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U.S. Presidential Election Text Messaging by CWA

Over the weekend, it came to our attention that many AFA Members received a text message or series of messages from the Communication Workers of America (CWA), of which AFA is part, regarding the upcoming presidential election. The messages were sent using a computer system and were programmed to carry on a conversation based on the response from the person receiving the message.

After further investigation, we discovered that these text messages were sent from the CWA Political Department without the knowledge of your AFA Alaska leadership. Your MEC has contacted both CWA and AFA International regarding these communications. We received a commitment that AFA Members will not be included in future messaging using this system.

If you have any questions, please contact your LEC President. Contact information for your LEC President can be found on your Local Council page at http://afaalaska.org.

In Solidarity,

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Satterlee, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee and MEC Government Affairs Chairperson Krystle Berry

AFA Council 18 Los Angeles Certified Election Results

The following AFA Council 18 Los Angeles Flight Attendants were elected to a Local Executive Council (LEC) term of office beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2019. Certified Council 18 Los Angeles election results are posted on www.afacwa-elections.org, or click here.

Council 18 Los Angeles

LEC President: Tim Green

LEC Vice President: Melanie Seymour

LEC Secretary: Fady Shenouda

LEC Council Representative: Bryan Wall

The Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulates the officers-elect and we sincerely thank all those who stepped forward to run in the election.

In solidarity,

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Satterlee, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt

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AFA Council 15 San Diego Certified Election Results

The following AFA Council 15 San Diego Flight Attendants were elected to a Local Executive Council (LEC) term of office beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2019. Certified Council 15 San Diego election results are posted on www.afacwa-elections.org, or click here.

Council 19 San Diego

LEC President: Brice McGee

LEC Vice President: Melanie Buker

LEC Secretary: Stephen Couckuyt

The Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulates the officers-elect and we sincerely thank all those who stepped forward to run in the election.

In solidarity,

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Satterlee, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt

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AFA Council 30 ANC Officer Succession and Special Election Results

Due to resignations in AFA Council 30 Anchorage, Vice President Lisa Pinkston became Local Executive Council (LEC) president of Council 30 ANC on August 1, 2015, pursuant to Article III.C.5.a.(1) [Local Council and Local Executive Councils à Local Council Officers à Council Officer Vacancies] of the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws (C&B).

 

Pursuant to Article III.C.5.c.(3) [Local Council and Local Executive Councils à Local Council Officers à Council Officer Vacancies] of the AFA-CWA C&B, a special officer election was held to fill vacancies for the positions of Council 30 ANC vice president and secretary. The special election ended at 8am ADT this morning – August 6, 2015. The certified election results are as follows:

 

Vice President: Karen Ferrell

Secretary: Laura Rueckert

 

The officers will complete the current term in election Category III that began on January 1, 2014, and will run through December 31, 2016. Nominations and elections are governed by procedures outlined in Article VIII [Nomination and Election of Officers] and the AFA Policy Manual in the AFA-CWA C&B.

 

The Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulates the officers-elect and we sincerely thank the former officers who served our union and those who stepped forward to run in the election.

 

 

In solidarity,

 

Your MEC –Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt

AFA Alaska

A Message From Your LEC President

Dear Anchorage Flight Attendants,

Although most of you know me, I wanted to take some time this week to say Hi, and to let you know I am honored to be representing each of you as your Local Executive Council (LEC) President for Council 30. I am a fellow Anchorage-based Flight Attendant who has been with Alaska since 2005. My husband, Brian and I have been Anchorage residents since 2000. We have two daughters, Kinsley and Keeley. This past July we moved my mother up to Anchorage, so she now resides with us.

As you are aware, we are having a special election to elect a new LEC Vice President and LEC Secretary to serve out the remainder of this term with me. I am looking forward to working with our newly elected officers on behalf of the entire base . The polls will close August 6th, at 8:00 Alaska Time and the results will be published on that date. Please cast your votes by calling 1-888-488-7288 or online at http://www.afacwa-elections.org. It only takes a few minutes to vote and will ensure your voice is heard.

July began a 30-day transition period for my LEC President position. I have been meeting with other officers and receiving some training on the job responsibilities and duties of an LEC President. In addition, I have been reaching out to each of our Local Council 30 Committee Chairs and scheduling times to meet with all of them. We do have some committee positions open, as well as some Committee Chair positions coming open due to Flight Attendants transferring. If you have any interest in getting involved, please let me know. We would really appreciate the help!

Please continue to reach out with any questions, comments and feedback you have. We really need your input in order to best serve as your voice! Communication is key to making our base run as cohesively as possible. I look forward to working with each of you, both as a Flight Attendant and as LEC President!

In Solidarity,

Lisa Pinkston
LEC President
lisa.pinkston@afaalaska.org

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