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  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Communications  

Grounding Techniques for Flight Attendants

February 5, 2025

It is normal for Flight Attendants resuming operations after a major accident to encounter various stress related triggers. Being aware that one is likely to be triggered can help you prepare for this emotional response. Grounding techniques, like those listed below, have proven helpful to first responders in the early days of return to work. [...]

De-Stress Your Holidays

December 09, 2024

The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress. Below are some common holiday stressors and suggestions for managing them. How Can You Deal with Difficult Family Interactions During the Holidays? Being realistic is the first step. Family dynamics typically revert to historic patterns when families come back together. You don’t have to pretend that all is well, but you can sidestep difficulties by anticipating [...]

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  Government Affairs Communications  

Save Our Unions!

April 03, 2025

While recognizing and making space for any overwhelming feelings of information overload both in our personal world and at work, adjusting to changes rolled out with work and perhaps concern about what the future holds, one thing is for certain: we all can appreciate our careers and protections that our Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Company provides [...]

Your Vote Is Your Voice!

October 31, 2024

There is much at stake and on the ballot this November ranging from federal to state to local positions and issues. Naturally, as individuals, we have different needs and priorities for ourselves and our families, however, there is one priority we all share in common, our beloved and heavily regulated careers in aviation [...]

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  Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (HRE) Communications  

HRE March Newsletter

February 27, 2025

Since 2013, Pepeluali (February) is the official month commemorating the native language of Hawaiʻi, ensuring its preservation, sharing of learning and educational efforts to strengthen the language and ultimately a celebration Hawaiian culture. In 1978, after almost 100 years of suppression, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi was declared the official language [...]

Human Traffic Prevention Month

January 10, 2025

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and we as aviation’s first responders are the eyes and ears in the skies to recognize and report it. It’s imperative we stay up-to-date on trends and continue to be able to recognize indicators to assist in best identifying human trafficking cases and also know of resources available to survivors [...]

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March 17, 2025
Virtual Town Hall Recording
The Section 6 Negotiating Committee held a Tentative Agreement Town Hall on March 17, 2025

  Latest AS-HAL Merger Communications   

Joint Negotiations Support Representative Interviews

March 06, 2025

The Negotiations Support Representative plays a vital role in assisting the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). Key responsibilities include serving as the primary note-taker during negotiation sessions, developing and managing a communication plan, creating engaging informational content for Members, coordinating social media activities, and gathering and reviewing Member feedback. This position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with various digital tools, and effective communication abilities. The Representative works closely with different AFA committees and others to support the collective bargaining process [...]

Upcoming Merger of the Hawaiian and Alaska MECs

November 29, 2024

As part of the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, the Master Executive Councils (MECs) of both airlines will soon be combined into a single MEC. This new MEC will consist of the two Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents from Hawaiian Airlines, the six LEC Presidents from Alaska Airlines and three newly elected MEC Officers. This unified MEC will represent Flight Attendants from both airlines, facilitate joint contract negotiations, and interface with senior management [...]

  Latest Contract 2025/Section 6 Communications   

Tentative Agreement Ratified!

April 17, 2025

Flight Attendants have spoken with their vote and the 2025 Tentative Agreement Section 6 Contract Extension has been RATIFIED. The ratification vote closed at 10 AM HT today with 68.12% of eligible voters participating. Thank you for being engaged. Exercising your vote is using your voice. Results: 1183 voted FOR the agreement, for a total of 88% 167 voted AGAINST the agreement, for a total of 12% [...]

Only 1 Day Left To Vote!

April 16, 2025

We’re in the final stretch - only 24 hours remain before voting closes on the 2025 Section 6 Extension Tentative Agreement. Voting ends tomorrow, April 17 at 10:00 AM HT. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time. Every single vote matters. Our collective voice determines our path forward. Need a new activation code? CLICK HERE. Still have questions?Email the Negotiating Committee at negotiations@afahawaiian.org. Visit hawaiianafa.org/contract2025 for the latest information. Let’s make sure every eligible member has their say. Talk to your flying partners, check in with your crew, and encourage one another to vote [...]

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