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        AFA News in Review – July 10, 2026

        July 10, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement
        • Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6
        • Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson
        • Shared on Social
        • Next Week’s Events

        AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

        Originally posted July 6. 2026

        Looking for ways to get more involved and make a difference in our Union? This July, discover how the Membership Engagement Committee empowers every Member to connect, participate, and help shape our future together.

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        Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

        Originally posted July 6. 2026

        Pre-Merger Alaska

        Curious about your rights and real-world scenarios as a pre-merger Alaska Reserve Flight Attendant? Get ready for practical answers and expert guidance—registration for our August Reserve Webinar is now open!

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        Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

        Originally posted July 10. 2026

        We’re excited to launch our latest video on how our MEC Membership Engagement Committee keeps our Flight Attendant community connected. In this candid conversation, MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson Mischelle Fielsch discusses the Committee’s purpose and the positive impact they aim to have on our Flight Attendant community.

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        Shared on Social

        Check out this week’s highlights from our social media! Click on a graphic below to view the original post on Instagram. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and news as we share it!

        Originally posted July 8, 2026


        Next Week’s Events

        Monday, July 13Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting
        Monday, July 13Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)
        Wednesday, July 15Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting

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        AFA News in Review – July 3, 2026

        July 3, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026
        • Next Week’s Events

        Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

        Originally posted June 30, 2026

        Our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee is dedicated to advocating for equality, respect, and inclusion for all Members. Check out our latest updates covering Pride participation, hotel accessibility, support for equal rights, and more.

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        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

        Originally posted July 3, 2026 

        Our Joint Negotiating Committee made substantial progress this week as they met with management over three days in Seattle. Key agreements were reached on crucial items such as Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges, cementing important protections and jumpseat assignment guidelines. The JNC also received and began analyzing management’s first proposal on Insurance Benefits, signaling continued forward movement in negotiations.

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        AFA News in Review – June 26, 2026

        June 26, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Save the Date: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6
        • Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026
        • Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026
        • Next Week’s Events

        Save the Date: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

        Originally posted June 23, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Flight Attendants: Have you ever found yourself asking, “Can they do that?” after Crew Scheduling changes your assignment or a Reserve situation leaves you wondering about your contractual rights? Join us for our first Reserve Webinar on Thursday, August 6, where our Reserve Committee will share contractual insights and answer the pressing “Can they do that?” questions that you’ve been wanting to know about.

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        Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

        Originally posted June 25, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        This month, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee tackled a host of issues, including clear guidance on Washington Paid Leave, the need for quality-control improvements with The Hartford, and accessible tools for FMLA eligibility and maternity leave. Discover how these focused efforts, coupled with your feedback, are driving meaningful changes so every Flight Attendant receives the support they need and deserve.

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        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

        Originally posted June 25, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        At this week’s pre-merger Alaska Scheduling Committee Meeting, management shared that August’s crew planning data shows scheduled block hours down from July to 350,000, with a reserve ratio of 22.15%. In addition to these operational shifts, the Committee tackled deadhead seating challenges, unscheduled layovers, and a push for key improvements to scheduling automation and pay processes.

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        Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

        Originally posted June 26, 2026

        Changes are on the way for inflight service, with issues like elite recognition, Premium Class confusion, and even missing bamboo spoons getting addressed. From new menu cycles to expanded Starlink Wi-Fi, here’s how your feedback is shaping our working environment across both the Alaska and Hawaiian brands.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, June 30 – Thursday, July 2Joint Contract Negotiations

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        AFA News in Review – June 19, 2026

        June 19, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – June 8, 2026
        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026
        • Next Week’s Events

        MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – June 8, 2026

        Originally posted June 15, 2026

        The full recording of our June 8 MEC Town Hall is now available—catch every update, candid conversation, and answer from our MEC Officers. Stay informed with the latest on contract negotiations, integration milestones, and the Q&A session, and check out our handy Q&A summary of all the questions asked during the broadcast.

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        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

        Originally posted June 16, 2026

        Curious about why some layover hotels are still listed as TBD in the bid packet or how we’re tackling shuttle issues like broken A/C? Our latest AFA Hotel Committee update dives into room placement issues in FAI, upcoming HVAC installations in SIT, and how we’re fighting to keep crew amenities that were promised during Hotel Committee site visits from being negotiated away by management.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, June 23Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
        Wednesday, June 24Quarterly Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting
        Wednesday, June 24Monthly Communications Committee Meeting
        Thursday, June 25Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

        See the MEC Event Calendar >

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        AFA News in Review – June 12, 2026

        June 12, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026
        • Shared on Social
        • Next Week’s Events

        Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

        Originally posted June 10, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        From pay anomalies and new hire onboarding to improved flexibility and new resources, our latest pre-merger Alaska Reserve Committee meeting focused on real issues impacting Reserve life. Discover what steps the Committee is taking to advocate for accurate pay, scheduling, and support for Reserve Flight Attendants.

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        Shared on Social

        Check out this week’s highlights from our social media! Click on a graphic below to view the original post on Instagram. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and news as we share it!

        Originally posted June 8, 2026


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        August 14, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants For decades, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants have defined the Spirit of Aloha. We take pride in delivering world-class service, but management’s current Boeing 787-9 service model is threatening that legacy. It isn’t just inefficient—it’s an unsustainable pace that undermines the quality our passengers expect and the professional […]

        Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – August 6, 2026

        August 12, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Thank you to everyone who joined our first pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! We created this interactive session to share practical contract tips and help you feel more confident about reserve life. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel using the link below. Please note that […]

        Wrapping Up Membership Engagement Focus Month: Stronger Together

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        July was a remarkable month for our Membership Engagement Committee. We set out with a clear purpose: to bring our Flight Attendant community closer together, share valuable resources, and build authentic connections throughout our system. Over the past four weeks, we explored what it means to be engaged in our AFA family. We kicked things […]

        Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

        August 3, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, July 22, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was an internal AFA-only meeting and did not involve management.  Representing you at the meeting were Ava McWilliams Ellington (LAX), Linda Gunselman (PDX), Sonia Quackenbush (SAN), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), […]

        Discover The AFA Online Learning Academy

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        As part of Membership Engagement Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our core missions: empowering you with knowledge and confidence to participate more fully in our Union. When we understand how our Union works, we strengthen our collective voice and create a more engaged community. To help you on this journey, we’re […]

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