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        Pack the Pac Highway – Mobilization News and Council Meeting Agenda

        August 12, 2023 14:44

        PACK THE PAC HIGHWAY AND GET LOUD

        INFORMATIONAL PICKET

        As our Negotiating Committee prepares to return to the table on August 14-16, we are gearing up to boost their message to management: The time has come to do the right thing and live up to Alaska‘s promise of industry-leading pay.

        Please continue to invite your fellow Flight Attendants, family and friends to come support us and let’s line the Pacific Highway/International Boulevard all the way from the HUB and Corporate to the Flag Pavilion and AFA Office where our Negotiating Committee will be meeting with management! If you plan on attending, please RSVP here. It’s not required to sign up ahead of time, but it really helps our organizers plan to make sure we have enough volunteers to help.

        Meeting Point: Angle Lake Park, Shelter C
        19408 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188

        12:30-2:00pm, picketing
        (Plan to arrive early to pick up your picket sign and chant card. Those willing and able start picket march up to Flag Pavilion and AFA Office.)

        VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

        If you are a Mobilization volunteer, Ian Haywood sent a Sign-Up form for Lead Chanters and March Coordinators. If interested, sign up or let Ian know. Mobilization Volunteers should arrive at the Meeting Point by 11:00 am to help set up.

        TURN UP THE HEAT, STAY HYDRATED!

        We are turning up the heat on management, and Mother Nature is bringing reinforcements! Next week, temperatures are going to be in the mid-80s and will hit 90 degrees on the day of our picket! Pack sunscreen. Please bring plenty of water and liquids to stay cool and hydrated.

        PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

        We highly encourage carpooling to the event. There is limited parking at Angle Lake Park. Attendees can also park at nearby Light Rail Stations and take the light rail to Angle Lake Station which is a half-mile (.5) walk to the park. For those coming from the north end, Sound Transit did issue a bulletin about service updates that could affect service if you are coming from north of SODO. Please read their bulletin for more information and plan accordingly.

        SPECIAL GUESTS

        We are so honored to have more special guests and amazing labor leaders to join us in solidarity! April Sims, President of Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO along with Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle City Councilmember and candidate for King County Council, will be adding their voice to our fight and standing beside us on the picket line. 


        LOCAL COUNCIL MEETING

        We will be holding a local council meeting immediately after the picket. All members in good-standing and guests are welcome to attend.

        Date: August 15, 2023

        Time: 1430 – 1500

        Location: Angle Lake Park, Shelter C

        RSVP: Registration Link

        Agenda:

        • Call to order
        • Introduction of LEC Officers and Committee Chairs
        • Mobilization Report
          • Discussion
        • Adjournment

        Thank you for continuing to support your Union brothers, sisters and siblings! Let’s all show corporate America the sheer power we hold when we lock arms and show up for each other. We can’t wait to march alongside each of you. Truly, we are stronger together, better together.

        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA (pmAS) Tagged With: Council 19, Informational Picketing, picket, Seattle

        Pop Up Picket Reminder!!

        July 18, 2023 00:00

        CALL TO ACTION: 

        ITS TIME FOR A RED HOT SUMMER!!!!

        It’s time we stand together and show management that WE ARE DETERMINED TO FIGHT FOR OUR FAIR SHARE!

        Please join your LEC Officers, Local Mobilization Volunteers and your fellow Flight Attendants , picketing Alaska Airlines at Seatac on July 19, 2023. 

        Click to sign up >> https://forms.gle/Kp6FRrdvmXZP9YfJ9

        If you are not 100% able to attend, please do not RSVP. We need to keep as accurate a count on who will be present. A weak showing is worse than none at all. There is strength in numbers!! 

        Is our next contract worth 1 to 2 hours of your time? YES!

        Do we all need to participate? YES!

        If you are available, we need you there! If you are unable to attend this one there will be more events, but try to attend as many as you can!

        When:

        Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 12:30pm – 2:00pm

        Where:

        The Seattle Tacoma International Airport Flag Pavilion (located on International Airport at the main entrance of the airport, across the street from the Radisson Hotel). 

        May I bring a Guest? 

        Yes, your friends and family are welcome to come out and support us! 

        What to Wear?

        Wear your Uniform, including your RED AFA pin. If friends or family are joining you, have them wear a RED shirt! 

        Will picket signs be provided? 

        Yes, AFA will be providing these. We ask that you do not make your own. They will be handed out at 12:30 at the Flag Pavilion.

        Where do I park? 

        We suggest carpooling. There are several lots in the area that you can utilize. You can also park at the Angle Lake light rail station and take the train one stop. 

        What can I do to make this event a success?

        Recruit your friends and family to show up! Share this email annd encourage others to sign up.This will help us plan accordingly. and ensure our message is heard loud annd clear! Our Local Mobilization Committee will handle all the details. 

        How do I sign up? 

        CLICK HERE

        Questions?

        Ian.haywood@afaalaska.org

        Picketing FAQs can be found by CLICKING HERE

        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA (pmAS) Tagged With: Council 19, Informational Picketing, red hot summer

        Our Red-Hot Summer is Heating Up!

        July 3, 2023 07:55

        ​


        Red AFA Pins! 


        ​We have heard you loud and clear! Council 15 – SAN members are eager to start wearing our red-hot AFA pins!​Mobilization volunteers will begin distributing red AFA pins beginning next week. Please begin wearing them immediately!  We appreciate your patience; it may be several days before all local volunteers receive the pins.

        you can also reach out to our mobilization chair Samantha Wolff sam.wolff@afaalaska.org


        Mobilization Events – Coming Soon!  


        ​Management’s insulting compensation offer has members hot and ready to stand up against corporate greed! It’s time for us to demand our fair share! Our Mobilization Committee is busy planning events designed to harness that energy!  

        ​Save The Dates:

        • July 17th SAN
        • July 18th LAX
        • August 15 ALL BASES Bid the date off! Additional information will be provided soon. 

        Reach out to SAN@AFAAlaska.org for more info on the events


        Show Your Solidarity!


        Wear your red AFA pin proudly while flying and at all company events, including training and special events.


        Get Involved!


        ​Become a Mobilization Volunteer!  

        Share reliable information and help promote solidarity and mobilization events!
        Learn more here.  


        Stay informed!​


        Bookmark the official AFA Alaska Negotiations website https://contract2022.afaalaska.org/

        ​​Update your newsletter subscription at afanewsletters.org.

        ​

        In Red-Hot Solidarity,

        Brice, Melanie, Stephen, Sam

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: Informational Picketing, red hot summer, red pins, solidarity

        RED Hot Informational Picketing Bidding Reminder

        October 6, 2014 19:31

        Get ready to show your solidarity on November 12th

        Please be sure to bid Wednesday, November 12 off for our next RED Hot informational picketing event!  If you aren’t able to bid the day off, you can also bid around the picketing time for your base.  Your Negotiating Committee is counting on your support to demonstrate our solidarity to management on the opening day of the scheduled November mediation session.  More information including a sign-up link and meeting location for each base will be coming soon!

        Picketing times for each base

        Base Time
        ANC 12 to 2 PM
        LAX 8 to 10 AM
        PDX 6 to 8 AM
        SAN 8 to 11 AM
        SEA 3 to 5 PM

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow, Stephen Couckuyt and MEC Mobilization Chairperson Adam Clarey

        Your Negotiating Committee – MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

        MEC 5BSS Logo (Web)

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN, Council 18 LAX (pmAS), Council 19 SEA (pmAS), Council 30 ANC, Council 39 PDX, Latest News, Mobilization Committee, Negotiations Tagged With: 2014, Informational Picketing, November, picketing, solidarity

        August 27 RED Hot Informational Picketing – Sign Up Now!

        August 12, 2014 10:04

        Your AFA Negotiating Committee will go back to the table with management on August 25 in San Diego, CA for our next mediation session. As a show of support and solidarity for the Negotiating Committee, we will be conducting informational picketing on Wednesday, August 27 in each of our five bases. The Negotiating Committee is counting on you to show management and the public how serious we are about getting a contract with the improvements we deserve!

        Sign Up Now And Show Your Support!

        Click here to sign up now to participate in the August 27th event
        Are you ready to turn up the heat? Your support is vital to help make the event successful. Help to turn the airport RED in solidarity! Click on your base below for times and details.

        ANC  LAX  PDX  SAN  SEA

        Already Working?

        Show your solidarity by proudly wearing your RED AFA pin and RED Five Bases Standing Strong lanyard!

        Specific Questions?

        If you have specific questions about the event at your base, please contact your Local Mobilization Chairperson for assistance. You’ll find contact information at afaalaska.org/mobilization. You can also see the information below for more details.

        In Solidarity,

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

        Your Negotiating Committee – MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

        MEC 5BSS Logo (Web)

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        ANC

        Wednesday, August 27, 2014
        11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (AKDT)

        Meeting Point
        Meet on the departure level ramp, south of the domestic terminal

        LAX

        Wednesday, August 27, 2014
        8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (PDT)

        Meeting Point
        Meet in front of Terminal 6, departures level

        PDX

        Wednesday, August 27, 2014
        6:00 AM to 8:00 AM (PDT)

        Meeting Point
        Meet in front of Columbia Sportswear, pre-security

        SAN

        Wednesday, August 27, 2014
        8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PDT)

        Meeting Point
        Meet in the employee parking lot

        SEA

        Wednesday, August 27, 2014
        4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT)

        Meeting Point
        Meet at Angle Lake Park 

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN, Council 18 LAX (pmAS), Council 19 SEA (pmAS), Council 30 ANC, Council 39 PDX, Latest News, Mobilization Committee, Negotiations Tagged With: Informational Picketing, Mobilization, picketing, solidarity

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