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AFA Alaska News in Review – September 29, 2023

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  • Changes To AFA Representatives Supporting Negotiations & Mobilization
  • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2023
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  • Next Week’s Events

Changes To AFA Representatives Supporting Negotiations & Mobilization

Originally posted September 27, 2023

Our Master Executive Council (MEC) has decided to split the duties of the MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson into two positions. Current MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson Justin Wetherell will move into a new MEC Negotiations Strategic Communications Representative position. Council 15 (SAN) Mobilization Committee Chairperson Samantha Wolff will take on the MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson position.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2023

Originally posted September 29, 2023

Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, September 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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Mobilization Pop Up at Management Meeting in Portland

Surprise! Our Mobilization Volunteers just happened to pop up at Alaska management’s annual leadership summit being held this week in downtown Portland. They handed out 100 Grand and Payday bars (fun size, of course) to members of management as a reminder that Flight Attendants are still waiting for a contract that provides meaningful work rule improvement and industry-leading pay rates. Who knows where our Mobilization Volunteers will pop up next!

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, October 3Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, October 5Quarterly Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting
Thursday, October 5Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

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 – September 22, 2023

In This Edition

  • Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023
  • Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023
  • Negotiation Session 19
  • September 2023 MEC Meeting Recap
  • Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023
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  • Next Week’s Events

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023

Originally posted September 18, 2023

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, September 13, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to catering and onboard service/sales. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants face onboard the aircraft. The Inflight Service Committee continues to work with management to continuously address onboard catering concerns and engage in discussions leading to future improved processes. Please continue to report catering issues through Block2Block and safety-related issues through ReportIt!  

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Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023

Originally posted September 19, 2023

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, September 14, 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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Negotiation Session 19

Originally posted September 20, 2023

We continued discussing Section 10.R-S: Scheduling and MPRs/RIGs this session, but progress has slowed considerably since June. We have been assigned a Mediator, who we anticipate joining our negotiation sessions starting in November. We are planning additional Mobilization activities in the coming months and expect to share additional details next week.

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September 2023 MEC Meeting Recap

Originally posted September 20, 2023

Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Monday, September 18, and Tuesday, September 19, 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 10, and Wednesday, October 11.

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Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023

Originally posted September 22, 2023

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, August 8 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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Reminder: Red Hot Milestone Anniversary Celebration

This year’s company milestone anniversary celebration is coming up on Saturday, September 23, and we’re ready to turn the party into a RED HOT event! If you’re planning to attend as someone being recognized for a milestone anniversary (10 years of service and every five years after that) or joining someone who is as a guest, don’t forget to wear red (including your red AFA pin) to the event. Let’s show management our solidarity and turn out a sea of red to demonstrate that we’re fired up about a contract recognizing our contributions to the company’s success over our many years of service! 

If you attend, upload your pictures from the event and post them to social media. Tag or mention @afaalaska and include tags #AFAAlaska and #RedHotSummer so we can feature you!

Next Week’s Events

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

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

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 – September 15, 2023

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We Will Never Forget – September 11, 2001

Originally posted September 11, 2023

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Grievance Committee Update – 3rd Quarter 2023

Originally posted September 12, 2023

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 quarter. 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.

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Join The Picket Line: Support Southwest Flight Attendants

Originally posted September 13, 2023

It’s time to stand in solidarity with our Flight Attendant family at Southwest Airlines as they head to the picket line. Southwest Flight Attendants will be holding an informational picket in Denver on Wednesday, September 20, to address their ongoing fight for a fair contract. If you’re going to be in the Denver area, plan now to join the picket and sign up using the link below.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Originally posted September 15, 2023

September 15th 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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Surprise Pop-Up Picket At Alaska Airlines Event In Los Angeles

Despite issuing a public statement that our Negotiating Committee’s financial proposals were “economically unfeasible,” Alaska Airlines management decided that it was economically feasible to hold a swanky reception at a Marina Del Rey luxury hotel for company executives, elite frequent flyers, and Los Angeles area civic leaders today [Wednesday, September 13]. Our Mobilization Volunteers crashed the party with a surprise pop-up picket outside the hotel to ensure CEO Ben Minicucci and others attending the event heard our message. This example of corporate greed is a slap in the face to hard-working Flight Attendants who are long overdue for pay and work rule improvements that we have earned!

Next Week’s Events

Monday, September 18 – Tuesday, September 19Contract Negotiations
Monday, September 18 – Tuesday, September 19Regular MEC Meeting
Wednesday, September 20TWU Local 556/Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Informational Picketing (Denver, CO)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

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 – September 8, 2023

In This Edition

Personal Strategies For Managing The Anniversary Of September 11th 

Originally posted September 6, 2023

Anniversaries of tragedies can be difficult times for many people.  For some, the anniversary of 9/11 continues to be a powerful reminder of loss.  For others, who thought they had put the tragedy behind them, the anniversary may produce unexpected anxiety or grief. The anniversary and the media replay of that day’s losses may stir strong emotions and difficult memories in many of us.  But there are ways to cope.

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Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, September 13Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 14Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 14Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

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 – August 25, 2023

In This Edition

Wildfire Smoke Safety

Originally posted August 21, 2023

Wildfire smoke can harm you in multiple ways. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) has coordinated with management to establish a Wildfire Smoke Protocol to keep us safe during wildfire season. Key protections include the availability of N95 masks, layover hotel safety, and accommodations for sensitive groups.

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Join The Picket Line: Support American & United Flight Attendants

Originally posted August 22, 2023

It’s time to stand in solidarity with our Flight Attendant families at American and United Airlines as they head to the picket lines. American Flight Attendants are conducting a strike authorization vote and will hold a systemwide informational picket on Wednesday, August 30. United Flight Attendants are holding a systemwide Day of Action on Thursday, August 31, to address ongoing contractual violations.

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Fair Skies for All: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Equal Recognition of Our Value

Alaska Airlines management recently agreed to a generous one-time exception to the market rate adjustment language in the pilot contract, which will result in a minimum rate increase of approximately 11.2% for pilots, effective September 1, 2023.

Management must wholeheartedly commit to elevating the pay scale of Flight Attendants as generously as they have with the pilots. Rejecting this responsibility by dismissing our bargaining priorities as not “economically feasible” isn’t an option.

Not only are Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants essential to passenger safety, but we are also instrumental in delivering the high-quality service that distinguishes our airline. Fair compensation is not just a matter of justice; it’s an investment in a motivated and skilled customer-facing workforce that directly impacts Alaska Airlines’ brand reputation and profitability. 

Alaska Airlines management must do better by recognizing the vital role of Flight Attendants by agreeing to a contract that reflects our true value. We will accept nothing less!

Next Week’s Events

Monday, August 28Quarterly Human Rights Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 30APFA Systemwide Picketing
Thursday, August 31United AFA Day Of Action Picketing
Thursday, August 31Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

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!

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – September 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Monday, September 8, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Ila Christy (PDX), Hilary […]

We Will Never Forget – September 11, 2001

AFA Never Forget Website United Flight 175 Robert J. FangmanAmy N. JarretAmy R. KingKathryn LaBorieAlfred G. MarchandMichael C. TarrouAlicia N. TitusCaptain: Victor SaraciniFirst Officer: Michael HorrocksCustomer Service Representatives: Marianne MacFarlane and Jesus Sanchez United Flight 93 Lorraine G. BaySandra BradshawWanda A. GreenCeeCee LylesDeborah WelshCaptain: Jason DahlFirst Officer: Leroy Homer American Flight 11 Barbara AresteguiJeffrey CollmanSara […]

Vacation Survey Now Open

This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants Your Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is working diligently to understand and improve the vacation benefits for our Flight Attendants at Alaska and Hawaiian. Your input is essential in ensuring that the vacation provisions we adopt reflect your needs and preferences. To gather your perspectives, […]

SEA Domicile Negotiations – September 2025

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants Negotiations Update The SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management.  The SEA NC met with management on September 3 to September 5 in Honolulu. At the negotiating table for this session were: Representing AFA and our Flight Attendants   […]

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—October 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, […]

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