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AFA Council 19 (SEA) LEC Vice President Runoff Election Results

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The following AFA Flight Attendant was elected to the office of LEC Vice President representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Seattle:

LEC Vice President: Melinda Jorge Henderson

View the certified election results here >>

This officer will serve a term of office starting July 1, 2023 and concluding on June 30, 2026.

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

AFA Council 19 (SEA) Election Results

Master Executive Council (MEC)

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Seattle:

LEC President: Paula Isla-McGill
LEC Secretary: Adam Clarey
Council Representative: Megan Brown
Council Representative: Jerry Sinclair

Due to a tie between Melinda Jorge Henderson & Ty Tufono-Chaussee, a run-off election will be held for the office of LEC Vice President.

View the certified election results here >>

These officers will serve a term of office starting July 1, 2023 and concluding on June 30, 2026.

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

AFA Council 39 (PDX) Election Results

Master Executive Council (MEC)

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Portland:

LEC President: Steven Maller 
LEC Vice President: Krystle Berry 
LEC Secretary: Bethany Badalamenti

View the certified election results here >>

These officers will serve a term of office starting July 1, 2023 and concluding on June 30, 2026.

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

Council #19 Elections

Council #19 Elections

Elections are underway for Seattle AFA-CWA Officers

Elections for the next term of office are underway. The three-year term begins July 1, 2023. In order for your votes to be recorded, you must be a member in good standing. However all members will be mailed ballots. If you have recently moved, and have not changed your mailing address with AFA-CWA, you may not receive a ballot. If you need assistance, please contact one of your local officers.

Election Schedule:

4-25-2023: Voting notice and voting guide are mailed containing your personal 16-digit activation code. 

4-28-2023: 12:00PM EST –  Polls open and voting begins

5-18-2023: 3:00PM EST –  Polls close and the election count takes place

Here are the candidates running for office:

LEC PRESIDENT:

Paula Isla-McGill

Kiara O’Bryant

Teresa (Terry) Taylor

LEC VIce President:

Ian Haywood

Jake Jones

Melinda Jorge-Henderson

Ty Tufono-Chaussee

LEC Secretary:

Adam Clarey

Bianca Dew

Jarod McNeill

LEC Council Representative (2 positions):

Megan E Brown

LeAnne Canton

Daphne Clarkson

Anuhea Beverly Coubertier

Erik Mastrud

Jorge “Martin” Monteblanco 

Jarod “Jerry” Sinclair

Andrew Stinson

Julie Thornton

Kaitlyn Zemp

AFA Council 30 (ANC) Election Results

Master Executive Council (MEC)

The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to Local Council Officer positions representing Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants based in Anchorage:

LEC President: LeiLauni Scheideman
LEC Vice President: Heather Reier
LEC Secretary: Anne Madsen

View the certified election results here >>

These officers will serve a term of office starting January 1, 2023 and concluding on December 31, 2025.

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

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2024

Scheduling Committee On Tuesday, September 24, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons/Representatives met 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), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes & Russel Rivinius (PDX), Kanako Yamado (LAX), and Kitty […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) On Tuesday, September 10, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting in person were Debi Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin […]

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Inflight Service Committee On Thursday, September 17, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Naomi Parcell (ANC), Ross DeJong (SEA), Todd Horn (PDX), Raymond Ramirez (SFO), Johanna Thomas (LAX), and Andrew Malone […]

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Reserve Committee On Thursday, September 12, representatives from our AFA Local Reserve Committees met to discuss their ongoing work to advocate for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Brandi Urban (ANC), Conner Gallagher (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Adrian Alcantara (SAN). Also present was MEC Reserve […]

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Uniform Committee On Wednesday, August 7th, the AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Present at the meeting were Dana Butchen (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), JP Perina (SAN), and MEC Uniform […]

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