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AFA Alaska News in Review – October 18, 2024

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TA2 Proposal Update 2

Originally posted October 17, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee presented the TA2 Proposal to the Master Executive Council (MEC) on Wednesday, October 16. After discussion and collaboration with the MEC, the Negotiating Committee is working on a few minor adjustments/amendments. The finalized proposal will be presented to the MEC next week during their regularly scheduled meeting, and the MEC will vote on the proposal.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, October 22Special MEC Meeting
Tuesday, October 22SAN Base Safety Meeting
Wednesday, October 23SEA Base Safety Meeting
Thursday, October 24Council 30 (ANC) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, October 24Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – October 11, 2024

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TA2 Proposal Update

Originally posted October 10, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee has spent the last several weeks analyzing the results of the TA2 Survey and developing a TA2 Proposal to present to the Master Executive Council (MEC). A Special MEC Meeting is scheduled next week for the Negotiating Committee to present the TA2 Proposal to the MEC for approval and/or amendment.

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Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, October 16Special MEC Meeting
Thursday, October 17Council 39 (PDX) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, October 17LAX Base Safety Meeting

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AFA Alaska News in Review – October 4, 2024

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2024

Originally posted October 4, 2024

On September 24, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants’ interests related to 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

Monday, October 7Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 9Master Executive Council (MEC) Meeting
Thursday, October 10Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – September 27, 2024

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 23, 2024

On September 12, 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 and representatives from the company’s crew accommodations vendor 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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Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 24, 2024

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, August 7th to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability. If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

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Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 25, 2024

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, September 12, 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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Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 26, 2024

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on September 17 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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Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 27, 2024

On September 10, 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

Thursday, October 3Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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AFA Alaska News in Review – September 20, 2024

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Originally posted September 15, 2024

September 15 marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. This tradition dates back to 1968 when legislation was signed into law first recognizing Hispanic Heritage Week. Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month, learn about the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans, and learn about events you can participate in using the resource links below. Join the celebration by wearing a Hispanic Heritage Month AFA Pin. Check with your Local Council if you need a pin.

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Joint Negotiating Committee and Seniority Merger Integration Committee Interviews

Originally posted September 19, 2024

Tuesday’s announcement of the final regulatory approval and subsequent financial closing of the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines mark important milestones. As per Section X [Merger Policy and Related Employee Protective Provisions] of the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws (C&B), the AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) will now begin the process of electing Members in good standing to serve on the Seniority Merger Integration Committee and Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). More details about these positions and how to express interest are provided at the link below.

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September 2024 MEC Meeting Recap

Originally posted September 20, 2024

Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Monday, September 16, and Tuesday, September 17, to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. The MEC also met with executive management and a group of union leaders from other company workgroups to receive updates and discuss concerns affecting employees company-wide. The next Regular MEC Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, September 24Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 26Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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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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