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• December 2022 Pacific Northwest Winter Weather Event
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December 2022 Pacific Northwest Winter Weather Event

Originally posted December 23, 2022

The snow and ice accumulation that occurred over the last several days in the Pacific Northwest has caused operational havoc throughout the Alaska Airlines system. Many Flight Attendants are being impacted by cancelled flights, reassignments, and other scheduling issues. Your contract is one of the best resources to help answer questions about pre-cancellations, reassignments, duty times, and rest. The AFA Scheduling Committee has also put together an updated quick reference guide with some key contractual information. If your flying has been impacted by the winter weather and you have contractual questions or concerns, please open a support ticket using the AFA Alaska Online Support Center. AFA Representatives are working to resolve issues as expeditiously as possible.

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Tuesday, December 27

Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting

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• Don’t Underestimate the Effects of Alcohol
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Don’t Underestimate the Effects of Alcohol

Originally posted December 12, 2022

Many people enjoying celebrating during the holidays, which often includes having alcoholic beverages. Alcohol can affect decision making abilities and reaction times long before other outward signs of intoxication become evident. Overconsuming alcohol can lead to reckless decisions, blackouts, and dangerous consequences. If your holiday plans involve consuming alcohol, remember to drink responsibly. Have a designated sober driver or order a taxi or ride share.

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December 13 Negotiating Committee Blog Post

Additional responses are now published on the Negotiating Committee Blog! Read this week’s answers for clarification on commuter improvements, pay components, and pay rates vs. work rules/benefits.

https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/committee/blog/

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No events next week

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• MEC Committee Position Election Results
• Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
• Negotiation Session 6 Update
• Next Week’s Events

MEC Committee Position Election Results

Originally posted December 5, 2022

Last week, the MEC held a Special MEC Meeting for the purpose of interviewing candidates and conducting elections for MEC Committee positions. We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the positions and a willingness to serve. After careful consideration and much deliberation, the six directly elected Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents have elected the following Flight Attendants to MEC Committee positions.

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022

Originally posted December 9, 2022

Our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, December 8 to discuss their ongoing program of work to protect and improve the quality of Flight Attendant hotel accommodations and ground transportation providers. The Committee met with representatives from management and the Company’s crew accommodations vendor to review current trends and concerns related to layover hotels and transportation. You can help the Committee by reporting hotel and transportation feedback (both positive and negative) through CrewCare. Feedback that is reported through CrewCare provides the Committee with important data to support keeping hotels that are Flight Attendant favorites or drive change when conditions are unacceptable.

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Negotiation Session 6 Update

Originally posted December 9, 2022

We secured a firm commitment from management for industry leading pay. Tentative agreement was reached on Air, Safety, Health & Security; Grievance Procedures; Expenses; and Performance Based Pay (PBP) and Retirement. Discussion continued on Commuter Policy and Jumpseat & Pass Privileges. The next negotiation session is January 10-12, 2023.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, December 12	Council 35 (SFO) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, December 15	Council 15 (SAN) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, December 15	Scheduling Review Board (SRB)
Thursday, December 15	Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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• Negotiation Session 5
• Setting the Record Straight on KCM Rumors
• Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
• Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
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Negotiation Session 5

Originally posted December 2, 2022

During Negotiation Session 5, tentative agreement was reached on Letter of Agreement (LOA) 4: Retiree Health Insurance. We also have a commitment from management to extend the Other Airline (OAL) commuter LOA. Discussion started on Jumpseat & Passes, Commuter Policy, and Air, Safety, Health & Security. Discussion continued on Scheduling and Hotels. The next negotiation session is December 6-8.

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Setting the Record Straight on KCM Rumors

Originally posted December 2, 2022

Though the name of the KCM program is changing, it is not going away and will continue to offer the same risk based alternate screening for crewmembers. The program will transition to full oversight by the TSA which had been planned for some time. Crewmembers can help ensure the continued success of the program by fully complying with all program rules and regulations.  Do not carry prohibited items or another person’s property through KCM access points and do not use KCM when any portion of your travel itinerary contains personal international travel.

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Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022

Originally posted December 2, 2022

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, November 30 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 are facing onboard the aircraft. The Inflight Service Committee continues to work with management to continuously improve onboard catering 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 – 4th Quarter 2022

Originally posted December 2, 2022

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, December 1 to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants. The Committee also met with management to review a number of specific concerns that were brought forward by Flight Attendants. Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, provide clarification, or help to resolve any reserve related issues.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Inflight Snow Operations – November 30, 2022 

Note: this was originally posted on November 30 and is being shared here for reference only.

Management has activated the Snow Operations Command Center for SEA in anticipation of the weather forecast.  Severe Weather Ground Commuting Operations (SWGCO) are also now in effect for Seattle.  Please review Bulletin #2022-0119 on the Inflight website for more information.  You can also reference the Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events LOA on the AFA Alaska website under Contract > Contract Home > Letters of Agreement (LOAs) > Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events.

Next Week’s Events

Monday, December 5 – Tuesday, December 6	AFA Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 6 – Thursday, December 8	Contract Negotiations
Tuesday, December 6	PDX Base Safety Meeting
Wednesday, December 7	Retirement Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 8	Quarterly Hotel Committee Meeting

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• Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022
• Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – November 2022
• Next Week’s Events

Human Rights Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2022 

Originally posted November 22, 2022

Our AFA Human Rights Committee Chairpersons met on Monday, November 21, to discuss their ongoing program of work to advance human rights within our workplace and community. The Committee also met with management to receive updates on what progress has been made on concerns that had been previously brought forward and address new concerns that have come to light. If you have ideas, thoughts, or feedback for the committee, your Local Human Rights Committee Chairperson would love to hear from you!

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – November 2022

Originally posted November 23, 2022

Our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met on Tuesday, November 22 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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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, November 29 – Thursday, December 1	Contract Negotiations
Tuesday, November 29 – Thursday, December 1	Special MEC Meeting (MEC Committee Position Interviews and Elections)
Wednesday, November 30	Quarterly Inflight Service Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 1	Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting

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