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What Does This Committee Do?
The Uniform Committee is responsible for ensuring contract language compliance for Flight Attendants in the area of uniforms.  The Committee is also charged with representing Flight Attendant interests to management regarding design, fabric selection, and other details of the flight attendant uniform.

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Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Act in an advisory role to the LEC Officers regarding uniform issues
  • Ensure current contract language is followed regarding uniforms
  • Monitor and investigate Flight Attendant write-ups of issues involving uniforms
  • Answer Flight Attendant inquiries regarding uniform items, changes, etc.
  • Attend management briefings and coordinate with management counterparts regarding union input to potential uniform changes
  • Review material, handle correspondence, and keep Local Council Members well informed of current uniform developments through the Communications Committee and reports at Local Council meetings
Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The Uniform Committee is available to help you with:

  • Feedback and suggestions about F/A uniforms
  • Uniform-related concerns

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Who Do I Contact?

For assistance, contact any member of your Local Uniform Committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page.  For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

ANC

Lisa Pinkston (Interim Chair)
lisa.pinkston@afaalaska.org

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LAX

Heather Milner
heather.milner@afaalaska.org

View the LAX Committee List >>

PDX

David Jelinek
david.jelinek@afaalaska.org

View the PDX Committee List >>

SAN

Denise Sheldon
denise.sheldon@afaalaska.org

View the SAN Committee List >>

SEA

Dena Heath
dena.heath@afaalaska.org

View the SEA Committee List >>

SFO

Lisa Mueller
lisa.mueller@afaalaska.org

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC

Todd Scarlett, MEC Chairperson
todd.scarlett@afaalaska.org

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Committee News

View the Uniform Committee news archives

AFA Update – April 6, 2020

Posted: April 6, 2020

In This Edition Cancellation of April & May Recurrent Training Reminders About Layover Transportation and Meals Reporting Uniform Reactions Voluntary Benefits Updates & Information AFA EAP Support Services CWA/NETT and LinkedIn Learning Cancellation of April & May Recurrent Training On Friday, management announced that they would be cancelling recurrent training (RT) for the months of […]

AFA Update – January 30, 2020

Posted: January 30, 2020

In This Edition Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Black History Month AFA Pin Negotiating Committee Interviews Uniform Returns & Packing Materials REMINDER: Contractual Supporting Documents Managing Negativity Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) The novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019, is creating growing concern for air travel. […]

AFA Update – October 4, 2019

Posted: October 4, 2019

In This Edition Introducing your MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Introducing your MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Uniform Safety Representative MEC Committee Chairperson & Appointed Position Interviews What Happens When You Report a Human Trafficking Tip? Breast Cancer Awareness Month Introducing Your MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Human Rights Committee Your Master […]

Custom Uniforms: Let Management Know What You Think!

Posted: March 20, 2018

Just over two months ago, Alaska’s new Luly Yang-designed custom uniforms were unveiled at a company event in Seattle.  Since then, a group of wear testers (including many members of the AFA Uniform and Air Safety, Health, & Security Committees) have been wearing the new pieces on the job.  Wear testers have been providing regular […]

Harvard Publication Regarding Past Uniform Reactions at Alaska

Posted: January 18, 2018

The following article was recently published by AFA International regarding a Harvard School of Public Health study pertaining to uniform reactions among Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants from 2011 through 2014.  The full text of the article is contained below or can be viewed on the AFA website by clicking here. In Solidarity, Your MEC – […]

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AFA Update – November 20, 2020

In This Edition Grievance Committee Update Grievance Committee Update Grievance Committee The Master Executive Council (MEC) has been very hard at work ensuring disciplinary due process and contractual compliance on your behalf.  The contract requires a minimum of 13 arbitration dates yearly to dispute discipline/termination cases and contractual issues.  Termination cases are typically prioritized in order to […]

AFA Alaska Update – November 12, 2020

AFA Alaska Update – November 12, 2020 In This Edition Annual Benefits Open Enrollment COVID-19 Pandemic Update Recurrent Training Update AFA Disaster Relief – Multiple Disasters Union Plus Holiday Giveback Annual Benefits Open Enrollment Benefits Committee Annual Benefits Open Enrollment is underway, and you have until November 18, 2020 to make changes to your benefits for […]

AFA Alaska Special Update – November 2, 2020

AFA Alaska Special Update – November 2, 2020 In this Edition Vote! The Jobs Crisis Does Not Stop for the Election Vote! Government Affairs High voter turnout by union members helps increase the power of our solidarity. Visit vote411.org/afacwa for helpful election information. Election Day is Tuesday—please vote on or before November 3rd! The Jobs Crisis Does […]

AFA Alaska Negotiations Update – October 24, 2020

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AFA Special Update – October 2, 2020

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