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Action Needed: Flat Rate Moving Pay Survey

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

We are looking for your help to gather data to better advocate for and strengthen our case in regards to our dispute with the company over the proof of relocation requirement to receive the Flat Rate outlined in Section 5.B.2. of our contract. If you transferred between LAX and HNL within the past 10 years and took the flat rate moving expense, we are asking you to complete the form below.

Your participation is critical. The more responses we receive, the stronger and more complete our case will be. 

Click here to fill out the Flat Rate Data Form.

Even if your moving pay was processed without issue, we still need your input. A full set of responses helps ensure we are representing the entire scope of Flight Attendant experiences.

Currently, the grievance has progressed through the initial steps and has been elevated to System Board, with mediation and potential arbitration ahead. Your response directly supports this work.

Mahalo for taking the time to participate and for helping strengthen our advocacy.

In Solidarity,

Hawaiian MEC Grievance Committee

grievance@afahawaiian.org

Reserve Webinar – May 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Webinar Series turns one, thanks for a great year!

Join us for our next Reserve Webinar:

May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
1100 – 1200 HST
Panelists: Sasha & Joni – LEC 43 Reserve Committee Co-Chairs

REGISTER HERE >>>

Stay up-to-date about the current state of Reserve operations.

Learn about Contract provisions that affect Reserve Flight Attendants.

Get answers to your Reserve-related questions!

This Reserve Webinar brings us full circle to complete one year of being able to connect AFA Hawaiian members with Union Leadership.

There was no shortage of operational changes and challenges since the first Reserve Webinar on May 7, 2025. The abrupt changes since our last Reserve Webinar (in March) added to that list.

Reserve Flight Attendants minimize operational disruptions, cover for us when we can’t make it to work, and complete staffing complements to reduce the strain on working crew during non-normal operations.

MAHALO FOR SHOWING UP!!

We are grateful for the opportunity to meet everyone in flight, during lounge sits, and by way of these Webinars. We look forward to future Webinars and the opportunity to answer more of your questions.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communications Committee

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Council 43 Election Candidates Forum

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Voting for LEC 43 election will be opening on May 5th. This is a reminder that the LEC 43 Communications Committee will be hosting a Candidates Forum on May 4 at 12PM HT.

This forum will be held on Zoom in a webinar format and is a chance to hear directly from the candidates. You can submit questions in advance for candidates to respond to during the forum, and if time permits, we will also take a limited number of live questions during the event. Each candidate will be given time to speak and share their perspectives.

If you’ve been wanting to learn more before casting your vote, this is a great opportunity to tune in.

Please remember to use your personal email that is on file with the union to register. Only members in good standing will be allowed to join and vote. If you need to check your stand please check AFA Membership Hub. There you can pay any outstanding dues as well as update your contact information.

Questions may be submitted during registration. To keep the forum fair and balanced, please submit questions related to the role of the office. All questions will be presented to every candidate running for that position and not directed at any specific individual.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communications Committee

REGISTER HERE >>>

Pre-Merger HAL MEC Grievance Committee Update

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Since the merging of the AFA MEC leadership in March of 2025, and the merging of many of the MEC Committees, the MEC Grievance Committees for both pre-merger Hawaiian and pre-merger Alaska continue to work separately under our separate Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We will continue to work separately until we reach a Joint Tentative Agreement, and the agreement is ratified by the entire membership. In the meantime, Hawaiian’s pre-merger grievance committee continues to work on behalf of the Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants supporting the local work done by the LEC Grievance Committees in pre-merger Hawaiian Local Councils in Honolulu, Los Angeles and Seattle.

In Solidarity,
Joni Kashiwai
Pre-Merger Hawaiian MEC Grievance Chair
joni.kashiwai@afahawaiian.org

System Board Grievances

YearGrievances FiledSystem Board
2025157 (4 Terminations)
202621

46-99-2-2-2-26 Moving Language Violation

  • MEC grievance filed for the violation of the flat rate option in Section 5.B.2.
  • The violation stems from HA’s requirements to substantiate an actual move to receive the flat rate option for the recent transfers to the Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Seattle domicile.
  • These additional requirements are not outlined in the Section 5 language or in the Hawaiian Flight Attendants SEA Domicile LOA.
  • The initial grievance was heard on March 13.
  • Management denied the grievance on March 19.
  • The grievance was elevated to the System Board on April 8.
  • Next steps will be to try to work out a settlement in the upcoming grievance mediation and/or to schedule the grievance for arbitration.

Grievance Mediation

  • Grievance mediation is scheduled for May 21, 2026, in Honolulu, HI with the assistance of National Mediation Board (NMB) Mediator Michael Kelliher participating virtually.

Grievance Screening

  • Grievance screening is tentatively scheduled for May 22, 2026.

Council 43 Election Candidates Forum

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

The ballot for our upcoming LEC 43 election has been finalized, and voting will be opening on May 5th. The LEC 43 Communications Committee will be hosting a Candidates Forum on May 4.

This forum will be held on Zoom in a webinar format and is a chance to hear directly from the candidates. You can submit questions in advance for candidates to respond to during the forum, and if time permits, we will also take a limited number of live questions during the event. Each candidate will be given time to speak and share their perspectives.

If you’ve been wanting to learn more before casting your vote, this is a great opportunity to tune in.

Please remember to use your personal email that is on file with the union to register. Questions may be submitted during registration. To keep the forum fair and balanced, please submit questions related to the role of the office. All questions will be presented to every candidate running for that position and not directed at any specific individual.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communications Committee

REGISTER HERE >>>

Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

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Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

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

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), […]

Struggling With A Coworker? Consider AFA Professional Standards.

We all know flying can be demanding—long days, irregular hours, and fatigue are part of the job. It’s natural for tensions to rise. Before you head to management or vent on social media, consider Professional Standards. In this video, Ava McWilliams-Ellington, pre-merger Alaska LAX EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson, shares how Professional Standards provides a confidential, […]

Crew Meal Survey Closing Soon

This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is committed to prioritizing your nutrition during the work day through our crew meal provisions. We are eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of crew meals are most meaningful to you, as we continue to advocate for […]

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