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Council 35 (SFO) Special Election Results

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing the Flight Attendants based in San Francisco:

LEC President:  Melissa Osborne
LEC Vice President: Aladrian Hillmon
LEC Secretary: James Ikehara

View the certified election results here

These officers will serve a term of office starting immediately and concluding on June 30, 2019.

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

In Solidarity,

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

Council 18 (LAX) Special Election Results

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing the combined Legacy Alaska Airlines and Legacy Virgin America Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles:

LEC President: Timothy Green
LEC Vice President: Kelese Richardson
LEC Secretary: Martin Martinez
Council Representative: Bryan Wall

View the certified election results here

These officers will serve a term of office starting immediately and concluding on June 30, 2019.

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

In Solidarity,

Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

AFA Council 19 (SEA) and 39 (PDX) Election Results

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to a Local Executive Council (LEC) term of office beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2020. Certified election results are posted on the AFA-CWA Elections website.

Council 19 Seattle

LEC President: Terry Taylor

LEC Vice President: Jake Jones

LEC Secretary: Adam Clarey

Council Representatives: Megan Brown, Melinda Jorge

View the certified election results here

Council 39 Portland

LEC President: Mario De’Medici

LEC Vice President: Krystle Berry

LEC Secretary: Len Sousa

View the certified election results here

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, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green and Brice McGee

New SAN and LAX Officers Begin Term of Office

Newly elected Council 15 (San Diego) and Council 18 (Los Angeles) Local Executive Council (LEC) Officers begin their term of office today.  Nominations and elections for these positions were held this spring.  These officers will serve a three-year term of office beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2019 consistent with AFA election cycle III.

Council 15 – San Diego

Incoming Council 15 LEC Officers are President Brice McGee, Vice President Melanie Buker, and Secretary Stephen Couckuyt.  Biographies for each officer can be found on the Council 15 page of afaalaska.org.

The MEC would like to recognize outgoing LEC President Stephen Couckuyt and Secretary Brice McGee for their work in their previous officer roles and congratulates Melanie Buker on her reelection to the office of Vice President.

Council 18 – Los Angeles

Incoming Council 18 LEC Officers are President Tim Green, Vice President Melanie Seymour, Secretary Fady Shenouda, and Council Representative Bryan Wall.  Biographies for each officer can be found on the Council 18 page of afaalaska.org.

The MEC would like to recognize outgoing officers Sandra Morrow, Kelly Johnson, Kelese Stallings, and David Lehman for their years of service to the members of Council 18 and AFA Alaska.

In Solidarity,

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

Crew Meal Survey Now Open

Crew meals are an important aspect of supporting the health and effectiveness of Flight Attendants. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance these provisions, the JNC is collecting feedback from Flight Attendants. Your participation in the Crew Meal Survey will directly influence future meal standards and help ensure that your needs and preferences are represented.

Navigating Recovery: Understanding FADAP and Other Support Options

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with drugs or alcohol, it’s important to know that you are not alone, and support is available. Flight Attendants have treatment options designed to address the unique realities of this career. Note: This video references FAAS (Flight Attendant Addiction Support), which is a program for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants. […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairpersons

As we wrap up the first week of EAP/Professional Standards Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to share an open conversation that takes you behind the scenes of our support network built for Flight Attendants. MEC Communications Committee Chairperson Brian Palmer recently sat down with pre-merger Alaska MEC EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson Melanie Buker and Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Dillon to […]

Grievance Committee Update – 2nd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Grievance Committee is committed to supporting you by ensuring fair disciplinary procedures and upholding our contractual rights. Our contract guarantees at least 13 arbitration dates each year to address both disciplinary and contractual matters. Termination cases are typically prioritized to help Flight Attendants return to work […]

System Board of Adjustment Interviews – June 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the pre-merger Alaska AFA System Board of Adjustment. Scope Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise […]

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