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2025-2028 CBA Document Update

Over the past several months, AFA Alaska and Alaska management have worked to correct any unintended errors in the final 2025-2028 CBA document. AFA Alaska also updated citations, hyperlinks, and the index. Strikethrough language is removed, and the text color is standard black (blue for hyperlinks).

The document is now available online and will be published on the IMD (Comply365). Please note that both parties (AFA and management) reserve the right to correct any unintentional mistakes in this document (refer to LOA 19 Scrivener’s Error Corrections).

AFA Alaska is finalizing a version of the document with all changes from the 2018 JCBA underlined for reference. Once this is complete, it will replace the published version online and on the IMD, and copies will be printed for Flight Attendants who would like a paper version. Additional information on printed copies will be shared at a later date.

Thank you for your patience throughout this process.

Council 35 News – September 2022

Important Dates
September 30:  Q3 CBT Due Today!
October 03:  Vacation 2023 Bidding Round 2 Opens
October 10:  NGP Benefits Enrollment Opens
October 18:  Vacation 2023 Bidding Round 2 Closes
October 25:  Vacation 2023 Bidding Round 2 Awards
October 27:  Vacation 2023 Trading Opens

SFO ISC Update

by Raymond Ramirez, C35 ISC Chair
The Inflight Service Committee met with management at their quarterly meeting on September 21, 2022. The addition of the third cart on PLH flights is on management’s radar, but the ISC continues to advocate against this service. The lack of trash stowage, not enough supplies for three services, and long bathroom lines are the biggest concerns that have been brought forward. ISC’s goal is to work with the company to reach mutually agreeable solutions with the work group. Please continue to use Block2Block, FAIRs and ASAP to write up trash stowage concerns, flights loaded without empty carts in the AFT galley, and when supplies run out during cart service. Also, certain stations are implementing single door catering, potentially causing delays with boarding. Always notify CSAs that boarding cannot begin until the caterers finish blocking the aisle, and if it causes a delay it needs to be written as an FAIR and a safety hazard report. Other items that were brought to management’s attention include a time zone glitch on Block2Block when working Mexico flights, feedback regarding the main cabin menus needing a link to AlaskaReceipts.com for passengers, and reworking the menu layout to help avoid confusing pre order fresh food for picnic packs/retail snacks. 

Supplemental Insurance Open Enrollment

from the Benefits Committee

National Group Protection (NGP) announces the open enrollment period for supplemental benefit plans for AFA members at Alaska Airlines.  

NGP offers services to include:

  • Accident Insurance 
  •  Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Coverage
  • Whole Life Insurance

NGP offers the following options:

  • Supplemental – these plans supplement any existing coverage
  • Voluntary – members choose to participate
  • Limited Underwriting – no medical or physical exams required
  • Family Coverage – available with all of the plans
  • Portable – members can continue coverage if they leave the company
  • Payroll Deduction – premiums are paid through payroll deduction

The Virtual Enrollment for Alaska AFA members is open from October 10-31, 2022.  

New Bus Service from Hayward and Castro Valley to SFO

Go>SFO Shuttle is a new commuter bus for all workers at SFO, serving Hayward and Castro Valley. Please review the info bulletin for route schedules and details.

Participation Request from SFO Airport

by FlySFO
The SFO airport has convened an Employee Safety Task Force, and we want to hear your ideas and suggestions so we can continue to enhance safety measures at the Airport. We are seeking your input as we continue to better understand how you feel about safety and security, as well as the possibility of implementing a Chaperon Program. Therefore, your survey participation is valuable. Please complete the Safety and Security Survey, by 1700 Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  For questions, please contact Ralf Ruckelshausen at Ralf.Ruckelshausen@flysfo.com.

Negotiations Update

Stay updated on the progress of negotiations by visiting the Negotiations subsite, which can be found on the AFA Alaska website.  Want to get involved?  It’s not too late!  Council 35 is looking for Mobilization Committee members to support Section 6 Negotiations in SFO.  Please reach out to Trista Vanta, the C35 Mobilization Committee chair and/or fill out the online request form to participate in events.

Bernstein v. Virgin America Lawsuit Updates

A member of the Alaska legal team will be hosting CA base sits for September and October to answer Flight Attendant questions. Flight Attendants who take advantage of this opportunity are strongly encouraged to visit the Bernstein v. Virgin America subsite, on the plaintiff’s attorney webpage. This will provide for a well balanced viewpoint of the issue.

Got a question?

Contact information for Council 35 committee members can be found on our website.  You can also open an online support ticket and the appropriate rep will respond.

In solidarity,

Melissa, Virginia, James and Brad

Melissa Osborne, LEC President •  melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org • 415-275-1322
Virginia Fritz, LEC Vice President •  virginia.fritz@afaalaska.org • 408.489.8200
James Ikehara, LEC Secretary •  James.ikehara@afaalaska.org  • 415-289-9011
Bradley Young, Council Representative • bradley.young@afaalaska.org • 916-508-3503

ALPA Alaska Approves Tentative Agreement for Pilot Ratification

Master Executive Council (MEC) President Jeffrey Peterson

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Alaska Airlines leadership recently announced they approved a tentative agreement (TA) with Alaska Airlines management for pilot ratification.

Click here for the Alaska Airlines Pilots TA Quick Guide (September 2022) >

At a quick glance, the TA contains impressive improvements to scope, compensation, work rules, hours of service, retirement, and other additional improvements.

Regardless of the outcome of the ratification vote, this TA raises the bar for Alaska Airlines pilots — and raises our expectations of Alaska Airlines management in Flight Attendant negotiations!

In Solidarity,

Jeff

Council 35 News – August 2022

Important Dates
September 1: Vacation Bidding Round 1 Begins
September  19: Vacation Bidding Round 1 Closes
September 26:  Vacation Bidding Round 1 Awards
September 30:  Q3 CBT Due

Ticket System Back up and Running!

We are pleased to report that the AFA Alaska Online Support Center (support.afaalaska.org) is now back online and fully operational.  AFA representatives have started the process of reviewing outstanding tickets that were filed prior to the outage occurring last Thursday, August 18.  If you filed a ticket prior to August 18th or after the system came back online today, your patience is greatly appreciated as our AFA volunteers begin to work through the backlog.

Section 6 Negotiations

September is here and Section 6 Negotiations for Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants are scheduled to formally begin!  Thank you everyone for sending the Negotiations Committee your ideas and for filling out the survey.  Member input is invaluable and guides the committee to prioritize needs. Please bookmark the Negotiations subsite, which can be found on the AFA Alaska website, to stay updated on the progress of negotiations.  Want to get involved?  It’s not too late!  Council 35 is looking for Mobilization Committee members to support Section 6 Negotiations in SFO.  Please reach out to Trista Vanta, the C35 Mobilization Committee chair and/or fill out the online request form to participate in events.

Bernstein v. Virgin America Lawsuit

For months now Council 35 officers have been asking the company for updates on possible compliance solutions to the California meal and rest break law.  Alaska maintains that the decision is forthcoming however will not commit to any possible scenarios.  Your Council 35 officers have made it clear that the delay in communicating to Flight Attendants has created a high level of anxiety in all of us, but especially with CA-based Flight Attendants. The company has recently communicated that they will host California base sits. A member of the Alaska legal team will be available to answer Flight Attendant questions, however it is unclear whether or not any new and/or helpful information will be offered.  Flight Attendants are encouraged to visit the Bernstein v. Virgin America subsite on the plaintiff’s attorney webpage to balance all information and get perspective on both sides of the issue.

Hotel Committee Update

by Cassie Dole, C35 Hotel Committee Chair
The Hotel Committee committee is working through issues with rooms not being available when crew members arrive at a hotel and having to wait, sometimes for an extended period of time. It is important that Flight Attendants call Crew Scheduling upon arrival if rooms are not ready and then again when provided with a room. Management has been providing additional compensation for documented wait times of one hour or longer.  If you’ve had an unacceptable or substandard experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation provider, please report the issue!  Our AFA Hotel Committee receives a copy of every CrewCare report filed and each one is read and reviewed. Please follow up by documenting with a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

Participation Request: Human Rights and Uniform Surveys

by AFA International
The Human Rights and Uniform Committees want to hear more from Flight Attendants! To better know what Flight Attendants need and what can be done to fight for FA rights, please take two important surveys:

Human Rights and Equity Committee Survey

Uniform and Gender Expression Survey

Interested in joining the Human Rights Committee?  We have openings!  Please email your Council 35 officers to set up a time to discuss this opportunity.

No Stock Buybacks in Aviation Until Problems are Fixed!

by AFA International
COVID relief legislation temporarily prohibited airlines from using stock buybacks that enrich executives and big investors on the backs of workers and consumers. But those prohibitions end on September 30. Now is not the time to start sending cash to Wall Street when the airlines can’t yet meet public demand or manage effectively through operational challenges. Airline workers have had contract negotiations on hold for years – delaying raises and improving working conditions needed to keep skilled workers on the job and attract new applicants.

We call on all airline CEOs to extend the COVID relief ban on stock buybacks until:

  • operational meltdowns are not the norm
  • staffing and flight schedules are aligned to support public demand
  • labor contract negotiations are concluded.

Stabilizing the industry must be CEOs #1 priority. Not $1 in stock buybacks until this is achieved.  Join the fight and take action by signing the petition.

Got a question?

Contact information for Council 35 committee members can be found on our website.  You can also open an online support ticket and the appropriate rep will respond.

In solidarity,

Melissa, Virginia, James and Brad

Melissa Osborne, LEC President •  melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org • 415-275-1322
Virginia Fritz, LEC Vice President •  virginia.fritz@afaalaska.org • 408.489.8200
James Ikehara, LEC Secretary •  James.ikehara@afaalaska.org  • 415-289-9011
Bradley Young, Council Representative • bradley.young@afaalaska.org • 916-508-3503

News and Updates August

 Important Dates and Information

Important Dates

August 1: Deadline for the 90,000 Mileage Bonus

August 2: Deadline for updating email address for AFA Negotiations Survey

August 3: AFA Negotiations Survey Launch

August 19: AFA Negotiations Survey Close

Alaska Airlines 90th Anniversary Gifts

As of today’s publication, 96 SAN Flight Attendants have not signed up to receive the 90th Anniversary Bonus.  The deadline to receive the anniversary bonuses is 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. If  you do not have you’re own mileage account you can create one for free. Once you have your number  Please enter your Mileage Plan number into PeopleSoft and make your selection for either $90 to the Company Store or a $90 Yiftee gift card.  Miles can be used on other airlines and other travel perks!  For more information visit Alaskasworld. 

Negotiations, Does AFA have your Personal Email? Stay Informed

To ensure you receive an invitation to complete our Negotiations Survey, use this link to update your personal contact information directly with AFA Membership Services if you have recently changed your email address. Sign up with this link to receive AFA Alaska e-newsletters and stay in the loop with the latest negotiations news.  

PBS Bidding

After months of planning, NAVBLUE ClassBid (the old PBS bidding interface) has officially been retired.  Flight Attendants will now only have access to the newer interface, WebApp.  Your login and password remain the same.  Bookmark https://asapbs.navblue.aero/webapp.  
Available WebApp Training Resources 

Negotiations Mobilization Volunteers

As we get closer to the start of negotiations there will be various events planned. If you are interested in becoming a Mobilization Volunteer and assisting with these events please reach out to our SAN LEC Mobilization Chair Sam Wolff at sam.wolff@afaalaska.org

California COVID-19 Law:  Action for Flight Attendants

The 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Effective February 19, 2022 – retroactive to January 1, 2022 was put in place to protect employees from COVID-19 absences. 

Management has taken a position that Flight Attendants are not eligible for these CA benefits, however AFA does not agree. Your Council 15 officers encourage all CA-based Flight Attendants that have COVID-19 related absences to file a wage claim with the state and/or report a labor law violation. AFA has received reports that some California-based F/As have had success filing a claim and potentially will be eligible for compensation if the claim is ultimately resolved in their favor.

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement Roadshow Information

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is hosting three virtual roadshows to share information about the newly negotiated Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA). Here are a few reminders: Mark Your Calendar If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – November 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, November 25, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually 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), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement

After extensive negotiations, the Hawaiian Flight Attendant SEA LOA has been ratified, marking a significant milestone for both the union and management. This agreement introduces enhanced contractual provisions specifically designed to protect Hawaiian Flight Attendants as the new Seattle base is established. Hawaiian Flight Attendants are encouraged to review the SEA LOA and Q&A to understand their options.

Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee – Question and Answer (Q and A)

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants General Q1. When will the Hawaiian SEA domicile open? A. Management anticipates opening the SEA domicile in April 2026. Q2. When will vacancies be posted and awarded for the SEA domicile? A. Management anticipates the initial vacancies to be posted in mid-December 2025 and awarded on January […]

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