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        Council 47 LAX Base Update – NGP/CAIC Visit

        May 22, 2026 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

        Reminder: NGP/CAIC LAX Visit June 10-12

        NGP will be at the LAX Village from June 10–12. This will be an opportunity for you to enroll in or make changes to your supplemental insurance plans.

        NGP (National Group Protection) offers a range of voluntary benefits through CAIC (Continental American Insurance Company) designed to complement any existing coverage. This can include accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity plans, and more. These plans are intended to provide additional financial protection and flexibility based on your individual needs. Representatives will be available in the Malibu Room to answer questions and walk you through your options.

        PLEASE COME EARLY

        If you are scheduled to work on any of these days and would like to speak with an NGP representative, we encourage you to arrive early to allow enough time for your discussion, as other crew members may also be meeting with the representative throughout their visit.

        ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

        We are currently exploring additional enrollment options for those who may not be available to attend in person during NGP’s visit. More information will be shared once those arrangements are finalized.

        Please be mindful that this is Jimmy’s personal phone number and that he is located in the Pacific Time Zone. We recommend sending a text message rather than placing an unsolicited call and ask that you be respectful of the time of day when reaching out.

        Mahalo to Jimmy for taking the time to support our members and provide information about these valuable benefit options.


        Click the brochure below to view available plans…

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Council 47 ASHS Update – May 20, 2026

        May 20, 2026 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        🎬 A Documentary Screening on Fume Events 🎬

        Aloha Council 47 Flight Attendants,

        Your AFA Air Quality Committee would like to share an upcoming documentary screening that may be of interest to our members, especially those based in or near LAX.

        “This Is Your Captain Speaking” will be screened on May 29 at 7:00 PM at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica.

        In this documentary, former airline captain Tristan Loraine takes a deeper look into what the aviation industry knows about the quality of the air we breathe onboard the aircraft. The film explores concerns surrounding oil fume events and cabin air quality through the perspectives of aviation professionals and crewmembers. This is an opportunity to learn more about this important issue while supporting documentary filmmaking made by and for crewmembers.

        Tickets will go on sale no later than Tuesday, May 26th at 7pm at https://www.laemmle.com/film/your-captain-speaking#get-tickets.

        This is huge! Films have the power to influence and influence has the power to create change. I’m talking about new classifications, legislation, policies, etc. They’ve known for over 70 years about the aircraft engine air bleed system design flaw that causes toxic fumes to enter the cabin, and yet fume events still occur on a regular basis. This isn’t a fictional thriller, it’s the truth about your working conditions and what you and everyone onboard are exposed to.

        Fume events are a serious matter and should always be reported through Intelex. If you experience or encounter a fume event, I encourage you to contact me (Kahea Alvarez — Local Safety Chair), so that I can provide you and your crew resources and information, continue to document concerns and advocate for Flight Attendant safety.

        In Solidarity, 

        Kahea Alvarez
        LEC Safety Chair
        Council 47 LAX/SEA
        kahea.alvarez@afahawaiian.org

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Council 47 SEA Base Update – Immersion Training Per Diem

        May 15, 2026 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

        Per Diem for Immersion Training

        Aloha Seattle Flight Attendants,

        It was brought to our attention that per diem was not paid to Flight Attendants who attended the April Immersion Training.

        Section 4.A.2. 

        A Flight Attendant shall receive expenses as stipulated in Paragraph A.1 for a minimum of eight (8) hours for each day of training.

        Payroll has been notified of the contractual violation and will correct this mistake in this month’s 22nd paycheck. Please be sure to check your pay statements to ensure you were properly compensated. 

        For those who attended May’s Immersion Training, please look out for your per diem pay in next month’s pay statement.

        Mahalo,

        Josh, Paul and Beth
        Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
        47@afahawaiian.org

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Council 47 Committee Update – May 2026

        May 10, 2026 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Introducing Your Newly Elected Committee Members

        Aloha Council 47 Flight Attendants,

        Last week, your Council 47 Officers conducted interviews for several local committee and chair vacancies. We were incredibly encouraged to see so many members step forward with a willingness to support both the work of our union and the members of Council 47.

        After careful consideration and discussion, we are pleased to announce that the following vacancies have been filled effective immediately:

        CommitteePositionElected
        EAPCo-Chair (SEA Focus)Lea Hutchinson
        EAPCommittee (SEA Focus)Alamoni Copney
        Malia Kaleopa’a
        Kahea Ching
        GrievanceCommittee (SEA Focus)Patrick Smith
        HotelChair (LAX/SEA)Le’a Tupola
        ReserveCo-Chairs (LAX/SEA)Zachary M Rajkovacz
        Megan Moore

        Throughout May and June, we will be working to onboard our newly selected volunteers administratively and connect them with their counterparts throughout AFA, at our other domiciles, and with company contacts relevant to their committee work.

        Below is a complete list of our current Council 47 committees, chairs, and newly added volunteers.

        ** Please note that all committee members are available to assist members in both LAX and SEA. The domicile listed for each volunteer simply identifies their primary area of committee focus.

        Committee​
        EAPCHAIRS:
        Milo Penarubia (LAX)
        Lea Hutchinson (SEA) 

        COMMITTEE:
        Tracy Thompson (LAX)
        Beverly Rezzara-Mendoza (LAX)
        Alamoni Copney (SEA)
        Malia Kaleopa’a (SEA)
        Kahea Ching (SEA)
        GrievanceCHAIR:
        Melissa Teshima (LAX/SEA) 

        COMMITTEE:
        Joshua Aoki (LAX/SEA)
        Paul Ikioka (LAX/SEA)
        Beth Hayes (LAX/SEA)
        Gary Mano’i (LAX/SEA)
        Patrick Smith (LAX/SEA)
        Government AffairsCHAIR:
        Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX/SEA)
        HotelCHAIR:
        Le’a Tupola (LAX/SEA)
        Human Rights and EquityCHAIR:
        Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX/SEA)
        ReserveCHAIRS:
        Zachary M Rajkovacz (LAX/SEA)
        Megan Moore (LAX/SEA)
        Air Safety, Heath and SecurityCHAIR:
        Kahea Alvarez (LAX/SEA)
        Inflight ServiceCHAIR:
        Gary Mano’i (LAX/SEA)
        UniformCHAIR:
        Melissa Teshima (LAX/SEA)

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Hawaiian MEC Grievance Committee – Flat Rate Form Reminder

        May 8, 2026 12:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        This is a reminder that we are still collecting responses for the Flat Rate Data Form regarding the dispute over the proof of relocation requirement tied to the Flat Rate moving expense outlined in Section 5.B.2. of our contract.

        If you transferred between LAX and HNL and utilized the flat rate moving expense option, we ask that you please take a few moments to complete the form if you have not already done so.

        Even if you did not experience any issues with your moving pay, your response is still important. Gathering a broad range of experiences helps strengthen our advocacy and provides a more complete picture as this grievance moves through the System Board process, mediation, and possible arbitration.

        Click here to fill out the Flat Rate Data Form

        Mahalo to everyone who has already participated and for your continued support.

        In Solidarity,
        pm-Hawaiian MEC Grievance Committee
        grievance@afahawaiian.org


        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, pmHA

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