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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 31, 2024

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Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024

Originally posted May 28, 2024

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on May 21 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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Negotiation Session 21

Originally posted May 31, 2024

This week, we tentatively agreed to Section 10.R-S, which closes out the operational components for Reassignments and Pre-Cancellations. We also presented a comprehensive proposal to management. While the parties are closer together, there is more work to be done. Next month we have a mediation session scheduled, as well as an added negotiation session without the mediator.

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Financial State

Alaska Flight Attendants struggle, Alaska management boasts. How can management continue to tout their excellence while knowing 79% of the Financial Survey respondents face financial insecurity due to the airline’s pay rates? Or that 5% were homeless in the last year?? Make it make sense.

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Where’s the CHAOS™?

We have mediation and negotiation sessions scheduled through September at this time. If an impasse in negotiations is reached, our Negotiating Committee is fully prepared to request the release to strike from the National Mediation Board.

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Next Week’s Events

Thursday, June 6Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – May 24, 2024

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Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024

Originally posted May 20, 2024

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, May 2 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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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2024

Originally posted May 23, 2024

On May 21, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work representing Flight Attendants’ interests in 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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Maintaining the Status Quo

Originally posted May 24, 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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Financial Security Survey Results

Originally posted May 18, 2024
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Your Tax Dollars at Work

When Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants can’t make ends meet, they qualify for government assistance. At the same time, Alaska management is boasting record profits and all-time high revenue. Management is fully aware that taxpayers are footing the bill for their employees’ survival!

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Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 30Contract Negotiations

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – May 17, 2024

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Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2024

Originally posted May 13, 2024

Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Monday, May 6, 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 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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RSVP NOW! Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – June 13, 2024

Originally posted May 14, 2024

Summer travel season is just around the corner, but corporate greed is already in full swing. We refuse to sit back and watch airline executives line their pockets with massive raises while ignoring the needs of hardworking Flight Attendants. That’s why we’re taking a stand on Thursday, June 13, with a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action. Make your voice heard and join us at one of the 30+ airports worldwide. It’s time to fight back!

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Upcoming 2024 AFA Board of Directors Meeting

Originally posted May 15, 2024

Members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) and other AFA Representatives will attend the AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting next week. Your LEC President will represent you at the BOD Meeting, voting on approval of the AFA International budget and proposed amendments to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws on your behalf. If you have any questions about the BOD Meeting or any submitted agenda items, please contact your LEC President.

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Mediation Session 4

Originally posted May 17, 2024

This week was our fourth Mediation session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. We made progress on Section 10.R-S Reassignments and Pre-Cancellations, and Section 8.Q. Contactability. Management also presented their response to our comprehensive proposal from last session. Moving forward, you will notice a change to our communication structure. The mediator directed both parties not to disclose specific details at this stage, which is not uncommon at this point in mediation. However, we can and will share general details of each session.

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Financial Security Survey Results

Originally posted May 11, 2024

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Originally posted May 17, 2024

Next Week’s Events

Monday, May 20 – Wednesday, May 23AFA Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, May 21Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 21Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 23Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, May 24Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – May 10, 2024

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Save the Date: June 13 Day of Action Bidding Reminder

Originally posted May 9, 2024

Kick off a summer of solidarity! On Thursday, June 13, AFA and APFA Flight Attendants and allies will join together in our second Worldwide informational picket. The RSVP will be published soon, for now, remember to keep your schedule clear!

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Financial Security Survey Results

Originally posted May 9, 2024

New survey shows Alaska Flight Attendants experience significant financial insecurity and stress without new contract. “By dragging out contract negotiations, management is harming Flight Attendants. Enough delay. We demand a fair contract now. The time has come for management to reach an agreement or face CHAOS™.” AFA  Alaska President Jeffrey Peterson.

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Financial Security Survey Results

Originally posted May 9, 2024

Originally posted May 9, 2024

Next Week’s Events

Monday, May 13Council 35 (SFO) Local Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 14 – Thursday May 16Contract Negotiations (Mediation)
Tuesday, May 14Council 15 (SAN) Local Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 15Council 30 (ANC) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, May 16Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – May 3, 2024

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Alaska & Hawaiian MECs Meeting

Originally posted May 1, 2024

On April 26, our AFA International President convened a virtual meeting with the Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils (MECs). The group met to review progress on the demands set by the MECs’ previous unanimously adopted resolution. While there has been progress, the first demand — an industry-leading AFA Alaska contract — has not been met. The group passed a resolution extending the deadline for determining our support, opposition, or neutrality to the merger. The Alaska and Hawaiian MECs will reconvene the week of May 20th to evaluate conditions and review management’s action/inaction to review our position.

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Originally posted May 1, 2024

May 1st marks the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States.  This tradition dates back to 1978 when Congress passed a resolution to commemorate the first Asian/Pacific American Heritage week the following year. Read more about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the accomplishments of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and find out about events that you can take part in using the resource links below. Join the celebration by wearing an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month AFA Pin during the month of May.  If you need a pin, check with your Local Council for more information.

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Solidarity Summer: Worldwide Day of Action, June 13, 2024

Originally posted May 3, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2024

AFA and APFA Flight Attendants are standing together against corporate greed on June 13 for a Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action. Flight Attendants across airlines are fed up and unified in the fight to secure the contracts we deserve! Save the date to turn up the heat and finish the job!

Mark your calendars for June 13!

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Additional Negotiations Dates

Our Negotiating Committee is committed to reaching a Tentative Agreement as soon as possible. We were able to secure additional negotiation sessions with management in the coming months. Although the mediator will not be present, we hope to continue making progress toward the contract we have earned. Currently, we have added sessions and preparation work in May, June, July, and August.

Next Week’s Events

Monday, May 6Quarterly Human Rights Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 9Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

Protect Yourself From Potential Discipline on Social Media

Our Grievance Committee would like to provide background on social media, protected classes, and discipline. Federal protected classes include race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.  Alaska’s People Policy says: Personal Conduct22. Threatening, intimidating, or discourteous behavior, including abusive, profane, or obscene language, acts, […]

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting included Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Nyachan Chuar (ANC), and Yan Yan Teague (SEA). MEC Human […]

Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026

Editor’s Note: Our MEC Inflight Service Committee now represents both pre-merger airlines, but management still makes service decisions that affect each group of Flight Attendants differently. This update covers changes for both Hawaiian- and Alaska-branded flying, but is specific to aircraft flown by pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines crews. As the work of the merger progresses, we […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026

Our JNC met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC focused on clarifying questions about moving expenses and presented a proposal for Sick Leave, using feedback from Flight Attendants to guide improvements. The Committee is working to incorporate the strongest elements from both contracts to ensure better support for all members.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, March 24, 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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