In This Edition

• Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024
• AFA Alaska Statement On Recent Severe Turbulence Incidents
• Next Week’s Events

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024

Originally posted December 23, 2024

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, December 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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AFA Alaska Statement On Recent Severe Turbulence Incidents

Originally posted December 27, 2024

AFA Representatives have been informed that several flights experienced severe turbulence yesterday, resulting in injuries to some Flight Attendants. Since then, various AFA officers and committee members have been actively working with inflight management to ensure that all affected Flight Attendants receive the necessary care and that all contractual provisions are upheld.

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Next Week’s Events

Thursday, January 2

Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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• Reintroducing Our Mobilization Committee
• TA2 Mediation Session 2
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Reintroducing Our Mobilization Committee

Originally posted December 16, 2024

As our Negotiating Committee returns to the bargaining table this week, our Mobilization Chairs are getting ready to answer your questions if an agreement is reached with management. Continue reading to get reacquainted with your base Mobilization Chair. If you see them out on the line, be sure to say hello! In addition to your LEC President and the Negotiating Committee, your Mobilization Chairs are a great resource for answers to questions about the negotiations process.

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TA2 Mediation Session 2

Originally posted December 20, 2024

This week was our second TA2 Mediation Session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. Additional progress was made on several provisions this week. As the deadline of our condensed timeline approaches, the Committee recognizes the urgency of achieving an agreement. The next scheduled mediation session is January 7-9 – no further sessions were scheduled after January.ext

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Mobilization Chairperson Video Introductions

Watch introduction videos of our Mobilization Committee Chairpersons and put a face to the name! They are here to help answer your questions about negotiations:

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• LAX
• PDX
• SAN
• SEA
• SFO

Next Week’s Events

No events scheduled

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In This Edition

• Notice of Election for Officers of Joint Alaska-Hawaiian MEC
• Introduction to the Minimum Pay Rules Flow Chart
• Grievance Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2024
• The Importance of Reporting Hotel and Transportation Issues
• Next Week’s Events

Notice of Election for Officers of Joint Alaska-Hawaiian MEC

Originally posted December 9, 2024

Elections for the merged Master Executive Council (MEC) will be held on January 29, 2025, with the elected candidates taking office on March 1, 2025. LEC Presidents and MEC Officers from Alaska and Hawaii will meet in San Francisco for this election, where they will also discuss the merging of MEC policies, procedures, and Committee functions. Interested candidates should submit their Willingness to Serve forms and resumes by January 15, 2025.

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Introduction to the Minimum Pay Rules Flow Chart

Originally posted December 9, 2024

We’re introducing a valuable new resource from our Scheduling Committee! We’ve developed a visually engaging flow chart that breaks down the Minimum Pay Rules (MPRs) outlined in Section 21.D of our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This chart is your go-to tool for understanding the essential elements of your pay provisions, ensuring that every Flight Attendant knows exactly what they are entitled to under the contract.

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Grievance Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2024

Originally posted December 10, 2024

Our Grievance Committee protects all Flight Attendants from arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action and upholds our collective bargaining agreement. This update briefly summarizes the committee’s work over the past few quarters. Management has issued discipline lately for a variety of reasons. Read on for more information about why management is disciplining and terminating Flight Attendants. If you’ve faced a situation that you believe might be a contractual violation, please report the issue through the AFA Alaska Online Support Center. AFA Representatives review each report submitted and will follow up to help you determine options and a course of action.

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The Importance of Reporting Hotel and Transportation Issues

Originally posted December 12, 2024

Reporting hotel issues is one of the most important tools Flight Attendants have to ensure continued quality and address concerns effectively. When feedback is provided via the MyCrewCare app, the report is sent directly to those that can actually help, including the AFA Hotel Committee. By using the appropriate reporting channels, you’re helping resolve current issues and contributing to the long-term quality of accommodations. We also want to hear about positive experiences, so don’t forget to give a compliment when one is due.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, December 17 – Thursday, December 19	Contract Negotiations
Tuesday, December 17 – Wednesday, December 18	AFA Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 17	Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting

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• De-Stress Your Holidays
• Next Week’s Events

De-Stress Your Holidays

Originally posted December 4, 2024

The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress. Below are some common holiday stressors and suggestions for managing them.  

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Next Week’s Events

Thursday, December 12	Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 12	Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

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In This Edition

• Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024
• Reminder to Maintain the Status Quo
• Upcoming Merger of Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils
• Next Week’s Events

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024

Originally posted November 25, 2024

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Friday, November 15, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms. The Committee met with management to discuss uniform issues reported by Flight Attendants, including quality, wearability, and availability. If you encounter issues with uniform quality or construction, please report them to Unisync as soon as possible and include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson to help track any trends.

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Reminder to Maintain the Status Quo

Originally posted November 26, 2024

Under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), participating in “self-help” actions such as strikes or work slowdowns is only allowed after the National Mediation Board (NMB), at its sole discretion, releases the parties and a 30-day cooling-off period has passed. Engaging in or supporting these actions before the cooling-off period ends is against the law and could result in serious consequences for individual Flight Attendants, including disciplinary action or termination. It could also harm our Union’s negotiations and bargaining position. Both parties must maintain the “status quo” during negotiations, which means no changes to current pay, rules, or working conditions are allowed.

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Upcoming Merger of Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils

Originally posted November 29, 2024

The Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Master Executive Councils (MECs) will soon merge into a single MEC, consisting of the LEC Presidents from both pre-merger airlines and three MEC Officers. An election for new MEC Officers and some MEC Committee positions will take place in late January, with terms starting on March 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025. Local Councils and LEC Officers will remain separate until a JCBA is ratified, and only LEC Presidents from their respective pre-merger airlines can make decisions about their pre-merger contract and separate operation. Once the JCBA is ratified, new LEC elections will be held in bases with overlapping representation (only LAX) within 90 days.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, December 2 – Tuesday, December 3	Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, December 5	SFO Base Safety Meeting
Thursday, December 5	Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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