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MEC Officer Election Results

With the current Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers’ term ending on December 31, 2025, our MEC held elections this week for the next term. According to the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, each of the eight Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents casts one vote for each officer position. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to MEC Officer positions representing Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants:

MEC President: Timothy Green
MEC Vice President: Brice McGee
MEC Secretary-Treasurer: Paul Ikioka

These officers will serve from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. You can find more details about each officer’s duties and responsibilities in the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws and the MEC Policy and Procedure Manual.

Our MEC congratulates the newly elected officers and sincerely thanks everyone who stepped forward to run in the election.

Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Results

Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 30 LEC Officers, representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Anchorage. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions:

LEC President: LeiLauni Scheideman
LEC Vice President: Heather Reier
LEC Secretary: Anne Madsen

View the certified election results here >>

These newly elected officers will begin their terms on January 1, 2026, and serve until December 31, 2028.

On behalf of our Master Executive Council (MEC), we congratulate the newly elected officers. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the election process, whether by voting or by running for office. 

Council 47 (LAX pmHA) LEC Officer Election Results

Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 47 LEC Officers, representing Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions:

LEC President: Joshua Aoki
LEC Vice President: Paul Ikioka
LEC Secretary: Beth Hayes

View the certified election results here >>

These newly elected officers will begin their terms on January 1, 2026, and serve until December 31, 2028.

On behalf of our Master Executive Council (MEC), we congratulate the newly elected officers. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the election process, whether by voting or by running for office. 

Council 35 (SFO) LEC Officer Election Results

Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 35 LEC Officers, representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in San Francisco. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions:

LEC President: Melissa Osborne
LEC Vice President: Virginia Fritz
LEC Secretary: James Ikehara
Council Representative: Bradley Young

View the certified election results here >>

These newly elected officers will begin their terms on July 1, 2025, and serve until June 30, 2028.

On behalf of our Master Executive Council (MEC), we congratulate the newly elected officers. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the election process, whether by voting or by running for office. 

Council 18 (LAX) LEC Officer Election Results

Polls closed at 11 AM PT today for the election of Council 18 LEC Officers, representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions:

LEC President: Kelese Richardson 
LEC Vice President: Bryan Wall
LEC Secretary: Jodi Leann Nelson
Council Representative: Eric Howell

View the certified election results here >>

These newly elected officers will begin their terms on July 1, 2025, and serve until June 30, 2028.

On behalf of our Master Executive Council (MEC), we congratulate the newly elected officers. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the election process, whether by voting or by running for office. 

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 9 – November 2025

Our JNC met with management for three days of collective bargaining in Seattle, making progress on several key contract sections. A Tentative Agreement was reached on Section 25 (Air Safety, Health and Security), incorporating valuable improvements influenced by the Hawaiian Collective Bargaining Agreement.

2025-2028 CBA Document Update

Over the past several months, AFA Alaska and Alaska management have worked to correct any unintended errors in the final 2025-2028 CBA document. AFA Alaska also updated citations, hyperlinks, and the index. Strikethrough language is removed, and the text color is standard black (blue for hyperlinks). The document is now available online and will be […]

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update #2 – November 2025

The Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is making meaningful progress toward a new agreement. Our Committee remains committed to keeping you informed with timely updates as negotiations continue.

Sick Leave Survey Extension – Closing Soon

There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the Sick Leave Survey that will help shape future provisions. Our JNC is eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of our paid sick leave policy are most meaningful to you, as we strive to improve our support for your needs. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Friday, November 21 at Noon PT.

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – November 2025

On Monday, November 10, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot […]

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