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AFA Alaska News in Review – August 2, 2024

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TA Thursday Update – August 2, 2024

Originally posted August 2, 2024

In case you missed it, make sure to catch up on this week’s TA Thursday Update published yesterday! This week’s update included:

  • TA Virtual Q&A Session
  • APFA Tentative Agreement
  • TA Vote Percentage Update
  • Department of Justice Merger Decision Update
  • TA Ratification in Context of Delayed Merger Decision
  • Resources
  • Upcoming Events

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, August 6TA Virtual Q&A Session
Thursday, August 8Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 8Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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AFA Alaska News in Review – July 26, 2024

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TA Thursday Update – July 25, 2024

Originally posted July 25, 2024

In case you missed it, make sure to catch up on this week’s TA Thursday Update published yesterday! This week’s update included:

  • Virtual TA Roadshow Recordings Now Available
  • Full Text of the Tentative Agreement is Now Available
  • Resources
  • Upcoming Events

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – July 2024

Originally posted July 26, 2024

On July 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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Next Week’s Events

Monday, July 29SFO TA Roadshow
Tuesday, July 30PDX TA Roadshow
Wednesday, July 31ANC TA Roadshow
Thursday, August 1Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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AFA Alaska News in Review – July 19, 2024

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Supplemental Ditching Training Update

Originally posted July 17, 2024

Our Grievance Committee is pleased to let you know we strenuously negotiated and settled the open SDT issues with management to the benefit of our Flight Attendants. Most Flight Attendants will receive 5 TFP for completing the SDT drill, plus an additional 1 TFP for completing the SDT CBT and watching the video in the June 13, 2024, required bulletin bundle. The training must be completed by July 31st, if the Flight Attendant has duty in the remainder of July; the training can be done at many different times. You can select which option works best for you.

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TA Thursday Update – July 18, 2024

Originally posted July 18, 2024

In case you missed it, make sure to catch up on this week’s TA Thursday Update published yesterday! This week’s update included:

  • Register Now for an In-Person Tentative Agreement (TA) Roadshow
  • Update on the Full Text of the Tentative Agreement (TA)
  • Resources
  • The Real Deal
  • Upcoming Events

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, July 22SEA TA Roadshow
Tuesday, July 23SEA TA Roadshow
Tuesday, July 23Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 24Tentative Agreement (TA) Voting Opens
Wednesday, July 24LAX TA Roadshow
Thursday, July 25SNA TA Roadshow
Friday, July 26SAN TA Roadshow

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 – July 12, 2024

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TA Thursday Update – July 11, 2024

Originally posted July 11, 2024

In case you missed it, make sure to catch up on this week’s TA Thursday Update published yesterday! This week’s update included:

  • Register Now For Virtual Tentative Agreement (TA) Roadshows
  • How Will The Updated Insurance Rates Work If The TA Is Ratified?
  • Stepping Through The Pay Scale
  • Behind The Numbers: Straight Pay Rate Increases
  • More About Boarding Pay
  • The Real Deal
  • Upcoming Events

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Register Now For Tentative Agreement (TA) Roadshows 

Originally posted July 12, 2024

Starting next week, our Negotiating Committee will be hitting the road for a series of roadshows to bring the details of the tentative agreement (TA) directly to you. Each roadshow will feature a presentation by the Negotiating Committee about the TA, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. These sessions are your chance to ask questions and get all the information you need to make an informed decision when it’s time to cast your vote. 

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, July 16Virtual TA Roadshow
Wednesday, July 17Virtual TA Roadshow
Wednesday, July 17Quarterly Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting
Thursday, July 18Virtual TA Roadshow

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 – July 5, 2024

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Tentative Agreement (TA) Summary and Information

Originally posted July 2, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee is currently cleaning up the full-text language of the TA for your review, but you can check out the TA Summary now on the negotiations website at contract2022.afaalaska.org/TA. The compensation table reflects the new TFP rates and contract anniversary raises, but it does not reflect all of the ways our pay would increase under the TA. For example, boarding pay is also included in the TA along with many other pay factors. We encourage you to dive into the full summary now and full text once it’s available. Join us at an upcoming Roadshow (schedule posted on the TA page of the negotiations website) for a chance to discuss and ask questions about the agreement.

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The Real Deal

Want to know more about what’s in the TA? Check out our social media series, The Real Deal, for an easy-to-follow breakdown of some of the key highlights. Here are some of this week’s posts (click the graphic to see the full post):

Next Week’s Events

Thursday, July 11Alternate 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!

Why Vote?

As we continue our Government Affairs Focus Month, our attention turns to civic engagement and the critical role voting plays in shaping our day-to-day work environment. While many of us associate workplace protections primarily with contract negotiations, the laws and regulations that govern our aviation career extend far beyond the bargaining table. Watch: Why Vote? […]

Reminder: Don’t Miss Next Week’s MEC Town Hall!

Mark your calendar: Wednesday, September 23, is almost here! There’s still time to register for our Alaska + Hawaiian Town Hall and hear directly from your MEC Officers: MEC President Tim Green, MEC Vice President Brice McGee, and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ikioka. Join us for the latest updates and get answers to your questions. The […]

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, September 3, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Attending on your behalf were Ella Embree (ANC), Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Rebecca Garcia (SAN). MEC […]

MEC Statement Regarding Management’s New California Timekeeping Policy

Management announced a major policy shift last night that, starting October 1, 2026, California-based pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants in SFO, LAX, and SAN will be required to take an additional and redundant step to record their time worked by punching in and out using a timekeeping system. According to management, this new procedure applies to […]

Celebrating Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month

Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States observes Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the remarkable contributions, history, and cultures of Hispanic-Latinx Americans. This celebration began as Hispanic Heritage Week, established in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson to recognize the impact and influence of Hispanic-Latinx communities across the […]

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