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Council 39 December 2025 (December 14, 2025) Update

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In This Edition:

  • Happy Holidays!
  • Q4 CBT (Annual Compliance Training) Due 12/31
  • End Of Year Reminders
  • Increase In RODs
  • Communications Committee Update
  • Updating Your Email Address

Happy Holidays!

Whether you’re flying the line or spending time at home with friends and family, we would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season!

Q4 CBT (Annual Compliance Training)

Annual Compliance Training CBTs are due by Wednesday, December 31st. Please make sure to complete the CBT on time to avoid progressive steps of discipline.

End Of Year Reminders

Current uniform allotment will expire on Wednesday, December 31st and will not roll over to next year. It is best to place orders sooner to ensure they are processed by the deadline. We will be issued a new allotment on January 1st. See Section 13.D of the CBA for details.

The deadline to decide whether to exchange your 2026 Employee Choice Travel Credits for Positive Space Travel (PST) is Tuesday, December 16th. 

Travel Open Enrollment is open now and will close on Tuesday, December 16th.

Remember to convert unused Employee Choice Travel Credits to guest passes. You can print or email the codes to yourself for future use.

Increase In RODs (Records of Discussion)

We have recently seen an increase in Records of Discussion. The leading reasons are reporting for duty without required items, such as Company ID (crew badge) and IMDs, and uniform compliance. Please refer to the FAM, Section 11.100 page 30, for a list of required items and the Uniforms Homepage on Team AAG for uniform compliance guidelines.

Communications Committee Update

We are pleased to announce Russel Rivinius as our new Communications Committee Chairperson.

Russel began his career as an Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant in early 2017. Initially based in Los Angeles, he has been in Portland for six years. He currently serves on the Council 39 Scheduling Committee and will begin a three-year term as MEC Scheduling Committee Fatigue Review Board Alternate Representative on January 1st.

Prior to joining Alaska Airlines, Russel worked in the service industry and managed several bars and restaurants. He lives in the beautiful city of Portland with his partner, Fabio, and their cats, Moira and Jonni.

Please join us in welcoming Russel to his new position.

Updating Your Email Address

Recently, AFA International made the switch to a new software platform for member engagement. As a result of the switch, some Flight Attendants’ profiles were duplicated. The MEC Communications Committee is actively working on merging duplicate profiles, but please log in to the AFA Membership Hub to verify that we have your preferred personal, not company, email address on file. This will ensure you’re receiving up-to-date communications from both Council 39 as well as our Master Executive Council.

As you’re flying, please encourage your fellow Flight Attendants to log in to the Membership Hub as well.

In Solidarity,

Steve, Krystle and Bethany

End of Year reminders and updates

December 2021 Update

End Of Year Reminders

Complete by 23:59 Dec 31st

  • Current Uniform Allotment Expires – If you need new pieces make sure to use any allotment remaining, you’ll receive a new allotment Jan 1 thats good for 2 years
  • Annual Compliance Training (ACT) CBT  – Check Cornerstone, Discipline issued if not completed
  • Guest Passes – Exchange your travel credits for passes, no need to print them they live in your guest pass history. We recommend you convert them 1 at a time, multiple passes. Do not convert all of them into 1 pass

COVID Points Forgiveness (Positive Test)

Per the new agreement with management, Flight Attendants can once again submit for points forgiveness for COVID absences with proof of a positive test. The time limits for submitting have been suspended.  If you’ve had a previous submission denied and can provide a positive test result, please resubmit for points removal.  Performance Supervisors will be reviewing each submission individually, so please be patient while your request is reviewed.     To submit your request, visit: Alaskasworld> Inflight> Administration> Performance> COVID+/Vaccine Reaction Point Forgiveness Form

Grievance Committee Update

Recent Investigations Resulting in Discipline

  • Failure to Complete CBT on time
  • Commuter Policy Violations
  • Missing Required Items
  • Delays caused by Flight Attendants

AFA Membership Dues

Many Council 15 members are behind on their monthly AFA dues.  After 90-days,  a member can fall into Bad Standing.   Once in Bad Standing, a member’s vote is 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.   Unpaid dues could result in termination per  Section 26 C, D,  & E of our Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

Our Local Membership Committee can provide you with balance information- but we do not have access payment or billing history.   If you have questions about your account, please reach out to AFA Membership Services.

AFA Membership Services844-232-2228Ext. 3 – Dues and Account information 
   or Online
http://afacwa.org//dues_questions

Benefits and Leaves

The Committee is receiving an unprecedented number of inquiries regarding Medical Leaves. While we are here to assist, we need everyone to be informed and aware of leave guidelines. Please be aware that there is a Leave Handbook for each type of leave. The Leave Handbooks provide step by step instruction to help you begin the process and navigate your leave. We suggest reading through the appropriate handbook prior to starting your leave in order to have familiarity with the process.  Leave Handbooks can be found on Alaskasworld> Inflight Page> Administration> Leaves

You can aslo reach outt o our AFA Benefits Chair Sonia Quackenbush click HERE.

Irregular Operations Guide

As most already know, the cold and winter weather in Portland and Seattle has caused operational challenges all around our network. We realize many of you have and will find yourselves stranded in cities you were not necessarily expecting to be in, working longer hours or changes to flying. please keep this link handy to help guide you.

Irregular Operations Quick Reference

2026 AFA Board of Directors Convention: What You Need To Know

Next week, our Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers, Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents, and several other LEC Officers, Committee Chairpersons, and Committee Members will attend the 53rd Annual AFA Board of Directors (BOD) Convention in Portland, Oregon. They will join representatives from other AFA airlines to address our Union’s business at the international level. Watch […]

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Negotiations – March 2026 Update

Management currently requires Flight Attendants to provide proof of relocation to receive the flat-rate moving expense, a policy that the AFA is formally challenging through the grievance process. While this dispute is ongoing, Flight Attendants able to submit proof of relocation must submit two forms of documentation, such as a lease or updated driver’s license, within 60 days of transfer if they wish to be paid under management’s terms. The union continues to advocate for a fairer process and encourages members to keep records of all related interactions.

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 12 – February 2026

During this negotiation session, we made progress on Sections 15 (Leaves of Absence) and 22 (Expenses). The JNC advocated for positive developments from the Hawaiian CBA to strengthen our proposals. We also introduced our initial proposal for Section 28 (Domiciles) and remain committed to meaningful improvements in all areas of discussion.

Reminder: Don’t Miss Next Week’s MEC Town Hall!

Mark your calendar—Tuesday, March 3, is almost here! There’s still time to register for our Alaska + Hawaiian Town Hall and hear directly from your MEC Officers: MEC President Tim Green, MEC Vice President Brice McGee, and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ikioka. Join us for the latest updates and get answers to your questions. The Details What […]

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, February 19, our AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), Bob Moore (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes […]

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