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    AFA Update – December 11, 2020

    December 11, 2020 12:00

    In This Edition

    • MEC Resolution on Gender Equality
    • CALL CONGRESS: We’re Closer to #ReliefNow Than Ever Before
    • Georgia Senate Runoff Election
    • Community Resources for Those in Need

    MEC Resolution on Gender Equality

    Master Executive Council (MEC)

    AFA has long been a champion of equality both in and out of the workplace.  Over the course of many years, we have made achievements in our struggle to realize fair treatment for all.  There is still much work to be done, however, and we continue with our efforts to achieve workplace equality almost daily.

    The Master Executive Council (MEC) recently adopted a resolution in support of gender equality, specifically in regard to the right to recognition, acceptance, and inclusion of people of all gender identities and gender expressions.  As a part of the resolution, the MEC is calling upon Alaska Airlines management to make much needed changes to company policies in order to recognize, accept, and include non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals.  You can view the complete language of the resolution on the AFA Alaska website by clicking here.

    What Are Gender Identity and Gender Expression?

    Gender identity refers to how you view your gender internally (e.g., man, woman, or another gender).  Gender expression refers to how you present your gender on the outside through your behavior, mannerisms, the clothing you wear, your voice, and other characteristics. Gender non-conforming is a broader term that describes people who do not follow other people’s ideas or stereotypes about how they should look or act based on the female or male sex they were assigned at birth.

    In our society, many people identify and express themselves as either male or female.  This is often referred to as the “gender binary”, meaning that it has two parts—male and female.  People who are non-binary have a gender that doesn’t fall into one of these two categories. They may have a gender that blends both male and female elements, is different than male or female, or they may not identify with any gender.

    If you’d like to read more to further understand non-binary and gender non-conforming people, you can find additional information using the links below:

    • Pride at Work – Union Guide to Discussing LGBTQ People and Issues
    • National Center for Transgender Equality – Understanding Non-Binary People

    A Request for Immediate Action

    Earlier this week, the MEC sent a formal letter to management requesting an immediate meeting to discuss the resolution and begin the process of working to study, review, and update company policies as quickly as possible.  We have requested that the frontline employee uniform and appearance standards be reviewed first as they are one of the most significantly impactful areas of inequality for those who are non-binary and/or gender non-conforming.

    Questions?

    Please contact your LEC President with any questions about the MEC Resolution.


    CALL CONGRESS: We’re Closer to #ReliefNow Than Ever Before

    Government Affairs Committee

    We’ve rallied, marched, called, emailed, tweeted, and more to demand our members of Congress extend the Payroll Support Program (PSP). Our activism is forcing lawmakers to publicly come out to support #ReliefNow for Flight Attendants and essential aviation workers and urge their colleagues to take action. 

    Throughout the next 7 days, we have to be louder than we’ve ever been before

    The $908 billion bipartisan proposal on emergency relief has significant support across Congress, but there are a few outstanding issues unrelated to PSP. Our action and voices are critical to getting this legislation over the finish line.

    Congress is gearing up to depart Washington, D.C. for the holidays and before they leave, they must pass a government funding bill by Friday, December 11th, to avert a government shutdown. Congress is expected to extend that deadline to December 18th. That is unfortunate because every day counts for those out of work and all the disruption and suffering caused for people without relief – and even those on the job under these conditions. We need to continue to demand #ReliefNow. Every day counts! This is a bridge of emergency relief for the whole country for four month. Stimulus discussions for recovery would be renewed in the New Year. More relief will be needed for our country to recover.

    Our members of Congress must hear from us, our family members and friends, every day

    SENATE: (888) 848-4824
    HOUSE: (888) 907-9365

    “Hello, I am a constituent calling to tell my (Senator/Representative) that we need emergency relief and an extension of the Payroll Support Program TODAY. We are out of work and without healthcare. Do not leave Washington, D.C. without passing emergency relief for our families. Do your job. Thank you.”


    Georgia Senate Runoff Election

    Government Affairs Committee

    On January 5, voters in Georgia will have the opportunity to vote in an election to determine who will represent them in the United States Senate.  Georgia voters will have the opportunity to send two candidates to Washington who support working Americans through the right to organize and bargain collectively.  This election is critical as the outcome has the ability to affect the balance of power in the Senate.

    With judicial nominees, a stimulus deal, infrastructure and health care measures, and tax and spending policies all on the line, the Senate races in Georgia are likely to take on an intensity that mirrors the presidential race that just ended.  We need to do everything possible to encourage Georgia voters to vote and get the word out about pro-worker candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.

    Our fellow AFA and CWA members will be working to reach out to Georgia voters through phone banking activities every Tuesday until the election as well for several days prior to the election itself.  You can help make a difference and get the word out by signing up for a shift and joining the phone bank!  Available shifts are:

    Tuesday, December 15th2 to 5 PM PST 
    Tuesday, December 22nd2 to 5 PM PST
    Tuesday, December 29th2 to 5 PM PST
    Sunday, January 3rd9 AM to 5 PM PST
    Monday, January 4th2 to 5 PM PST
    Tuesday, January 5th (Election Day)9 AM to 3:30 PM PST
    Click here to sign up for a shift

    Signing up for just one shift can make a difference and you’re welcome to sign up for as many shifts as you’d like.  After you sign up for shifts, you’ll receive Zoom information about how to connect to the phone bank.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions, please contact your Local Government Affairs Committee.


    Community Resources for Those in Need

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee

    Your AFA EAP Committee has compiled the below list of websites that may prove helpful with the financial strains of our times.

    Food Banks, Housing and Utility Assistance, Clothing Closets, Veteran Services etc.  

    • United Way and Local Assistance Resources in your Area  www.211.org
    • State by state resources and benefits to replace lost wages, housing and food assistance, resources to assist workers impacted by COVID   https://aflcio.org/covid-19/state-resources

    Health Care

    • Low-cost/no cost local health care services for adults and children: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
    • Insurance for children if parents don’t have coverage for them. www.insurekidsnow.gov
    • Open Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act – (open Season 11/1-12/15) www.healthcare.gov
    • Hill-Burton free or low cost hospitals/medical facilities. https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton/facilities.html
    • Join a Study/Trial- Find a study by disease, country, state that is actively recruiting participants. www.clinicaltrials.gov

    Behavioral Health Care

    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Website for sliding fee or no cost mental health services. https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

    Prescription Assistance Programs

    • Partnership for Prescription Assistance: A program sponsored by drug companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations, and civic groups. It helps low-income, uninsured patients get free or low-cost, brand-name medications. http://www.pparx.org  Ph: 888-477-2669 
    • NeedyMeds: A nonprofit group that has an extensive database of information about patient assistance programs, state assistance, drug discount programs, and free or low-cost medical care. You can search the database for free on its website. The site also has information on thousands of programs to help consumers through the application process. www.needymeds.org
    • RxAssist: An online database of drug company programs that provide free or affordable drugs and copay assistance. www.rxassist.org
    • RxHope: A web-based resource where you can search by medication to find assistance programs. It also offers help with the application process. www.rxhope.com
    • RxOutreach: A mail-order pharmacy for people with little to no health insurance coverage. www.rxoutreach.org

    Questions?

    Contact your Local EAP Committee if you’d like more personalized assistance in understanding and accessing these or other resources.

    Filed Under: EAP/Professional Standards Committee, Government Affairs Committee, Human Rights Committee, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2020, community resources, election, furlough, gender equality, gender expression, gender identity, Georgia Senate Runoff, Payroll Support Program

    AFA Special Update – October 2, 2020

    October 2, 2020 20:30

    AFA Special Update – October 2, 2020

    In This Edition

    • November 2020 Staffing and Scheduling
    • #ExtendPSP #ReliefNow

    November 2020 Staffing and Scheduling

    Master Executive Council

    Very time-sensitive information to report here! At AFA’s request, management has sent an email (“Base Transfers – November”) to Company email addresses, sent another email to involuntarily furloughed (IVF’d) Flight Attendants’ respective personal email addresses on file with the Company, and posted an alert and Informational Bulletin 2020-0096 on the World of Inflight (AAG SSO login required).

    Involuntary Furlough Update

    See the emailed version of this special update sent to personal email addresses on file with AFA Alaska for the latest developments regarding involuntary furloughs.

    Vacancy Bids (Base Transfers)

    Inflight is anticipating that vacancy bids (i.e. base transfers) will be awarded in all six domiciles for November. The base transfer bidding window will be extremely shortened, with bids closing on Monday morning. Base transfer forms can be located on the World of Inflight -> Schedule & Bidding -> Line Bidding -> Base Transfer Request Form (AAG SSO login required). Vacancy bids (base transfer requests) must be submitted by Monday, October 5th at 0900 PT.

    Revised Bidding Timeline

    The PBS bidding timeline for November is being pushed by one day to October 6-11. However, this will not affect the posting or trading timelines. Details as follows:

    • Oct. 5 – Vacancy bids (base transfer requests) close 0900 PT
    • Oct. 6 – PBS bids open 0900 PT
    • Oct. 11 – PBS bids close 0900 PT
    • Oct. 13 – PBS awards complete by 0900 PT
    • Oct. 14 – PBS bid protest complete and schedules final by 0900 PT
    • Oct. 14 – Schedules posted in JCTE as scheduled
    • Oct. 15 – FA to FA trading as scheduled
    • Oct. 16 – Open Time as scheduled
    • Oct. 17 – Out of domicile as scheduled

    #ExtendPSP #ReliefNow

    Government Affairs

    Republicans Blocked Payroll Support Program Extension Act From Moving Forward

    Watch President Sara Nelson’s October 2nd video update >

    Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Flight Attendant champion and honorary AFA member issued a statement after Republicans blocked H.R. 8504, the Payroll Support Program Extension Act, from moving forward. Click here for more >

    TAKE ACTION!

    Call Congress

    SENATE: 888-848-4824
    HOUSE: 888-907-9365

    “Hello, I am a constituent calling to tell my (Senator/Representative) that aviation workers are out of time. Furloughs have begun and we only have days to reverse course. We need a clean extension of the Payroll Support Program NOW. Without an extension of this successful jobs program, there is no backstop for layoffs. This is just the start. Inaction is not an option. We are out of time. #ExtendPSP now. Get it done. Thank you.”

    Write Congress

    Send a letter to your Representative and two Senators: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/save-aviation-jobs

    Tweet Congress (and add pictures of you in uniform to each!)

    We’ve made it easy to Tweet at your lawmakers. Click here to get started. 

    Or, you can copy and paste the following Tweets into your Twitter. 

    • Massive layoffs have begun for Flight Attendants & aviation workers. We only have a few days to reverse course. Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW, [tag your Senators/Representative]! Pass #ReliefNow to save my job & healthcare! #ExtendPSP
    • I’m one of thousands of furloughed Flight Attendants who needs [tag your Senators/Representative] to act to extend the Payroll Support Program TODAY. We need #ReliefNow! #ExtendPSP
    • Tell your personal story using the hashtags #ReliefNow and #ExtendPSP

    If you do not know your Senators or Representatives’ Twitter handles you can find them here! Don’t have Twitter, set up an account today to take action. Here’s how >

    Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: 2020, base transfers, bidding, involuntary furlough, IVF, Payroll Support Program, PBS, Preferential Bidding System, PSP, vacancy bids

    AFA Special Update – September 30, 2020

    September 30, 2020 21:00

    AFA Special Update – September 30, 2020

    In This Edition

    • A Message for Our Departing Early Out Flight Attendants
    • With Hours to Furlough Cliff, Flight Attendants Demand #ReliefNow
    • TAKE ACTION: Keep Calling, Keep Tweeting. Let’s Get It Done.

    A Message for Our Departing Early Out Flight Attendants

    Master Executive Council

    It’s hard to believe it is finally time to say goodbye to our departing Early Out Flight Attendants. The collective efforts of our most senior Early Out Flight Attendants have made it possible for the opportunity to enjoy lifetime careers as Flight Attendants, to be respected as safety professionals and to be recognized as Aviation’s First Responders. Thank you for blazing the trail for all of us—we truly stand on the shoulders of giants!

    For many of us, we have never known a time when you were not available to provide your guidance, encouragement and comfort. We will endeavor to continue the fine traditions that you have pioneered. With the greatest of respect, we offer our gratitude for your years of service, wisdom and grace. You will be deeply missed!


    With Hours to Furlough Cliff, Flight Attendants Demand #ReliefNow

    Government Affairs Committee

    COVID relief negotiations continue in Congress

    See AFA’s latest media statement regarding #ReliefNow >

    Watch: President Sara Nelson’s Latest Video Update >

    COVID relief negotiations continue in Congress. Alaska Airlines management has confirmed involuntary furloughs are moving forward as the CARES Act Payroll Support Program (PSP) expires at midnight tonight. Some hope remains as talks continue and airlines confirm reversal if Congressional agreement is reached within days. Click here for more information in the latest AFA Interactive >

    TAKE ACTION: Keep Calling, Keep Tweeting. Let’s Get It Done.

    Call Congress

    SENATE: 888-848-4824
    HOUSE: 888-907-9365

    “Hello, I am a constituent calling to tell my (Senator/Representative) that aviation workers are out of time. Furloughs have begun and we only have days to reverse course. We need a clean extension of the Payroll Support Program NOW. Without an extension of this successful jobs program, there is no backstop for layoffs. This is just the start. Inaction is not an option. #ReliefNow for the whole country. Get it done. Thank you.”

    Tweet Your Representative and Senators (add pictures of you in uniform to each!):

    We’ve made it easy to Tweet at your lawmakers. Click here to get started. Or, you can copy and paste the following Tweets into your Twitter. 

    • Massive layoffs have begun for Flight Attendants & aviation workers. We only have a few days to reverse course. Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW, [tag your Senators/Representative]! Pass #ReliefNow to save my job & healthcare! #ExtendPSP
    • I’m one of thousands of furloughed Flight Attendants who needs [tag your Senators/Representative] to act to extend the Payroll Support Program TODAY. We need #ReliefNow! #ExtendPSP
    • Tell your personal story using the hashtags #ReliefNow and #ExtendPSP

    If you do not know your Senators or Representatives’ Twitter handles you can find them here! Don’t have Twitter, set up an account today to take action. Here’s how >

    Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: 2020, COVID-19, early out, involuntary furlough, Payroll Support Program, PSP, retirement

    AFA Update – September 4, 2020

    September 4, 2020 19:00

    In This Edition

    • #ReliefNow Rally in Seattle on September 8
    • National Group Protection Supplemental Insurance Premium Waiver for COVID-19 Leaves and Furloughs
    • A September 11th Anniversary Message from Your AFA EAP

    #ReliefNow Rally in Seattle on September 8

    Government Affairs Committee

    On Tuesday, September 8th, the AFA Council 19 Government Affairs Committee will be hosting a #ReliefNow Rally in Seattle to demand a clean extension of the Payroll Support Program. We will be rallying outside the offices of Senators Murray and Cantwell at 12 PM Pacific. An extension of the Payroll Support Program will provide job security for hundreds of thousands by requiring airlines continue their promise of no furloughs through March of 2021. With hundreds of thousands of jobs on the line, including hundreds here at Alaska, we ask that you join us in rallying and demanding an extension.  

    What: Seattle #ReliefNow Rally
    When: Tuesday, September 8 a 12 PM Pacific
    Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174

    This event is open to all, including Flight Attendants laying over in Seattle as well as friends and family members.  Not able to join in Seattle?  Visit the #ReliefNow page to find an event near you.

    Keep The Pressure On Congress—Call Your Representative and Senators!

    Flight Attendants continue to pressure Congress to put in place #ReliefNow. Last week, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows talked about extending aid to airlines but acknowledged that Congress must act — executive orders will not save our jobs. Congress is set to return to D.C. on September 8th. We have to keep up the pressure this week with one message: #ReliefNow for aviation workers and all Americans. Get it done. 

    Make three calls every day this week. One to your Representative and two to your Senators.

    SENATE: 888-848-4824
    HOUSE: 888-907-9365

    Sample Script:

    “Hello, I am a constituent calling to ask my Senator/Representative to save my job as an essential worker and airline employee. An overwhelming majority of Congress supports an extension to the Payroll Support Program for aviation workers to avoid massive job loss in October and also to ensure there’s no cancellation of service to small communities. We need a COVID-19 relief package with our payroll support passed TODAY. Our jobs are on the line right now and millions are hurting without this relief! Keep us connected to our jobs, paychecks, & healthcare. We are counting on you. Thank you.”

    You can also find local office information by looking up your Representative and Senators at house.gov and senate.gov.


    National Group Protection Supplemental Insurance Premium Waiver for COVID-19 Leaves and Furloughs

    Benefits Committee

    Most Company-offered supplemental insurance coverage continues while on COVID-19 leaves or furloughs, and the premiums for such insurance are double-deducted upon return to service or are direct billed by the Company or an agent of the Company depending on the situation. However, premiums for supplemental insurance offered by National Group Protection (NGP) / Continental Accident Insurance Company (CAIC) and payroll deducted as “Continental Insurance (CAIC)” are not double-deducted or direct billed by the Company or an agent of the Company.

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NGP has offered a generous continuation of coverage and a six-month suspension of premiums for Flight Attendants on leaves or furloughs beginning in May and for the remainder of 2020. The six months are not required to be consecutive and the waiver of premium may continue into 2021 if the Flight Attendant is on leave or furlough as of December 31, 2020.

    No action is required in order to maintain coverage. CAIC will honor claims during this time (subject to policy provisions/language and documentation requirements). NGP will communicate directly with Flight Attendants who are expected to exhaust the waiver of premium.

    If you have any questions, you may contact NGP directly at 1-800-344-9016 or service@ngp-ins.com.


    A September 11th Anniversary Message from Your AFA EAP

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee

    We know that the anniversaries of significant events in people’s lives can sometimes trigger reactions.  September 11, 2020 will be no different.  Some of us may harness our responses by participating in commemorative activities and memorials.    For others, September 11th will be marked by private reflections and personal tributes like a moment of silence or picking up a trip on the 11th.  For others, September 11th will serve as a reminder that September is National Preparedness Month.  Many will channel their responses into creating or updating family disaster communication/preparedness plans. 

    However you choose to structure your day this September 11th or however it just naturally unfolds, please remember that your AFA EAP Committee Members welcome being a part of it.  If you or a flying partner needs a confidential ear, please call us at (949) 470-0493 or find local EAP Committee Member contact information at afaalaska.org/eap.  Remember, we’re just a phone call away.  

    Filed Under: EAP/Professional Standards Committee, Government Affairs Committee, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: #ReliefNow, 2020, EAP, Government Affairs, Payroll Support Program, September 11th

    Council 35 News – August 2020

    August 31, 2020 11:37

    Important Dates Coming Up

    • Hawaii Travel Declaration Forms (online only):  September 1
    • 2021 Vacation Bidding Opens:  September 4

    Payroll Support Program Extension

    Although Congress has technically recessed for now, work to extend the Payroll Support Program (PSP) continues in earnest during the recess. If PSP were to be extended at any point and involuntary furloughs subsequently prohibited, AFA and management would meet and confer over any necessary changes to furlough mitigations and involuntary furloughs pursuant to the October 2020 Involuntary Furlough Mitigations Letter of Agreement. Realistically, that would likely lead to discussion regarding voluntary leave programs similar to those offered over the last five months.  Want to help ensure PSP continues?  Volunteers for the AFA phone bank are needed!  Please contact your Council 35 officers for more information.

    IVF in SFO

    With 119 Flight Attendants involuntarily furloughed (IVF), SFO is second behind SEA in the number of FAs affected by the IVF.  However SFO is the largest Alaska base to have been relocated to a new domicile.  On behalf of your Council 35 officers, we are sad to see you go.  Please reach out if you have any questions or need support while adjusting to the change and moving to a new base. To ensure you get all the AFA information you need for your new base, it is recommended that FAs update their newsletter preference online.

    California Wildfires

    Our hearts go out to SFO Flight Attendants that have been impacted by the California Wildfires.  For support and more information please refer to the August 22 communication. SFO EAP is available to support those affected by the Wildfires: eap.sfo@afaalaska.org.  If you wish to donate to those affected or would like to apply for financial assistance, please visit:

    • AFA Disaster Relief
    • CWA Disaster Relief

    No OAL Travel on Leave

    As reported in the July 2020 Newsletter, AFA has been advocating for employee use of OAL travel benefits during one of the many staffing leaves.  Unfortunately your Council 35 officers are sorry to report that AFA was not successful in persuading the company to reconsider their position on OAL travel.

    Stay Informed

    Although Flight Attendants are not required to read company emails and bulletins while on leave, it is recommended that FAs keep current with all the latest information while on leave during this time of constant change.  Additionally it’s important to ensure the personal email address on file with AFA is up-to-date.  To change your contact information, please visit the AFA website to update email and/or mailing address.

    Membership Dues While on Leave

    As a reminder, Article II.C.1.b of the AFA Constitution & Bylaws require that AFA dues continue to be paid during any leave of absence less than 90 days.  If you currently pay your dues through payroll deduction, dues payments will continue to be deducted as long as you continue to receive a paycheck with sufficient funds for all other payroll deductions plus your AFA dues.  If you are no longer receiving a paycheck or your paycheck does not cover all of your payroll deductions, AFA dues will not be deducted and you will instead receive an invoice from AFA International Membership Services.  Members can pay dues online or submit invoice payment via mail.  Please contact membership services for specific account information.

    EAP is Here to Help

    These are extremely difficult and stressful times. Please remember that the SFO Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Committee is always available as a support resource.  For help, please contact sfo.eap@afaalaska.org.  

    How do I contact Council 35 Officers?

    Using a personal email address, the preferred methods of contact are:

    • Open an Online Support Request ticket
    • Officer group email sfo@afaalaska.org (if one officer is flying /unavailable other officers can respond)
    • Individual officer emails (if information is for a specific officer)
    • Calls/text (if situation requires more urgent attention)

    When contacting Council 35 officers please avoid the following methods:

    • Sending to/from alaskaair email (subject to company audits and therefore not private)
    • Officer personal Facebook/social media accounts (not actively monitored for AFA concerns)
    • Excessively lengthy texts (please use email for important information as it’s easier to respond and forward to appropriate resource-texts should be reserved for alerts to an issue that requires a timely response)

    Please allow at least one business day for a response to any method of contact (email, phone, text).  

    Stay healthy and safe!

    In solidarity,

    Melissa, Aladrian, James and Brad


    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 35 SFO Tagged With: California Wildfires, Council 35, dues, EAP, extended leave of absence, Hawaii, IVF, leave of absence, Newsletter, Payroll Support Program

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