Reassignment and Pre-Cancellations
We have been contacted by some members confused by the differences between Pre-cancellations and Reassignments.
Reassignments take place the day of the sequence or after the sequence has started, whereas a Pre-cancellation takes place no later than the day prior to the sequence.
Flight Attendants are not able to decline Reassignments and waive pay.
A “like sequence” for Reassignment is simply an equal number of days, which is different than an “Alternative Assignment” for a Precancellation (2 hours before/after original report/release).
Pay for Reassignments [Section 10.R.5]
If your Reassignment results in your flying more than originally scheduled, calculated on a day-for-day comparison, the additional flying will be paid at 1.5X pay. [Section 10.R.5.b]
If your Reassignment returns to domicile more than 4 hours past original release time, pay is prorated at 1.5X beyond 4 hours. [Section 10.R.5.d]
Annual Benefits Enrollment
The Alaska Benefits Open Enrollment period for 2022 benefits ends November 17, 2021. Changes will become effective January 1, 2022. To see plan options, visit:
Alaskasworld>>Benefits/Pay>>Benefits>>Healthcare
Have additional questions? Please reach out to the SAN Benefits Committee chair, Sonia Quackenbush, for more assistance.
New Committee Safety Chair
Council 15 would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest ASHSC Chair Eva Gatus.
Eva would like to invite you to reach out with any safety concerns you might have her email is Eva.Gatus@afaalaska.org. Eva has been a committee member and is pleased to start a new chapter in her flying career by becoming the new Chair of ASHSC.
Council 15 would like to thank Ken Hawkins for his years of service as the ASHSC Chair, Ken has recently accepted a position in the training department and we wish him well on his new adventure and we are confident he will help make the training program a success.
AFA Membership Dues
Many Council 15 members are in arrears with their monthly AFA dues based on the most recent report from AFA International’s Membership Services department. Although the amount of months in arrears varies widely, a member that is only one month late ($50) can fall into a “Bad Standing”. Once in Bad Standing, a members votes are not counted nor are they permitted to attend local council meetings until they are become current or make alternate payment arrangements with AFA Membership Services.
The local Membership Committee has begun reaching out to members that are currently in arrears, to advise them of their current balance due.
Due to a system outage account notifications and billing was halted for most of the last year. We still do not currently have access to specific billing information- only the amount due.
If you have taken any of the various Leaves offered due to the pandemic (Staffing Adjustment Leaves, COVID Leaves, or Enhanced Voluntary Furloughs, etc…,) you will likely have a dues requirement. The most common month that is missed is when you return from leave.. The month you come back from leave you wont receive a check and would need to pay that months dues online here PAY DUES NOW.
California Local Councils Membership Meeting Nov 18
The next membership meeting for Council 15 members will be Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1100 via Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss news and events happening in California bases at Alaska. This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 15 (SAN), 18 (LAX) and 35 (SFO) members in good standing (up-to-date on dues). If you have a Questions you want answered please send to San@afaalaska.org, deadline to submit agenda items is 11/15/21. To attend, please register here.
Reassignment and Pre-Cancellations
We have been contacted by some members confused by the differences between Pre-cancellations and Reassignments.
Reassignments take place the day of the sequence or after the sequence has started, whereas a Pre-cancellation takes place no later than the day prior to the sequence.
Flight Attendants are not able to decline Reassignments and waive pay.
A “like sequence” for Reassignment is simply an equal number of days, which is different than an “Alternative Assignment” for a Precancellation (2 hours before/after original report/release).
Pay for Reassignments [Section 10.R.5]
If your Reassignment results in your flying more than originally scheduled, calculated on a day-for-day comparison, the additional flying will be paid at 1.5X pay. [Section 10.R.5.b]
If your Reassignment returns to domicile more than 4 hours past original release time, pay is prorated at 1.5X beyond 4 hours. [Section 10.R.5.d]
Annual Benefits Enrollment
The Alaska Benefits Open Enrollment period for 2022 benefits ends November 17, 2021. Changes will become effective January 1, 2022. To see plan options, visit:
Alaskasworld>>Benefits/Pay>>Benefits>>Healthcare
Have additional questions? Please reach out to the SAN Benefits Committee chair, Sonia Quackenbush, for more assistance.
New Committee Safety Chair
Council 15 would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest ASHSC Chair Eva Gatus.
Eva would like to invite you to reach out with any safety concerns you might have her email is Eva.Gatus@afaalaska.org. Eva has been a committee member and is pleased to start a new chapter in her flying career by becoming the new Chair of ASHSC.
Council 15 would like to thank Ken Hawkins for his years of service as the ASHSC Chair, Ken has recently accepted a position in the training department and we wish him well on his new adventure and we are confident he will help make the training program a success.
AFA Membership Dues
Many Council 15 members are in arrears with their monthly AFA dues based on the most recent report from AFA International’s Membership Services department. Although the amount of months in arrears varies widely, a member that is only one month late ($50) can fall into a “Bad Standing”. Once in Bad Standing, a members votes are not counted nor are they permitted to attend local council meetings until they are become current or make alternate payment arrangements with AFA Membership Services.
The local Membership Committee has begun reaching out to members that are currently in arrears, to advise them of their current balance due.
Due to a system outage account notifications and billing was halted for most of the last year. We still do not currently have access to specific billing information- only the amount due.
If you have taken any of the various Leaves offered due to the pandemic (Staffing Adjustment Leaves, COVID Leaves, or Enhanced Voluntary Furloughs, etc…,) you will likely have a dues requirement. The most common month that is missed is when you return from leave.. The month you come back from leave you wont receive a check and would need to pay that months dues online here PAY DUES NOW.
California Local Councils Membership Meeting Nov 18
The next membership meeting for Council 15 members will be Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1100 via Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss news and events happening in California bases at Alaska. This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 15 (SAN), 18 (LAX) and 35 (SFO) members in good standing (up-to-date on dues). If you have a Questions you want answered please send to San@afaalaska.org, deadline to submit agenda items is 11/15/21. To attend, please register here.
