In This Edition

• Strike Vote: Last Day To Vote!
• Flight Attendants at Alaska Airlines Vote 99.48% to Authorize a Strike
• AFA “Contract Now” Lanyards Are Here!
• The Power of Unity: Our Day of Action and Strike Vote
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Strike Vote: Last Day To Vote!

Originally posted February 12, 2024

Note: This information is for historical reference only. Voting closed on Tuesday, February 13. For information on the voting results, please see Flight Attendants at Alaska Airlines Vote 99.48% to Authorize a Strike (below).

Today is the last full day to vote before voting closes tomorrow (Tuesday, February 13) at 12 PM PT! As of this morning, 91% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Our goal is 100% participation and 100% FOR authorization! If you have not done so already, cast your vote TODAY! Make sure to encourage your friends and crews to vote FOR the strike authorization!

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Flight Attendants at Alaska Airlines Vote 99.48% to Authorize a Strike

Originally posted February 13, 2024

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), voted 99.48% yes on strike authorization should management fail to agree to significant improvements. 

“Our time is now!” said AFA Alaska President Jeffrey Peterson. “Alaska Flight Attendants today backed up our fight for an industry-leading contract with a 99.48% strike vote. And we’re out on the picket line demonstrating that we’re ready to do whatever it takes to get the contract we deserve. There’s no excuse: Alaska management has the money to buy another airline, they certainly have the money to invest in Flight Attendants. We have a simple message for management: Pay us, or CHAOS!”

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AFA “Contract Now” Lanyards Are Here!

Originally posted February 13, 2024

AFA Contract Now lanyards will be available from our Mobilization Volunteers and LEC Officers. Wear them as a show of solidarity with your flying partners and our Negotiating Committee in our fight for an industry leading contract. Report all supervisor interference with our solidarity activities by filling out a Management Interference Report on the Contract 2022 website or by clicking here.

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The Power of Unity: Our Day of Action and Strike Vote

Originally posted February 15, 2024

This week, thousands of Flight Attendants from across the industry showed up in full force to make history. We stood in complete solidarity, leaving no room for doubt, and demanded the contracts we’ve rightfully earned. Our strong and united voice sent a powerful message to management industrywide that we are done being undervalued and underappreciated. We won’t tolerate their stall tactics and disrespect any longer. We stand firm and will do whatever it takes to get a contract with the pay and work rule improvements we deserve. Management can no longer ignore our demands or play games with our livelihoods. We’ve made it crystal clear that we won’t back down until our voices are heard and our contracts are secured.

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Join The Virtual Picket Line on February 13!

Originally posted February 11, 2024

If you’re scheduled to work on February 13 or won’t be able to make it to a picketing event in person, you can still participate in our Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action. Help turn up the heat on social media and take part in our virtual picket! 

Our Day of Action Is Tomorrow!

Originally posted February 12, 2024

Tomorrow, Flight Attendants worldwide are coming together like never before to fight corporate greed. Standing together, we’re making it clear to management that we demand better contracts and fair treatment and won’t back down. We’re more than 100,000 strong and ready to push our careers forward. Join us in solidarity and be a part of history as we picket at over 30 airports worldwide. It’s time to demand the respect we deserve!

Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – Day of Event Information

Originally posted February 13, 2024

Tired of corporate greed and disrespect from management? It’s time to stand up and fight back!

Today is our Day of Action, and Flight Attendants from across the industry are coming together to participate in informational picketing events at over 30 airports worldwide. Check out this post for all the key details, including meeting points, times, and contact information for Alaska bases. Swipe through to find out more about the virtual picket and resources to participate.

Still have some questions or need more info? Head to the Day of Action event page at https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/feb-13-action and get all the answers you need. It’s time to come together and make our voices heard – let’s do this!

Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action Recap

Hundreds of Flight Attendants and allies came together in SFO and over 30 airports around the world today to make history. We stood in solidarity to bring attention to our collective struggle against corporate greed and to demand the contracts we have rightfully earned. Our strong and unified voice, and the announcement that Alaska Flight Attendants voted 99.48% to authorize a strike, sent a powerful message to management that we won’t tolerate stall tactics and disrespect any longer. Today was a testament to the power of standing together and fighting for what’s right!

See photos on Instagram from ANC, LAX, ONT, PDX, SAN, SEA, SFO, SNA >

Day of Action Recap

This is what solidarity looks like! Unions standing together are an unstoppable force that will not rest until we receive what we rightfully deserve. Our unwavering determination has already shown management that we are not to be underestimated. We will continue to fight until we secure a contract that truly reflects our value, and we will not settle for anything less. Workers united will never be divided!

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, February 20	Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 22	Quarterly Human Rights Committee Meeting

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!

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In This Edition

• Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2024
• One Week To Go: Our Strike Vote Closes on Tuesday, February 13
• Alaska & Hawaiian MECs Meet To Discuss Proposed Merger
• Get Ready For Our Worldwide Day of Action – Tuesday, February 13
• Mediation Session 2
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2024

Originally posted February 6, 2024

On February 1, 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 CrewCare. 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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One Week To Go: Our Strike Vote Closes on Tuesday, February 13

Originally posted February 6, 2024

As of this morning, 86% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Don’t delay, VOTE today! Voting closes on Tuesday, February 13 at 12 PM PT. Mobilization Volunteers will be contacting anyone who didn’t respond during the initial Strike Vote Text Campaign to ask if they’ve voted and help with any questions.

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Alaska & Hawaiian MECs Meet To Discuss Proposed Merger

Originally posted February 6, 2024

On February 2, our AFA International President held a Constitutional Section X Merger meeting with the Alaska and Hawaiian Master Executive Councils (MECs) in Los Angeles. The Flight Attendant leadership from both airlines unanimously passed a resolution that sets clear demands to management for what is required if our Union is to support, rather than oppose, this merger. The Alaska and Hawaiian MECs will reconvene on March 25 for a status update and again on April 26 to review management’s action/inaction to determine whether our Union will support or oppose the proposed merger.

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Get Ready For Our Worldwide Day of Action – Tuesday, February 13

Originally posted February 6, 2024

Don’t forget to RSVP for our Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action informational picketing events next week on Tuesday, February 13. As a reminder, Flight Attendants scheduled to work during the events must refrain from participating. If you’re not able to attend in person, you can join our virtual picket using the resources on the contract website.

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Mediation Session 2

Originally posted February 9, 2024

This week was our second Mediation session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. We made progress on several outstanding provisions, including a tentative agreement on Section 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time. Our next Mediation session is scheduled for April, and both parties plan to meet separately in March to prepare for future discussions.

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Strike Vote Updates (Week 5)

6 Days To Go: 88% Participation

5 Days To Go: 89% Participation

4 Days To Go: 90% Participation

This is our last weekly Strike Vote recap before voting closes on Tuesday, February 13 at 12 PM! 90% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Only 4 days left – make sure to vote before then! Mobilization Volunteers held additional base sits for a final voting push. Additional answers to recent questions about CHAOS™ are added to our Strike Vote FAQs.

See the Strike Vote Week 5 Recap on Instagram >

See the new FAQs on Instagram >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, February 13	Strike Vote Closes @ 12 PM PT/3 PT ET
Tuesday, February 13	Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action Informational Picketing
Wednesday, February 14	Regular MEC Meeting
Thursday, February 15	Scheduling Review Board (SRB)
Thursday, February 15	Alternate 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!

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Click here for more strike vote information or to cast your vote >

In This Edition

• Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – January 2024
• Never Forget: Honoring Alaska Airlines Flight 261—January 31, 2000
• Celebrating Black History Month
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – January 2024

Originally posted January 29, 2024

On January 23, 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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Never Forget: Honoring Alaska Airlines Flight 261—January 31, 2000 

Originally posted January 31, 2024

Today marks the 24th anniversary of a tragic event that deeply affects us all to this day. On this day, we lost Alaska Airlines Flight 261, flying between Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco, when it went down in the Pacific Ocean between Port Hueneme and Anacapa Island off the coast of Southern California. Our hearts go out to all those who lost loved ones on that fateful day, and we honor the memory of everyone who was on board.

We will always remember and honor the memory of Flight Attendants Kristin Mills, Craig Pulanco, and Allison Shanks; Captain Ted Thompson; First Officer William Tansky; Sheri Christensen, Rachel Janosik, Ileana Ost, Sarah Pearson, Anjesh Prasad, James Ryan, and Stacy Schuyler.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Originally posted February 1, 2024

February 1 is the beginning of Black History Month in the United States. This tradition was initiated by a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, in 1925. He introduced a week-long event to raise awareness about the contributions made by Black individuals. Discover resources to learn more about Black History Month, celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, and find events to participate in by using the links below. Wear your Black History Month AFA Pin this month and join the celebration. Contact your Local Council if you need a pin.

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Are We Invisible? 

We are NOT invisible. In fact, we are the face of Alaska Airlines. It’s time to SEE US or see CHAOS. 

Watch Our Instagram Reel >

Have You Voted? 

Have you voted? Don’t wait until the last minute to show management we stand in unity. Vote FOR the Strike Authorization today! 

If you need a replacement code, visit https://afacwa-elections.org/request-new-activation-code

Strike Vote Update (Week 4)

Originally posted January 30, 2024

Have you voted yet? As of this morning, 82% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Voting ends February 13 at 12 PST – make sure to vote FOR the Strike Authorization before voting closes!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/

Strike Vote Week 4 Recap

Originally posted February 2, 2024

Have you voted yet? As of this morning, 85% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote. Our Mobilization Volunteers have been working hard providing information and assisting with the voting process. Tag your Strike Vote photo with #AFAAlaska #AlaskaFAContract #PayUsOrCHAOS !

Voting ends February 13 – make sure to vote FOR the Strike Authorization before voting closes!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, February 6 – Thursday, February 8

Contract Negotiations

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!

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Click here for more strike vote information or to cast your vote >

In This Edition

• Strike Vote Text Campaign
• Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2024
• Strike Vote Virtual Roadshow Recap
• Mediation Session 1
• Update on the 737-9 MAX
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

Strike Vote Text Campaign

Originally posted January 22, 2024

Tomorrow we are launching our Strike Vote Text Campaign to encourage Flight Attendants to vote FOR the Strike Authorization. Be on the lookout for a text from a Mobilization Volunteer in your base. Let them know you’ve voted or ask any questions you have about the vote. Let’s get 100% participation and 100% FOR the Strike Authorization! Together, we can send a unified message to management: Pay Us Or CHAOS™!

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Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2024

Originally posted January 23, 2024

On January 4, 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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Strike Vote Virtual Roadshow Recap

Originally posted January 24, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee held four Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows last week. The Committee discussed the Strike Authorization Vote and provided a brief overview of our current negotiations status. The Railway Labor Act was discussed, as well as our reasons for holding a strike vote. Attendees during each session were able to ask questions directly to the Negotiating Committee, our AFA Senior Staff Negotiator, AFA Staff Attorney, and AFA International Director of Collective Bargaining.

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Mediation Session 1

Originally posted January 26, 2024

This week was our first Mediation session with management and the mediator assigned by the National Mediation Board. The bulk of this session was taken up with introductions, explaining the status of negotiations to the mediator, and setting expectations for mediation. We agreed to several provisions, including 10.X. Deadhead, and discussed others that should be relatively easy to resolve.

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Update on the 737-9 MAX

Originally posted January 26, 2024

The FAA grounded 737-9 MAXs on January 6th, following the Alaska Flight 1282 accident. This week, the FAA issued required inspection and maintenance protocols for airlines to return the aircraft to service. Alaska will return the aircraft to service Friday and United will return the aircraft to regularly scheduled service on Sunday. 

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Strike Vote Update (Week 3)

Originally posted January 23, 2024

As of this morning, 70.6% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote – have you?? Voting ends February 13 – make sure to vote FOR the Strike Authorization before voting closes!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/                   

Have You Voted?

Have you voted? Don’t wait until the last minute to show management we stand in unity. Vote FOR the Strike Authorization today!  

If you need a replacement code, click here.

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Strike Vote Week 3 Recap

Originally posted January 26, 2024

As of this morning, 78% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have participated in the Strike Authorization Vote – have you? Our Mobilization Volunteers around the system provided information and assisted with the voting process. Tag your Strike Vote photo with #AFAAlaska #AlaskaFAContract #PayUsOrCHAOS !

Voting ends February 13 – make sure to vote FOR the Strike Authorization before voting closes!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/

Next Week’s Events

Thursday, February 1

Alternate 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!

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In This Edition

• January 2024 MEC Meeting Recap
• NTSB Investigation of Alaska Flight 1282
• February 13 Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – RSVP Now!
• Shared on Social
• Next Week’s Events

January 2024 MEC Meeting Recap

Originally posted January 15, 2024

The January 2024 Regular MEC Meeting was held last week on Wednesday, January 10. Our MEC discussed mobilization efforts surrounding the ongoing strike vote and the upcoming Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action on February 13. Our Negotiating Committee will conduct Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows this week to share insights into the contract negotiations process and provide information about CHAOS™.

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NTSB Investigation of Alaska Flight 1282

Originally posted January 17, 2024

The NTSB plays a vital role in ensuring aviation safety through thorough investigations. AFA is a party to the investigation. Party status allows relevant organizations to help facilitate the gathering of information pertinent to the investigation. The NTSB’s YouTube channel provides updates on ongoing investigations. The NTSB report timeline estimates an initial report in 60 to 90 days and a final report in 12 to 18 months following an accident.

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February 13 Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action – RSVP Now!

Originally posted January 17, 2024

Are you ready to be a part of history? On February 13, Flight Attendants from around the world are coming together to bring our collective struggle to the public eye. Together, we’re taking a stand against corporate greed and fighting for the contracts we’ve rightfully earned. It’s time to send a message to management that we won’t tolerate their stall tactics and disrespect any longer. 

Join us in solidarity as we picket at over 30 airports worldwide. As one voice, we’ll show management that more than 100,000 Flight Attendants are ready to push our careers forward. Don’t miss out on this historic moment. RSVP now and let us know you’re standing with us!

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Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows Are This Week

In the dark about our strike vote? Let our Negotiating Committee shed some light on the subject at one of this week’s Strike Vote Virtual Roadshows! 🔦

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into our contract negotiations and discover the power of CHAOS™! This is your chance to get your questions answered and receive first-hand information about our strike vote.

🗓️ Tuesday, January 16 @ 9 AM or 1 PM PT
🗓️ Saturday, January 20 @ 9 AM or 1 PM PTRegister now using the links at https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/#roadshows

Strike Vote Update and Week 2 Recap

As of Tuesday morning, 53.2% of Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants had participated in the Strike Authorization Vote – are you one of them??

As of Friday morning, the participation rate reached 62.2%. Our Mobilization Volunteers around the system provided information and assisted with the voting process. Tag your Strike Vote photo with #AFAAlaska #AlaskaFAContract #PayUsOrCHAOS !

Voting ends February 13 – make sure to vote FOR the Strike Authorization before voting closes!

Voting information: https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/strikevote/

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Strike Vote Replacement Activation Codes

If you’re still waiting for your voting materials, NOW is the time to request a replacement activation code. You can request a new code by filling out this online form: https://afacwa-elections.org/request-new-activation-code. Don’t wait until the last minute to cast your vote. Vote FOR the Strike Authorization!

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, January 23 – Thursday, January 25	Contract Negotiations
Tuesday, January 23	Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting

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!

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