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        Sick Leave Survey Extension – Closing Soon

        November 20, 2025 13:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Sick Leave Survey Closing on Friday, November 21 at Noon PT

        Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is committed to prioritizing your health and well-being. We are eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of our paid sick leave policy are most meaningful to you, as we strive to improve our support for your needs.

        Our paid sick leave policy is specifically designed to give you the assurance of taking necessary time off without the stress of losing pay. Understanding that every individual’s health journey is unique, our JNC is dedicated to ensuring our contract meets your healthcare needs.

        The survey is currently open and will close on Friday, November 21, at Noon PT. For a quick comparison of the Alaska and Hawaiian Sick Leave please see Sick Leave Survey Now Open in AFA News Now. We strongly encourage you to take part in this brief survey, as your input is invaluable in helping us create a supportive environment for all.

        If you have any questions regarding the survey feel free to contact the JNC at jnc@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Tagged With: joint contract negotiations, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), pmAS, pmHA, survey

        Local Executive Council 43 Membership Meeting – November 25, 2026

        November 19, 2025 21:05

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        This is reminder that our Local Council 43 Officers will be hosting two membership meetings this coming Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in the Conference Center in Terminal 1 (7th Floor).

        We will be holding two sessions at 0930 and 1300. Whether you’re coming in from a flight, heading out on your next pairing, or enjoying a day off, we hope you can join us at one of our sessions. You are welcome to attend whichever meeting works best for your schedule.

        Between sessions, your LEC Officers will also be available to talk story and answer any questions one-on-one. Refreshments will be provided, and parking will be validated for $3.50.

        All members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

        Mahalo,
        Honolulu Local Council 43 LEC Officers
        Martin Gusman, LEC 43 President
        Kela Chong, LEC 43 Vice-President

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        Council 47 LAX – Uniform Points

        November 19, 2025 07:00

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

        Time to Use Your Uniform Points


        Aloha LAX,

        As the year wraps up, please remember to use your remaining uniform points before December 31.

        Under Section 6.C of our Collective Bargaining Agreement, Flight Attendants are credited with 650 uniform points each January 1, valued at one dollar per point. These points can be used toward the purchase of replacement uniform items or company-approved optional pieces through the uniform vendor. Unused points do not roll over into the new year and will be forfeited if not used by December 31.

        To make the most of your allowance:

        • Place your order early to avoid end-of-year processing delays.
        • Inspect your uniform items for wear or damage and replace them as needed.
        • Remember that you can pay the difference if your order exceeds your annual 650-point balance.

        Useful Links:

        • Click Here to order Uniform Pieces
        • Click Here to order Accessories and Luggage Pieces
        • Click Here to go to the Uniform Page on IFS for additional information (alterations, grooming standards, contact information, etc.)

        In Solidarity,
        Your Council 47 AFA Leadership Team

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – November 2025

        November 17, 2025 17:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee is close to finalizing an agreement with management

        Negotiations Update

        Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee continues to work with management on the SEA domicile provisions. We are nearing a final agreement, with our priorities focused on ensuring that Flight Attendants who transfer have the right to return to their former domicile, as well as addressing staffing and other provisions that will protect Flight Attendants who transfer to the SEA domicile.

        As you recall, our priorities were:

        • Transfer Processes – strengthening protective elements of the transfer process for those who may be interested in moving to the new domicile
        • Return to HNL or LAX Domicile – addressing the concern of Flight Attendants transferring to SEA and potentially wishing to return to their Hawaiian domicile before the merging of the Hawaiian and Alaska SEA domicile
        • Staffing – ensuring that staffing is sufficient to meet operational demands
        • Moving Expenses – advocating for fair and comprehensive compensation related to any necessary relocation
        • Operational Concerns – defining the type of flying and pairings that will be constructed in the domicile
        • Safeguarding Existing Bases – protecting our HNL and LAX domiciles during this transition

        Even after the SEA Domicile Letter of Agreement is finalized, we anticipate that additional issues and concerns will arise as management moves forward with implementation, and we remain committed to addressing these matters. We are hopeful that we will be able to conclude these negotiations and share further updates with you by the end of the week.

        As always, we remain committed to getting you, the Hawaiian Flight Attendants, the best protections for those of you considering transferring to the new domicile. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, HA SEA Domicile, pmHA

        Council 47 LAX – Holiday Reminders

        November 17, 2025 07:00

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

        🎄 Holiday Pay and Doctor’s Note Reminders 🍁

        As we head into the holiday season, here’s a quick refresher on Holiday Pay and Doctor’s Note requirements as outlined in our Contract.


        Holiday Pay

        [Section 3.L] Flight Attendants receive additional compensation for working or being on duty during the following recognized holidays:

        • New Year’s Day (January 1)
        • Thanksgiving Day
        • Christmas Day (December 25)

        Pay Details:

        • In addition to all other compensation, you’ll receive an extra hour of pay for each credited hour worked on the holiday.
        • If you are on duty or away from base with no flying on a holiday, you’ll still receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay/no credit.

        [Section 7.I.5] If you are recalled on a holiday, you’ll receive Recall Pay (2x) plus Holiday Pay (1x), for a total of 3x pay for that portion of the grouping.


        Doctor’s Note Requirements

        [Section 19.G]

        A doctor’s note is required for any sick occurrence on the following days:

        • Thanksgiving Day
        • Three days before and after Christmas Day

        Note: Christmas Day itself is not included in the doctor’s note requirement.

        A doctor’s note is also required for any absence longer than seven (7) consecutive calendar days.

        Important exceptions:

        • If you are not on the Sick Leave Monitor Program and have not had a sick occurrence in the previous six (6) months, you are exempt from the holiday doctor’s note requirement.

        • The note must be provided upon return to work or within ten (10) calendar days from the first day of your sick occurrence, whichever comes first.

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

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