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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 26, 2023

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Supplemental Update: Sick Leave & Attendance Policy

Originally posted May 24, 2023

We received many questions about tentative agreements on Section 16: Sick Leave/On the Job Injury and Section 32: Attendance Policy. This update helps explain legal requirements of sick leave and clarify the proposed differences between State Bank and CBA Bank. We also discuss the bargaining priorities management had for this section, and summarize where we ended up: which provisions were improved/gained, which were maintained, and which were modified.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 30Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Thursday, June 1Scheduling Review Board

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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 19, 2023

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AFA Council 39 (PDX) Election Results

Originally posted May 17, 2023

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Portland:

LEC President: Steven Maller 
LEC Vice President: Krystle Berry 
LEC Secretary: Bethany Badalamenti

These officers will serve a term of office starting July 1, 2023 and concluding on June 30, 2026.

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AFA Council 19 (SEA) Election Results

Originally posted May 18, 2023

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Seattle:

LEC President: Paula Isla-McGill
LEC Secretary: Adam Clarey
Council Representative: Megan Brown
Council Representative: Jerry Sinclair

Due to a tie between Melinda Jorge Henderson & Ty Tufono-Chaussee, a run-off election will be held for the office of LEC Vice President.

These officers will serve a term of office starting July 1, 2023 and concluding on June 30, 2026.

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Negotiation Session 15, Part 1

Originally posted May 19, 2023

Significant progress was made this week, so we split our Negotiations Update into two parts. Part 1 covers tentative agreements reached on Sections 16: Sick Leave/On the Job Injury and 32: Attendance Policy, as well as a related LOA addressing the impact of paid sick leave laws on the CBA. Part 2 will publish later today, covering the remaining tentative agreements from this session and progress to date.

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Negotiation Session 15, Part 2

Originally posted May 19, 2023

Our Negotiating Committee tentatively agreed on Sections 10.T-FF: Scheduling, 30: Training, 36: Jumpseat and Pass Privileges, and 37: Commuter Policy, as well as several related LOAs. We began discussing Section 21: Compensation, including the comprehensive economic package. Progress continued on Sections 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time, 11: Reserve. Of the remaining 8 sections, 5 are being discussed, 1 is currently tabled, and 2 remain undiscussed. The next negotiation session is June 13-15.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 23Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 24Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 25SFO Base Safety Meeting

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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 12, 2023

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Originally posted May 9, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our AFA EAP Committee wants to share a few reminders about mental health, mental illnesses, factors & causes, and available support. You can reach out to your local AFA EAP Committee Members for assistance in connecting with a professional or addressing concerns, for yourself or a loved one.

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COVID-19 Grievance Mediation & Settlement

Originally posted May 9, 2023

Our MEC Grievance Committee successfully settled three outstanding grievances related to COVID-19. Flight Attendants who received $200 from the Company for attesting to their vaccination status get to keep the payout. In some cases, Flight Attendant sick leave will be restored.

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May 2023 MEC Meeting Recap

Originally posted May 10, 2023

Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Tuesday, May 9, to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. Due to contract negotiations taking place at the same time as the meeting, our MEC did not meet with management as part of this month’s meeting. The next Regular MEC Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 26, and Tuesday, June 27. Please don’t hesitate to contact your LEC President if you have any questions.

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Negotiation Session 14

Originally posted May 14, 2023

We resumed discussing previously tabled Sections 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time, 11: Reserve, 36: Jumpseat and Pass Privileges, and 37: Commuter Policy. Progress continued on Sections 10: Scheduling and 30: Training. Of the remaining 13 sections, 9 are being discussed, 1 is currently tabled, and 3 remain. The next negotiation session is May 16-18.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 16 – Thursday, May 18Contract Negotiations
Wednesday, May 17Retirement Committee Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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AFA Alaska News in Review – May 5, 2023

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Originally posted May 1, 2023

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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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2023

Originally posted May 2, 2023

Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, April 25 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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Other Parents Like Me (OPLM)

Originally posted May 3, 2023

Our AFA EAP Committee wants to share a free online resource for parents and other caregivers of children struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues. Other Parents Like ME (OPLM) offers several resources free of subscription charge for one year with the code/link provided. This free subscription is a gift from OPLM founder and retired United Airlines Flight Attendant Cassie Fariello.

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Building Community Power: Now and Then

Originally posted May 4, 2023

Our Human Rights Committee wants to invite you to our 2023 celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month on May 23rd. Join our online presentation, Building Community Power: Now and Then, with panelists discussing community power in the past and present day. AFA is joined by the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities, and the International Women’s Alliance for this event.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 9Regular MEC Meeting
Tuesday, May 9Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 9 – Thursday, May 11Contract Negotiations

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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AFA Alaska News in Review – April 28, 2023

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AFA Alaska Online Support Center Planned Outage

Originally posted April 24, 2023

Our Grievance Committee is working to make back-end improvements to the AFA Alaska Online Support Center (support.afaalaska.org) to help ensure that AFA Representatives can provide you with the best possible help when you need it. These improvements will require a planned outage, during which the AFA Alaska Online Support System will be offline and unavailable. The outage is scheduled to begin at 7 AM Pacific time on Friday, April 28. The system is anticipated to return to service by 5 PM Pacific time on Monday, May 1.

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REMINDER: AFA Alaska Online Support Center Planned Outage

Originally posted April 27, 2023

Earlier this week, we shared news about upcoming back-end system improvements to the AFA Alaska Online Support Center (support.afaalaska.org) that require a planned system outage. In preparation for the work, the system will go offline tomorrow (Friday, April 28) at 7 AM Pacific time. The system is anticipated to return to service by 5 PM Pacific time on Monday, May 1.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 2LAX Base Safety Meeting
Wednesday, May 3Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Thursday, May 4Scheduling 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!

787-9 Inflight Service Grievance: Protecting Our Contract and Standards

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants For decades, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants have defined the Spirit of Aloha. We take pride in delivering world-class service, but management’s current Boeing 787-9 service model is threatening that legacy. It isn’t just inefficient—it’s an unsustainable pace that undermines the quality our passengers expect and the professional […]

Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – August 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Thank you to everyone who joined our first pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! We created this interactive session to share practical contract tips and help you feel more confident about reserve life. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel using the link below. Please note that […]

Wrapping Up Membership Engagement Focus Month: Stronger Together

July was a remarkable month for our Membership Engagement Committee. We set out with a clear purpose: to bring our Flight Attendant community closer together, share valuable resources, and build authentic connections throughout our system. Over the past four weeks, we explored what it means to be engaged in our AFA family. We kicked things […]

Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, July 22, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was an internal AFA-only meeting and did not involve management.  Representing you at the meeting were Ava McWilliams Ellington (LAX), Linda Gunselman (PDX), Sonia Quackenbush (SAN), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), […]

Discover The AFA Online Learning Academy

As part of Membership Engagement Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our core missions: empowering you with knowledge and confidence to participate more fully in our Union. When we understand how our Union works, we strengthen our collective voice and create a more engaged community. To help you on this journey, we’re […]

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