Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Bringing Our MEC Town Halls to Life

Originally posted July 13, 2026

Months of planning, coordination, and rehearsals all go into bringing our MEC Town Halls to life. Go behind the scenes to see how we transform your feedback and questions into a live broadcast event.

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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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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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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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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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