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        November Updates

        November 5, 2021 14:54


        Reassignment and Pre-Cancellations


        We have been contacted by some members confused by the differences between Pre-cancellations and Reassignments.

        Reassignments take place the day of the sequence or after the sequence has started, whereas a Pre-cancellation takes place no later than the day prior to the sequence. 
        Flight Attendants are not able to decline Reassignments and waive pay.

        A “like sequence” for Reassignment is simply an equal number of days, which is different than an “Alternative Assignment” for a Precancellation (2 hours before/after original report/release).

        Pay for Reassignments [Section 10.R.5]
        If your Reassignment results in your flying more than originally scheduled, calculated on a day-for-day comparison, the additional flying will be paid at 1.5X pay. [Section 10.R.5.b]

        If your Reassignment returns to domicile more than 4 hours past original release time, pay is prorated at 1.5X beyond 4 hours. [Section 10.R.5.d]


        Annual Benefits Enrollment



        The Alaska Benefits Open Enrollment period for 2022 benefits ends November 17, 2021. Changes will become effective January 1, 2022.  To see plan options, visit:

        Alaskasworld>>Benefits/Pay>>Benefits>>Healthcare

        Have additional questions?  Please reach out to the SAN Benefits Committee chair, Sonia Quackenbush, for more assistance.


        New Committee Safety Chair


        Council 15 would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest ASHSC Chair Eva Gatus. 

        Eva would like to invite you to reach out with any safety concerns you might have  her email is Eva.Gatus@afaalaska.org. Eva has been a committee member and is pleased to start a new chapter in her flying career by becoming the new Chair of ASHSC.

        Council 15 would like to thank Ken Hawkins for his years of service as the ASHSC Chair, Ken has recently accepted a position in the training department and we wish him well on his new adventure and we are confident he will help make the training program a success.


        AFA Membership Dues


        Many Council 15 members are in arrears with their monthly AFA dues based on the most recent report from AFA International’s Membership Services department.  Although the amount of months in arrears varies widely, a member that is only one month late ($50) can fall into a “Bad Standing”.   Once in Bad Standing, a members votes are 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. 

        The local Membership Committee has begun reaching out to members that are currently in arrears, to advise them of their current balance due.   

        Due to a system outage account notifications and billing was halted for most of the last year.   We still do not currently have access to specific billing information- only the amount due.  

        If you have taken any of the various Leaves offered due to the pandemic (Staffing Adjustment Leaves, COVID Leaves, or Enhanced Voluntary Furloughs, etc…,) you will likely have a dues requirement.  The most common month that is missed is when you return from leave.. The month you come back from leave you wont receive a check and would need to pay that months dues online here PAY DUES NOW.


        California Local Councils Membership Meeting Nov 18


        The next membership meeting for Council 15 members will be Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1100 via Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss news and events happening in California bases at Alaska.  This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 15 (SAN), 18 (LAX) and 35 (SFO) members in good standing (up-to-date on dues).  If you have a Questions you want answered please send to San@afaalaska.org, deadline to submit agenda items is 11/15/21.  To attend, please register here.


        Reassignment and Pre-Cancellations


        We have been contacted by some members confused by the differences between Pre-cancellations and Reassignments.

        Reassignments take place the day of the sequence or after the sequence has started, whereas a Pre-cancellation takes place no later than the day prior to the sequence. 
        Flight Attendants are not able to decline Reassignments and waive pay.

        A “like sequence” for Reassignment is simply an equal number of days, which is different than an “Alternative Assignment” for a Precancellation (2 hours before/after original report/release).

        Pay for Reassignments [Section 10.R.5]
        If your Reassignment results in your flying more than originally scheduled, calculated on a day-for-day comparison, the additional flying will be paid at 1.5X pay. [Section 10.R.5.b]

        If your Reassignment returns to domicile more than 4 hours past original release time, pay is prorated at 1.5X beyond 4 hours. [Section 10.R.5.d]


        Annual Benefits Enrollment



        The Alaska Benefits Open Enrollment period for 2022 benefits ends November 17, 2021. Changes will become effective January 1, 2022.  To see plan options, visit:

        Alaskasworld>>Benefits/Pay>>Benefits>>Healthcare

        Have additional questions?  Please reach out to the SAN Benefits Committee chair, Sonia Quackenbush, for more assistance.


        New Committee Safety Chair


        Council 15 would like to send out a warm welcome to our newest ASHSC Chair Eva Gatus. 

        Eva would like to invite you to reach out with any safety concerns you might have  her email is Eva.Gatus@afaalaska.org. Eva has been a committee member and is pleased to start a new chapter in her flying career by becoming the new Chair of ASHSC.

        Council 15 would like to thank Ken Hawkins for his years of service as the ASHSC Chair, Ken has recently accepted a position in the training department and we wish him well on his new adventure and we are confident he will help make the training program a success.


        AFA Membership Dues


        Many Council 15 members are in arrears with their monthly AFA dues based on the most recent report from AFA International’s Membership Services department.  Although the amount of months in arrears varies widely, a member that is only one month late ($50) can fall into a “Bad Standing”.   Once in Bad Standing, a members votes are 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. 

        The local Membership Committee has begun reaching out to members that are currently in arrears, to advise them of their current balance due.   

        Due to a system outage account notifications and billing was halted for most of the last year.   We still do not currently have access to specific billing information- only the amount due.  

        If you have taken any of the various Leaves offered due to the pandemic (Staffing Adjustment Leaves, COVID Leaves, or Enhanced Voluntary Furloughs, etc…,) you will likely have a dues requirement.  The most common month that is missed is when you return from leave.. The month you come back from leave you wont receive a check and would need to pay that months dues online here PAY DUES NOW.


        California Local Councils Membership Meeting Nov 18


        The next membership meeting for Council 15 members will be Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1100 via Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss news and events happening in California bases at Alaska.  This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 15 (SAN), 18 (LAX) and 35 (SFO) members in good standing (up-to-date on dues).  If you have a Questions you want answered please send to San@afaalaska.org, deadline to submit agenda items is 11/15/21.  To attend, please register here.


        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: annual enrollment, dates, meeting, Newsletter

        Council 15 May Updates

        May 2, 2021 11:47


        CA Based Local Council Membership Meeting



        As previously communicated, our local Council meeting will be Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 1100 PDT. The meeting will be via Zoom and is open to all members of Councils 15 (SAN), 18 (LAX) and 35 (SFO) in good standing.  The primary purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the AFA Board of Director’s meeting scheduled for May 13-14, and any local council agenda items.  Please submit local council agenda items to san@afaalaska.org prior to May 5th, 2021.  Advance registration is required using a personal (non-company) email address. To receive confirmation to attend, please register here.

        MEC President Jeff Peterson has offered to be available to answer any questions regarding the Contract Extension Tentative Agreement during the first portion of the meeting.


        Road Show Videos Posted For TA Extension Vote


        All four virtual roadshows have been posted. Recordings of the Zoom sessions and their respective transcripts (when available) may be accessed from the Contract Extension 2021 webpage –> Virtual Roadshows –> Session Recordings.

        The MEC highly encourages you to check out the 2nd roadshow with special guest panelists AFA Director of Collective Bargaining Joe Burns and Aviation Economist Dan Akins of FlightPath Economics.

        Click here for the 2nd  roadshow video >


        Did Not Receive a Ballot or Misplaced Your Activation Code


        Flight Attendants who do not receive their voting instructions with the 16-digit activation code after the polls open may request a new code and instructions by filling out an online form. Membership Services will process these requests and a new activation code with instructions will be emailed directly to the Member as soon as possible during regular business hours.

        Click here for the Request a New Activation Code form > 

        Alternatively, you may call the AFA Ballot Helpline at (800) 424-2401, choose option 1, then enter extension 706. Flight Attendants who have dues or membership issues should call AFA Membership Services at (800) 424-2401 and choose option 7.

        AFA Membership Services and the AFA Ballot Helpline are staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5 PM EDT. The AFA International office is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so everyone is working from home. Please leave a voice message with your name, Peoplesoft number and a good callback number. Someone will return your call as soon as possible during regular business hours.


        Dues, is the Invoice You Received Correct?


        AFA International recently updated their billing systems. There were also several types of leaves due to Covid that may not have been coded consecutively. Your invoice may be showing you owe more than you do.

        Before paying your invoice or if you’ve already paid please contact AFA Membership Services at (800) 424-2401 and choose option 7. AFA Membership Services is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5 PM ET. Keep in mind that the AFA International office is currently closed due to the pandemic, so everyone is working from home. Please leave a message and someone will call you back as soon as possible during regular business hours.

        You can also email San@afaalaska.org 

        We need to know the following 

        • Peoplesoft 
        • Type or leave
        • Month or months of each leave
        • continuous or multiple leaves
        • did you come back from leave and go out on a new one
        • did you attend RT or RQ while on leave

        Uniforms


        The new uniforms have been on the line for about a year now. Since the new custom uniform was released during COVID, many Flight Attendants returning from furlough will be wearing it for the first time.

        Wondering what the guidelines and policy are for the new uniform? Here is a link to the uniform page for guidelines, ordering, the fit center, etc: https://splash.alaskasworld.com/es/uniforms/

        Need different uniform pieces? Different sizes? Here are some options to help if it is past the 90 day return policy:

        • Trade your Uniform pieces (if it’s past the 90 day return policy) with other flight attendants by posting on the AS/QX in-flight new uniform Forum on Facebook AS / QX Uniform Trades
        • Inquire with the Seattle Fit Center.  They have limited pieces that you may possibly (not guaranteed) be able to exchange your pieces for if they have the size you need. These are pieces from flight attendants who have quit, retired etc.  Phone:  206-392-7730,  email: fitcenter@alaskaair.com
        • You can also to order new pieces via the Uniform Webpage

        Committee Chairs and Members Needed


        The following Council 15 committees have vacancies in both the chair and member positions:

        • Government Affairs
        • Human Rights Committee

        If you are interested in volunteering, please have a look at the position duties and responsibilities and reach out to your Council 15 officers at SAN@afaalaska.org.


        Covid-19 Absence Reporting Form


         If you accrued attendance points for sick leave usage under Section 32 (Attendance Policy) of the CBA for a COVID-19 related absence, you had the option to submit a “COVID-19 Absence Reporting Form.”  Per the Bulletin dated April 12 2021. F/As on any leave of absence (including EVF or ELOA) as of the date of that Bulletin will have 14 calendar days to submit starting from their first day back to active service (the date you return from your leave of absence regardless of whether you fly that day or not.  Ensure you include enough detail in question #6 of the form (the reason for the absence) so a thorough review may take place 

        Any future non-work-related sick leave absences due to COVID-19, from the date this Bulletin is published, through 5/31/21, must be substantiated with a non-work-related positive COVID-19 test from either the F/A or someone in the F/A’s immediate household to be considered for point reduction. Please submit your documentation to the following confidential email address: inflightperformanceteam@alaskaair.com.


        Are you Contributing to 401k


        We discovered many F/A’s  are not taking advantage of their 401K company match. The previous company match was 7% its been 7.5% company match for 5 years. If you are able and you haven’t updated your contribution to 7.5% try and do so It all adds up in the long run. The % change is not automatic, you have to physically go into your Vanguard account or call Vanguard direct (800-523-1188).

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: BOD, CA Based, committees, meeting, Newsletter

        California Councils Joint Membership Meeting November 16, 2020

        October 8, 2020 20:28


        Board of Directors Membership Meeting

        The next membership meeting for members will be Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1100 on Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2020.  This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 35, 18 and 15 members in good standing (up-to-date on dues).  

        Agenda, time and registration details will be sent in a separate communication. 

        We look forward to seeing you there!

        -Your AFA Alaska California Council Officers-

        • Melissa, Aladrian, James and Brad (SFO@afaalaska.org)
        • Tim, Kelese, Martin and Bryan (LAX@afaalaska.org)
        • Brice, Melanie and JR (SAN@afaalaska.org)

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN, Council 18 LAX, Council 35 SFO Tagged With: Board of Directors, BOD Meeting, Council 15, Council 18, Council 35, meeting

        Proposed Annual Budget 2020-2021

        May 13, 2020 10:57

        Membership Meeting to Review 2020-2021 AFA Proposed Annual Budget

        The next membership meeting for Council 35 members will be Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1100-1200 on Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss the AFA Board of Director’s Budget Proposal 2020.  The Board will be voting on this budget during the special AFA Board of Director’s Virtual Meeting on May 20, 2020, so this is the opportunity for members to ask questions and provide feedback to their LEC President on voting preferences.  

        This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 35, 18 and 15 members in good standing (up-to-date on dues).  The only agenda item for this meeting will be the budget.  Stay tuned for future meetings to allow members the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics with a full agenda.

        You may review the agenda prior to this meeting. The full budget document will be shared during the Zoom meeting by the host.  Special Guest Terry Taylor from the AFA Finance Committee will be present to answer specific questions.

        If you wish to attend, please register by May 18, 2020. Once registered, you may submit budget questions to your LEC and the question will be answered during the meeting.  No anonymous questions will be accepted.

        Your AFA Alaska California Council Officers-

        Melissa, Aladrian, James and Brad (SFO@afaalaska.org)

        Tim, Kelese, Martin and Bryan (LAX@afaalaska.org)

        Brice, Melanie and JR (SAN@afaalaska.org)


        Melissa Osborne, LEC President •  Melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org • 415-275-1322
        Aladrian Hillmon, LEC Vice President • Aladrian.hillmon@afaalaska.org •  415-991-3791
        James Ikehara, LEC Secretary •  James.ikehara@afaalaska.org  • 415-289-9011
        Bradley Young, Council Representative • Bradley.young@afaalaska.org • 916-508-3503

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN, Council 18 LAX, Council 35 SFO Tagged With: AFA, Council 15, Council 18, Council 35, meeting

        End of Year Meetings with AFA and Management

        December 26, 2016 19:00

        Your AFA Officers invite you to join us at Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza, Liberty Station, 2401 Truxton Road tomorrow December 27th from 11:00 to 2:00 to enjoy some pizza, de-stress, decompress and visit with fellow Flight Attendants and to ask any questions or concerns you may have for the end of 2016 and for the upcoming year.

        Immediately following the AFA meeting, your 3 officers will be meeting with Shari, Sabrina, and Melissa to touch base with them and discuss operational issues.

        If you have any questions you would like addressed either during the AFA portion or the management meeting please send them to Melanie Buker, melanie.buker@gmail.com

        In Solidarity,

        Brice, Melanie, & Stephen

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: management, meeting, year end

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