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August 27 RED Hot Informational Picketing – Sign Up Now!

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.

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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

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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 

AFA RED Hot Summer Picnic – August 20

Angle Lake Park
19408 International Blvd
SeaTac, WA 98188

Wednesday, August 20, 2014
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PDT)

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Get Ready for a RED Hot Summer Picnic!

You’re invited for a day of food, fun, and solidarity at Angle Lake Park.  Angle Lake Park is conveniently located next to Alaska Airlines corporate headquarters in SeaTac, WA.  This is a family-friendly event, so be sure to bring the kids!

On The Menu

Hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda will be provided by AFA Council 19.  We’re counting on you to bring along some tasty side dishes and desserts to share (see below).  Due to City of SeaTac regulations, no alcoholic beverages are permitted.

What To Bring

  • If you’re coming from the Seattle area, please bring a side dish or dessert to share family-style with your fellow AFA members and their families.
  • Lawn chairs and blankets will help to make you more comfortable as you enjoy the event
  • Be sure to wear your new RED AFA t-shirt.  If you don’t have one already, we’ll have plenty on hand at the event!

Coming From Out of Town?

Even if you don’t live in the Seattle area, we hope that you’ll join us for the event.  The use of non-revenue standby travel is permitted for the event.

Let Us Know You’re Coming!

Eventbrite - AFA Summer Picnic

Questions?

Contact the Council 19 Seattle LEC Officers or email us at events@afaalaska.org

Council 18 (LAX) Needs You! Volunteer Now!

In preparation for the upcoming May 20th Mobilization events at each base, AFA Council 18 (LAX) Mobilization trainings are being held at the Westin LAX May 15th. By attending a single two-hour session, you’ll be empowered with knowledge about how you can help the Negotiating Committee send management a unified message—we are Five Bases, Standing Strong!

Read more about the Mobilization Committee at alaskamec.org/mobilization.  Ready to gear up and make a difference?  Sign up to attend a Mobilization Training session at alaskamec.org/mobilization/training.

Details of the first Mobilization event will be provided at the training May 15th. Please plan on attending one of the two sessions (May 15th) and event on May 2oth.

Mobilization Training is at the Westin LAX:  session 1 is from 10am-12pm, session 2 is from 1pm-3pm.Sign up at www.alaskamec.org/mobilization/training. Please contact StacyC.Uebelhor@yahoo.com with any questions.

Five Bases Standing Strong!

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, October 28, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Airlines Corporate Headquarters to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), […]

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SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025 Update #2

This session was marked by the Negotiating Committee’s strong advocacy for protections and enhancements that would support the Seattle base as a viable option for transferring Flight Attendants. With insights from Ryan St. John, the Vice President of Finance, Planning, and Investor Relations for Alaska Airlines, the Negotiating Committee highlighted the necessity of combining data-driven strategies with hands-on experience and sufficient resources for long-term success.

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