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Council 47 SEA Base Update – SEA Membership Meeting August 15, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

SEA Membership Meeting – Bid the Date August 15

Aloha SEA Flight Attendants,

Your Council 47 Officers and Leadership are excited to announce our first-ever Council 47 Seattle Membership Meeting!

Date: Saturday, August 15

This meeting will be dedicated to everything Seattle. We will be discussing topics including our Seattle domicile, our Contract, inflight service, Joint Collective Bargaining negotiations, and much more.

Most importantly, this will be an opportunity to ask questions, raise your concerns, and provide feedback as we continue navigating this transition together. It will also be a chance to connect not only with your Council 47 leadership, but with your fellow Seattle Flight Attendants as we continue building our base and strengthening our solidarity.

Food and libations will be provided.

While the exact meeting time is still being finalized, it will be held mid-day to allow as many Flight Attendants as possible to attend. A detailed agenda, meeting location, registration information, and additional details will be shared in a future communication.

Please note that advance registration will be required, and this will be a closed meeting for Council 47 members only.

If you are able, please bid the day off now so you can join us. We hope to see you there for this exciting milestone as we host our very first Seattle membership meeting.

In Solidarity,

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

Reserve Webinar – Special Collaboration Episode – July 8

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Reserve Webinar | Collaboration Episode

Join us for a collaboration episode of our Reserve Webinar!

Learn about the work being done to prepare for the Reserve section of our Joint Contract.

Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 1400 HST -1530 HST

Register Here >>>

  • Use a personal email account such as Gmail to register
  • Registration will close July 8 @ 1300 HST (one hour prior to Webinar)
  • DENIED BOARDING: Alaskaair.com or Hawaiianair.com email addresses are not allowed

If you can’t attend the webinar, you can still submit a question.

About this Webinar

Council 43 (HNL) Reserve Chairs Joni & Sasha will:

  • Report on the current state of our Reserve operation
  • Answer your submitted Reserve-related questions
  • Find out how many SCRs (Scheduling Clarifications) are Reserve-related

JCBA Reserve Section

  • Julie Thorton, AFA Alaska MEC Reserve Chairperson will join us as a guest panelist.
  • Kela Chong is representing the Hawaiian MEC Reserve Committee.

Julie and Kela will share the work they’ve been doing these past few months to prepare for the Joint Reserve Section of the JCBA.

Mahalo Reserve Flight Attendants!!

We are grateful to have a team of dedicated Reserve Flight Attendants who cover for us when we can’t make it to work, back us up when we time out, and ensure that our passengers reach their destination. Mahalo for helping out at our other bases as well!

AFA Hawaiian– No matter where we are!

In Solidarity & Pualani Forever,

AFA Hawaiian Council 43, Honolulu Base

Council 47 Update – July 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Urgent Reminders: Early Deplaning and Social Media

DO NOT Leave the Aircraft During Deplaning

This is a firm reminder that stepping off the aircraft to commute home while passengers are deplaning is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Even when the minimum required crew remains on board, all assigned Flight Attendants must remain on the aircraft until the last passenger has deplaned as outlined in our Flight Attendant Manual (FAM).

Think Before You Post

The way we communicate online has changed, and so has the level of attention given to social media activity. We want to remind everyone to be extremely mindful of what you post online.

Be cautious when posting while on company time, in company uniform, or when discussing Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, coworkers, or company-related matters. Even posts or comments that may seem harmless or are intended for a limited audience can be reviewed if they come to the company’s attention.

In conversations with other Alaska AFA Local Presidents, social media has consistently been identified as one of the more common sources of disciplinary investigations on the AS side. Posts in private groups (HAL Life, Galley Tea, etc.), comments on social media platforms, or interactions that you believe are only visible to a select audience may still be shared or reported.

Before posting, ask yourself whether the content could be misunderstood, taken out of context, or reflect negatively on you or your employment. A few extra moments of thought before clicking “post” can help prevent unnecessary investigations or disciplinary issues.

Remember, nothing shared online should ever be assumed to be truly private. Protect yourself by thinking before you post. When in doubt, don’t post it.

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

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

  • Our JNC met with management this week on July 1 to July 3 in Seattle; our next negotiation session is scheduled for July 21 to July 23
  • A Tentative Agreement has been reached for Section 35 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges) and LOA 9 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat)

Negotiations Update

Our AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC met with management from July 1 to July 3 in Seattle, WA. At the negotiating table for this session were:

Representing AFA and our Flight Attendants  Representing Management
Tim Green, Joint Negotiating Committee ChairpersonAllen Thieman, Vice President of Inflight, Alaska
Martin Gusman, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberRyan St. John, Vice President, Finance, Planning and Investor Relations, Alaska
Jeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberJoe Wonderly, Vice President, Labor Relations, Alaska
Virginia Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberCarmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska
Heather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberKalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian
Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff NegotiatorMike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager, Alaska
 Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska

This week, the JNC has reached a tentative agreement on Section 35 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges) and Letter of Agreement (LOA) 9 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat). These provisions cement protections governing Flight Attendant Jumpseat usage and establish the priority order for Flight Attendant assignment to the jumpseat. The LOA further secures jumpseat assignment order and availability ensuring access and guidelines for Flight Attendant pass travel. The JNC also received the first proposal from management on Section 23 (Insurance Benefits) and spent a considerable amount of time analyzing and consulting with our subject matter experts to prepare a comprehensive counter proposal. The JNC also passed a proposal on Section 30 (Training) and is continuing to make progress forward.

Section by Section Progress

The Alaska CBA is being used as the basis of the joint contract for language purposes. Each section and provision from both contracts will be reviewed individually to incorporate and amend the strongest elements from each agreement.

Sections discussed in this session:

  • Insurance Benefits (AS CBA Section 23 and HA CBA Section 32)
  • Training (AS CBA Section 30 and HA CBA Section 26)
  • Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges (AS CBA Section 35 and HA CBA Section 30)
  • Commuter Policy (AS CBA Section 36 and HA CBA Section 34-28)

Sections in ongoing discussion:

  • Vacations (AS CBA Section 14 and HA CBA Section 18)
  • Sick Leave (AS CBA Section 16 and HA CBA Section 19)
  • Leaves of Absence (AS CBA Section 15 and HA CBA Section 17)
  • General and Miscellaneous (AS CBA Section 24 and HA CBA Section 27)
  • Domiciles (AS CBA Section 28 and HA CBA Section 5, 14, and 27)

Sections listed below are on hold until discussions regarding future sections, which affect specific provisions, take place.

  • Seniority (AS CBA Section 6 and HA CBA Section 9)
  • Grievance Procedures (AS CBA Section 19 and HA CBA Section 23)
  • Charters (AS CBA Section 33 and HA CBA Section 12)

What’s Upcoming

Our next session with management is scheduled for July 21 to July 23.

Council 43 Update – July 1, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

A Message From the LEC 43 President

Aloha nui kākou,

I am both excited and humbled to write to you all as the AFA-CWA Local Executive Council 43 President in Honolulu, representing our Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants.

Now that my time as your Vice President has come to an end and I begin my new role today, I would first like to say mahalo to everyone who has supported the work and efforts of our leadership this past term. It has been quite the experience and journey, to say the least. We faced significant challenges very early in our term, but I look back with gratitude for how far we have come, what we have persevered through, and the opportunity you gave us to do meaningful work on behalf of our members. Together, we have made a real difference in strengthening our Union.

I would first like to recognize our Local Committee Chairs and committee members who stepped forward to get involved and make a meaningful difference through their dedication and engagement. Their work has strengthened our membership and helped us better serve and support our Flight Attendants. Without the hard work and commitment of our committees, Martin and I simply could not have accomplished what we did. Union work requires more than its elected leaders. It requires a unified effort from everyone involved to keep our Union strong, moving forward, and present for our members.

I also want to express my aloha and mahalo to Martin for his work and dedication this past term as President, not only for our Flight Attendants, but for our Union as a whole in helping establish a strong foundation for future generations. Martin has been an incredible resource and a wealth of knowledge. He has been a trusted mentor, helping me and many others involved in committee work navigate difficult situations with the Company while deepening our understanding of our Contract and the intent behind its language. I could not have asked for a better leader to serve alongside throughout everything we experienced this past term. The progress we have made as a Local Council is a direct reflection of his trust in me and the work we accomplished together. I am especially grateful that Martin has chosen to continue serving in our leadership as Vice President this term. His continued support and partnership mean a great deal to me. While neither of us could have imagined when we first started this journey that we would be where we are today, I am grateful that we are still here together, living, working, and continuing to serve as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants.

In addition to our leadership team in Honolulu, I would like to welcome our newly elected LEC Secretary, Soon Kim. Soon has been a tremendous asset to our Communications Committee this past term, working alongside Committee Chair Miki Vericella and committee member Joyce Foley to centralize communications for Honolulu and expand our Zoom webinar series. Soon’s passion has long been centered on human rights, workers’ rights, and advocacy for organized labor. Her experience working with nonprofit organizations, combined with her organizational skills and ability to lead digital initiatives, will be a tremendous asset to our leadership team. I am also pleased to announce her appointment as the Human Rights and Equity Chair for Honolulu in recognition of her dedication to ensuring every Flight Attendant has a voice and representation within our Union.

Looking ahead to this upcoming term as President, my focus will continue to be on serving our Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants in Honolulu. As I have shared before, I intend to build upon the successes we have achieved while strengthening the areas where we can improve our service, support, and representation. The strong foundation our leadership and local committees have built will continue to grow through the collective efforts of everyone involved.

There is a great deal of work ahead of us as we continue this next chapter. We must maintain the progress we have made while remaining vigilant for the challenges ahead. Our industry continues to change rapidly, with no immediate end to that pace of change in sight. As a group, we must work together to stay ahead whenever possible, and we will continue to do everything we can as your leadership to advocate for you, represent you, and preserve our identity as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants here in Hawaiʻi.

We ask for your continued support and willingness to engage with us, even when you may not always agree with every decision we make. Regardless of our differences, we are all in this together. The more unified we are, the stronger and more effective we become as a work group, as a membership, and as a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant ʻohana.

Our kuleana and our aloha for one another are what continue to set us apart from other carriers and AFA councils. The meaning of union and unity is deeply rooted in who we are as a people and reflects the spirit of the Hawaiian Airlines brand. As I have said before, union work is never finished, and it is never perfect. But every time we each do our part, whether by seeking information from credible sources, reading and understanding our Contract, or simply staying engaged, we become stronger, more informed, and better advocates for ourselves and for one another.

Our Union remains strong because of its members, and we, as your elected leaders, are here to serve, support, and represent every one of you, regardless of your seniority or individual circumstances.

Once again, mahalo for your continued support. I look forward to the work ahead as we continue securing our future here in Hawaiʻi as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants. Please continue to reach out to any member of our leadership team or local committees whenever you need support or representation.

No laila, e huli ka lima i lalo a e paʻa kākou i ka hana.
So, let us turn our palms downward, and let us get to work.

Me ka ha‘aha‘a,

Kela Chong
President
Hawaiian Airlines Local Executive Council 43 – HNL
Association of Flight Attendants – CWA

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, August 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 Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 18 – August 2026

This week, the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian JNC engaged in four days of collective bargaining with management in Seattle. Despite presenting a comprehensive proposal to address Section 19 (Grievance) and Section 30 (Training), the committee and the company were unable to reach an agreement. The JNC remains dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for our members.

AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall: Join Us Wednesday, September 23

Don’t miss your chance to connect, share your thoughts, and be heard! Our upcoming AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall is happening Wednesday, September 23. Stay informed with the latest AFA updates and engage directly with our MEC Officers. Bring your questions—AFA Representatives will be ready to provide answers. The Details What: AFA Alaska + […]

Staying Safe On Layovers

A joint message from our AFA Hotel Committee; Air Safety, Health & Security Committee (ASHSC); and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee. Your safety matters to us—and we want you to come home from every trip safe and well. Most layovers go smoothly, and you can keep it that way by staying aware and trusting […]

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, August 13, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), Diana Berni (PDX),  Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather […]

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