧📢💪

Today is our Day of Solidarity, and we’re ready to show management we’re not backing down. Join us for our informational picketing events in all six bases and Washington, DC. We’ve got you covered with all the details you need, including meeting points, times, and contact information. Swipe through to find out more, including information about the virtual picket and resources to participate.

If you have any questions or need more information, head to the Day of Solidarity event page on the negotiations website at https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/dec-19-solidarity. Let’s get out there and make our voices heard!

Base Recap – Day of Solidarity

Flight Attendants picketed in all six bases and Washington, D.C., today to show our solidarity and resolve! United States Representative Katie Porter joined us on the picket line in LAX to show her support. With our recently announced Strike Authorization Vote, it is more important than ever to speak with one voice – Pay us or CHAOS™. Alaska Airlines has the money – we won’t back down until we achieve the contract we have earned!

Recap for each location: ANC, SEA, PDX, SFO, LAX, SAN, DCA

Mobilization Volunteer Call To Action 

The Strike Authorization Vote is a major escalation in our negotiations process. Management refuses to open their eyes to the fact that WE ARE NOT BACKING DOWN. Now, more than ever, our Union needs YOU to become a Mobilization Volunteer. It’s all hands on deck. No amount of social media comments can compare to getting involved. Do your part today! Sign up now at https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/mobilization/volunteer/.

Fact Check: Boarding Pay

Every Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant knows our pay is calculated based on the distance we fly, not our time at work. That’s a fact management seems to have forgotten with their recent claim that they somehow pay us for boarding. Let’s set the record straight – Alaska Flight Attendants DO NOT receive boarding pay.

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Year in Review

Thanks for the reminder, Alaska Airlines management! We work so many unpaid hours, it’s painful to see them added up. These are only FIVE examples out of almost 7,000 hard-working Alaska Flight Attendants! We deserve pay for all our time at work!.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, December 26

Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting

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In This Edition

• Setting the Record Straight
• Get Ready for Our Day of Solidarity – Tuesday, December 19
• Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023
• Supplemental Negotiations Update – December 2023
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Setting the Record Straight

Originally posted December 11, 2023

AFA did not cancel the December mediation session. Our Negotiating Committee is meeting today and the rest of this week as originally scheduled. We’re counting on you to show up on December 19 for the picket. Management has given us 1.9 billion reasons to demonstrate!

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Get Ready for Our Day of Solidarity – Tuesday, December 19

Originally posted December 12, 2023

Don’t forget to RSVP for our Day of Solidarity informational picketing events next week on Tuesday, December 19. 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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Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023

Originally posted December 12, 2023

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, December 7, 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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Supplemental Negotiations Update – December 2023

Originally posted December 15, 2023

This week’s mediation session was canceled due to a personal tragedy of our assigned mediator. Our Negotiating Committee met internally, using the time to review progress and prepare for mediation in January. Although the negotiations landscape has changed in recent months, the Committee remains focused on essential contractual provisions. Get ready for some big news next week! A major announcement will be made next week on Tuesday, December 19, in conjunction with our Day of Solidarity informational picketing.

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1.9 Billion Reasons

Alaska Airlines management gave us 1.9 billion reasons this week to join the picket line on December 19! We will not be distracted from our goal of an industry-leading contract for our Flight Attendants.

RSVP now at https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/dec-19-picketing-ala

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Southwest Flight Attendant Ratification Re-Vote

We learned today that Southwest Flight Attendants will conduct a re-vote on their recent Tentative Agreement Ratification. TWU Local 556 was unable to certify the vote results due to several potential technical issues with their voting system, TrueBallot. Additionally, voter information was not secure – individuals were potentially able to identify names, emails, and vote records of members.

AFA does not use TrueBallot – we use EBallot. When you cast your vote in EBallot, your identifying information is separated from your vote. This is why your vote cannot be changed once cast. Members ineligible to vote (e.g., members not in good standing) will be unable to vote on EBallot. However, AFA members can still become eligible during the balloting period (e.g., by setting up a dues payment plan).

We hope this allays any fears of technical issues or unsecured voter information once we reach a ratification vote. After the final outcome of the ratification vote is known, we will communicate how the outcome relates and fits into our overall bargaining strategy. AFA has never had a similar issue using the EBallot vendor.

Shareable Day of Solidarity Graphic

It’s time to ensure your friends and family join you on the picket line! Share this graphic to your Instagram and Facebook story and spread the word about our December 19 Day of Solidarity.

United AFA Day of Action – December 14, 2023

Yesterday’s United AFA Day of Action informational picketing events witnessed an overwhelming display of solidarity and strength by United Airlines Flight Attendants. With holiday travelers taking to the skies, they showcased their immense power and demonstrated that they are ready to do “Whatever It Takes” to get the contract they have rightfully earned! United management can’t ignore the unity displayed by United Flight Attendants, labor allies, and supporters.

United Flight Attendants have rightfully earned contractual pay and work rule improvements, and it’s time for United management to deliver a contract that recognizes their value. Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants stood in proud solidarity with our United counterparts on the picket lines, and we will continue to stand together, as their fight is our fight! Our collective voice is strong, undeniably powerful, and demands to be heard by management across the industry!

Something Big is Coming

Be prepared for big news next week. Our Negotiating Committee is all set to make a major announcement on Tuesday, December 19, in conjunction with our Day of Solidarity informational picketing. This news is a game-changer and will significantly impact our ongoing negotiations for the contractual pay and work rule improvements we are fighting for.

Join our Day of Solidarity events on December 19 and be among the first to know about the upcoming news. Our Negotiating Committee and your fellow Flight Attendants are counting on your support and participation to help amplify the impending announcement. You can find all the information about Tuesday’s picketing events, including the link to RSVP, on this page of the negotiations website.

Spread the word among your friends, family, and flying partners and encourage them to join you on the picket line. Now is the time to stand together to show management that we are a force to be reckoned with and will not back down until we get the contract we deserve!

Next Week’s Events

Monday, December 18 – Tuesday, December 19	AFA Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 19	Day of Solidarity Informational Picketing
Thursday, December 21	Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Thursday, December 21	Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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