This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

June: Human Rights Update

As we move through June, we recognize and celebrate several important observances that reflect our commitment to inclusion, equity, education, and community. We encourage you to learn more through the resources provided below.

Mahalo,

Bruni Agosto-Pinal
Human Rights & Equity Chair
Council 47 LAX/SEA
bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org

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🌈 Pride Month | All Month Long 🌈

Pride Month is both a celebration and a call to action. We honor the courage of those who came before us, stand with those facing challenges today, and recommit ourselves to building workplaces and communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

What began as a commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall uprising has evolved into a global movement centered on education, advocacy, visibility, community, and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Solidarity means showing up for one another. When one community is under attack, we are all affected. We proudly celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community every day, and especially during Pride Month.

AFA Pride pins are avaiable in the LAX and SEA Lounges.

Join AFA Pride Events

• Celebrate Pride with AFA
• AFA Pride 2026 Events Calendar

Resources

• Stonewall Riots History (Zinn Education Project)
• Lei Pua ʻAla: Queer Films from the Pacific
• Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
• Human Rights Campaign Resources
• Pride at Work Collective Bargaining Resources
• PFLAG Resources
• GLAAD Research and Resources

Happy Pride!

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June 11 | King Kamehameha Day

King Kamehameha Day honored the legacy of King Kamehameha I, the leader who united the Hawaiian Islands under one kingdom. Observed annually on June 11, it is the only state holiday in the United States dedicated to a monarch.

Resources

• Reflecting on the Life of Kamehameha the Great
• The Rich History of Hawaiʻi (PBS)
• History and Evolution of Kamehameha Day
• Honoring the Legacy of King Kamehameha I

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June 19 | Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The observance celebrates freedom, resilience, and Black history while recognizing the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.

Happy Juneteenth!

Resources

• Juneteenth Digital Toolkit (NMAAHC)
• Teaching Juneteenth (Zinn Education Project)
• Juneteenth and the End of Slavery (UC Davis)
• AFA Celebrates Juneteenth
• CWA Anti-Racism Resources
• What Is Juneteenth?

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June 15-21 | Men’s Health Week

June is Also Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Week promotes awareness of preventive care, routine screenings, mental health, and healthy lifestyle choices. Early detection and proactive healthcare can significantly improve long-term outcomes.

Resources

• Global Action on Men’s Health Week 2026
• Men’s Mental Health Month Resources
• NAMI Men’s Health Month Resources

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June 20 | World Refugee Day

Established by the United Nations General Assembly, World Refugee Day honors the courage, strength, and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or human rights violations. It is an opportunity to recognize refugees’ contributions and demonstrate solidarity with displaced communities around the world.

Resources & Opportunities

• World Refugee Day (UNHCR)
• World Refugee Day Overview
• Understanding Global Displacement (PRIO)
• Seattle World Refugee Day Celebration
• Volunteer Opportunities (IRC)
• 2026 World Refugee Day Town Hall
• Book Recommendations for All Ages

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June 21 | Father’s Day

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures throughout our membership. Thank you for all that you do, and we hope you enjoy your day.

Resources

• Father’s Day Freebies & Discounts

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

NGP Enrollment Available by Phone Through July 1

Aloha Council 47 Members,

NGP’s in-person enrollment visit has concluded, but there is still time to enroll or make changes to your benefits.

NGP will continue to offer enrollment and member assistance by phone through July 1.

Members may call NGP at 800-344-9016 to:

• Enroll in an NGP plan
• Check the status of an existing enrollment
• Make changes to their current plan
• Ask questions about available plans and benefits
• Receive general assistance regarding NGP services

If you were unable to meet with the representative during the in-person visit, or if you still have questions, please take advantage of this extended enrollment opportunity before July 1.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

LAX: Increased Traffic During World Cup Events

Aloha LAX,

We wanted to share an awareness notice recently communicated by the LAX Employee Parking and Shuttle staff.

Due to increased traffic and congestion associated with World Cup events in the Los Angeles area, travel times to and from LAX have reportedly increased significantly, with some trips taking nearly twice as long as normal. Traffic impacts have been observed throughout the airport area, including:

• Terminal roadways
• Westchester Parkway
• Jetway Boulevard
• Airport access routes via Vicksburg Street and Sky Way

Parking staff are encouraging all employees to allow additional travel time and consider arriving earlier than usual to help ensure timely arrival for scheduled assignments. Increased congestion is expected, particularly on days surrounding matches at SoFi Stadium.

Upcoming Match Dates/Times:

• June 18 at 12:00 PM
• June 21 at 12:00 PM
• June 25 at 7:00 PM
• June 28 at 12:00 PM
• July 2 at 12:00 PM
• July 10 at 12:00 PM

This information was provided by the LAX Employee Parking and Shuttle staff and is being shared for situational awareness.

Questions regarding parking and transportation impacts may be directed to the Transportation MOD at (213) 457-7796.ore July 1.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

Adapting to Change, Z-block (Crew Rest Seats), FFA Paperwork

Aloha LAX,

We wanted to take a moment to share a few updates and items of interest affecting our LAX members.

Please take a few moments to review the updates below. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, do not hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your continued engagement and support.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form (anonymous)

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NGP in LAX

Reminder: Last Day to Meet with NGP is Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the final day to meet with National Group Protection (NGP) in the Malibu Room.

NGP is AFA’s endorsed provider of voluntary supplemental insurance programs, including accident, disability, critical illness, life insurance, and other financial protection benefits available to Flight Attendants and their families.

Jimmy Tchen will be available during both check-in periods tomorrow to answer questions, assist with enrollments, review existing coverage, update beneficiaries, and discuss available benefit options.

If you plan to stop by the lounge to meet with Jimmy, please arrive early and allow yourself enough time. Many Flight Attendants may be looking to meet with him, and we want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to have their questions answered.

Jimmy has graciously provided his personal phone number for members who have questions regarding NGP benefits, enrollment, or existing coverage. He can be reached at (626) 438-4366.

Please be mindful that this is Jimmy’s personal phone number and that he is located in the Pacific Time Zone. We recommend sending a text message rather than placing an unsolicited call and ask that you be respectful of the time of day when reaching out.

Mahalo to Jimmy for taking the time to support our members and provide information about these valuable benefit options.

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Adapting to Change

For the past several months, we have been talking about the constant change we are experiencing, not only as an airline, but also as a base. LAX has always been a small but resilient domicile, and it is the members of Council 47 who have made this base such a special place.

We cannot ignore the fact that the changes taking place can be unsettling. There are still many unknowns, and it is natural to wonder what the future of LAX will look like. What we do know, and what is certain, is that as negotiated in the SEA Domicile Sideletter, the LAX base will remain open and operational.

The unknowns are not whether LAX will continue to exist, but rather what our flying and staffing levels will look like moving forward. With the new SEA vacancies effective in August, (5) five LAX Flight Attendants have chosen to transfer bringing our total staffing numbers to (109) one hundred nine.

Your AFA representatives have been, and will continue to be, engaged with Crew Planning to determine what flying opportunities are possible based on our staffing levels. One of the factors affecting this process is the trip planning optimizer that Alaska uses to build our pairings. As discussed in previous communications, the optimizer evaluates flying across all bases and produces the most cost-effective operation for the airline as a whole, rather than focusing on any single base.

One area where AFA has been successful is advocating for the continuation of turn flying in LAX. Following the period where we saw pockets of days without any flying assigned to LAX, we worked closely with the company to ensure that some level of flying remains available each day. While this may not be what many of us are accustomed to, this more varied mix of flying has become our new normal.

LAX is not alone in experiencing these changes. HNL is navigating many of the same challenges. However, because of the size of our base, the impact is often felt much more significantly here. We continue to remind management that changes affecting a small base like LAX are felt tenfold by our members and require thoughtful consideration.

While we may not have all the answers today, please know that your Council 47 officers remain actively engaged in these discussions and continue to advocate on your behalf every step of the way. LAX has always demonstrated resilience through periods of change, and that strength comes from our members. We will continue to keep you informed, fight for opportunities for our base, and ensure that your voices are heard.

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Z-Block (Crew Rest Seats)

We have received reports that designated crew rest seats have been assigned to passengers on flights that were not fully booked. This is a contractual violation and has been addressed with management.

The Labor Relations Department met with Airport Operations and identified the source of the issue. The automated system is not currently recognizing the crew rest seat z-blocks, requiring a manual process to protect those seats. The company has advised that this manual process is an interim solution while a more permanent fix is pursued.

If you encounter a flight that is not fully booked and designated crew rest seats have been assigned to passengers, please politely advise the gate agents of our contractual right to those seats (Section 7.D.2.f). We also ask that you document the occurrence by submitting an Intelex report in addition to emailing your officers (47@afahawaiian.org) so we can continue tracking the issue and ensuring compliance.

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First Flight Attendant (FFA) Paperwork

It has come to our attention that the First Flight Attendant paperwork at LAX was not being consistently maintained and replenished. Once we became aware of the issue, we immediately brought it to the attention of the LAX management team.

Management has acknowledged the concern, apologized for the oversight, and committed to ensuring that the paperwork is properly maintained and restocked moving forward.

If you notice any issues with First Flight Attendant paperwork availability, please contact your Council 47 officers or reach out directly to the LAX management team so the issue can be addressed promptly.