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        AFA News in Review – August 29, 2025

        August 29, 2025 17:00

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        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2025
        • Next Week’s Events

        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2025

        Originally posted August 28, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        This month’s Scheduling Committee Meeting recap highlights a focus on mitigating fatigue and working together with ALPA to address shared concerns. Discover how local issues across various bases are being addressed to improve the overall experience for our Flight Attendants.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Wednesday, September 3 – Friday, September 5SEA Domicile Negotiations (pmHA)

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        AFA News in Review – August 22, 2025

        August 22, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Seniority Merger Integration Committee Update – August 2025
        • Hawaiian Airlines SEA Flight Attendant Domicile Update – August 2025
        • Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025
        • Next Week’s Events

        Seniority Merger Integration Committee Update – August 2025

        Originally posted August 19, 2025

        The deadline to challenge the seniority date listed in your Seniority Verification Letter (SVL) is quickly approaching–all challenges must be received by August 29, 2025. Check your position on your pre-merger airline’s current list and stay informed about the upcoming work of the Seniority Merger Integration Committee (SMIC) as we work towards a unified seniority list for our Flight Attendants.

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        Hawaiian Airlines SEA Flight Attendant Domicile Update – August 2025

        Originally posted August 21, 2025 | Pre-Merger Hawaiian

        Planning continues for the new Hawaiian Airlines Seattle domicile set to open in 2026, with a dedicated Negotiating Committee established to expedite negotiations with management. AFA Council 47 will represent Hawaiian Flight Attendants at the new base, supporting both LAX and SEA-based Hawaiian Flight Attendants once the base opens.

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        Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025

        Originally posted August 22, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Our Uniform Committee is working on a simpler way to report uniform problems–soon, you’ll be able to report issues directly from your IMD. Also, with boot season coming up, remember to check the uniform guidelines to stay stylish, compliant, safe, and warm!

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        Tuesday, August 26Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)

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        AFA News in Review – August 15, 2025

        August 15, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – August 2025
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        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – August 2025

        Originally posted August 15, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        What happens when reports of possible bed bugs surface at one of our crew hotels? This week’s Hotel Committee meeting recap highlights how management and hotel staff handle these concerns. Plus, read about the challenges of unplanned accommodations in remote Alaskan outstations and the updated ad hoc hotel list that’s soon to be posted.

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        Check out this week’s highlights from our social media! Click on a graphic below to view the original post on Instagram. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and news as we share it!

        Originally posted August 13, 2025


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        Monday, August 18Monthly Communications Committee Meeting

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        AFA News in Review – August 8, 2025

        August 8, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews—September 2025
        • Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—September 2025
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 6 – August 2025
        • Next Week’s Events

        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews—September 2025

        Originally posted August 5, 2025

        Our first group of MEC committees merged on June 1, and we’re moving forward with plans to merge the next group on October 1. During the September MEC Meeting, we’ll hold interviews for MEC Committee Chairperson positions for the merged Hotel and Membership Engagement Committees. Interested candidates should submit an online expression of interest form by September 9, 2025, at 5 PM PT.

        Note: The original version of this post incorrectly listed the term of service for the positions. The correct term will begin on October 1, 2025, and will end on December 31, 2028. The version on the website has been updated to reflect this correction.

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        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—September 2025

        Originally posted August 5, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Our MEC will soon begin interviewing and electing MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions for the upcoming new MEC Officer term. In September, interviews will be conducted for the MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson, Assistant, Payroll Representative, and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson. If you’re interested in stepping up, submit your expression of interest by September 9!

        Note: The original version of this post incorrectly listed the term of service for the positions. The correct term will begin on January 1, 2026, and will end on December 31, 2028. The version on the website has been updated to reflect this correction.

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        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 6 – August 2025

        Originally posted August 8, 2025

        During this week of negotiations we exchanged various proposals with careful consideration. We identified several provisions that need further evaluation to align with our collective goals. As we continue our dialogue, we remain hopeful that progress will be made in the upcoming sessions scheduled for September 30 to October 2.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Monday, August 11 – Tuesday, August 12CWA Convention
        Monday, August 11Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting (pmAS)
        Wednesday, August 13Regular MEC Meeting
        Thursday, August 14Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting (pmAS)
        Thursday, August 14Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

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        AFA News in Review – August 1, 2025

        August 1, 2025 17:00

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        • Understanding JCBA Negotiations
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        Understanding JCBA Negotiations

        Originally posted July 30, 2025

        Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations are different from the usual Section 6 talks. Instead of updating one agreement, we’re working on merging two existing contracts into a single contract. Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) will be reaching out with focused surveys to hear your thoughts on specific sections, aiming to blend the best of both carriers.

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        Shared on Social

        Check out this week’s highlights from our social media! Click on a graphic below to view the original post on Instagram. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and news as we share it!

        Originally posted July 29, 2025


        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7Joint Contract Negotiations

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        On Wednesday, May 20, our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) representatives met virtually to discuss ongoing safety concerns, operational challenges, policy updates, and workplace improvements impacting Flight Attendants across the operation. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin Lackey (PDX), Bradley Young (SFO), Bryce Sarmiento (LAX pmAS), […]

        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

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        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, May 26, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

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