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RETIREMENT

COMMITTEE

Committee Description

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     AFA-CWA representation addresses issues including rates relative to the Flight Attendant Retiree Medical Plan, and other Flight Attendant welfare benefit plans. The MEC Retirement Committee shall be knowledgeable about and assist members with questions regarding retirement, 401(k) plans, and other investment vehicles that may become available and keep members up-to-date and educated about these programs.

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For assistance, please contact any LEC or MEC Officer

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Email Address: retirement@afahawaiian.org

Master Executive Council

Chairperson

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Position Vacant 

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Reminder: Empower Retirement Workshop​

Posted: September 10, 2024

Reminder: On Thursday, September 12th, we have a full day of essential retirement workshops at the HNL Terminal 1, Airport Conference Center, 7th Floor (top level of the Interisland Parking Structure), Room ILIAHI (IIT-3). The sessions are as follows: Session #1, "EMPOWER: Retirement Planning for Younger Investors," from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Session #2, "EMPOWER: Retirement Readiness," from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; and Session #3, "HAWAII SHIP: Medicare Basics," from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Parking is available for $3.50 with validation, so make sure to attend and take advantage of these informative sessions to help you plan your future! [...]

Reminder: Empower Retirement Workshop​

Posted: September 4, 2024

Reminder: On Friday, September 6, 2024, join us for the "Social Security 101" workshop at 10:00 AM HST / 12:00 PM PST. This session will cover crucial topics such as eligibility qualifications, early retirement options, and filing for Medicare. To prepare, please visit https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount before the workshop to create your "my Social Security" account and print out your Social Security Statement. This will help you follow along and get the most out of the session as we dive into the key information you need for your retirement planning. Don’t miss this opportunity! [...]

Empower Retirement Workshop​

Posted: August 5, 2024

Save the date for an important day of retirement planning on Thursday, September 12th! We have three valuable sessions lined up for you. Session #1, "EMPOWER: Retirement Planning for Younger Investors," will run from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is ideal for those just starting to think about their financial future. Session #2, "EMPOWER: Retirement Readiness," is from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and will focus on preparing you for retirement. Finally, Session #3, "HAWAII SHIP: Medicare Basics," will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to provide essential information on Medicare. Be sure to attend and take advantage of these expert-led workshops [...]

Reminder: Social Security 101 ​

Posted: January 16, 2024

Reminder: On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, join us for the "Social Security 101" workshop at 10:00 AM HST / 12:00 PM PST. This session will cover essential topics like eligibility qualifications and early retirement options. To get the most out of the workshop, we strongly recommend you create a "my Social Security" account beforehand by visiting https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you've created your account, print out your Social Security Statement and have it ready for the session. This will help you follow along and better understand how Social Security can impact your retirement planning. Don't miss this important opportunity to stay informed [...]

Reminder: Empower Retirement Workshop - October 23, 2023​

Posted: October 20, 2023

Mark your calendars for an important Empower Retirement workshop on Monday, October 23rd! This workshop is designed to help you better understand key retirement topics such as budgeting, rollover options, Medicare, Social Security, and how to navigate the Empower Retirement site. There will be two sessions available: Session #1 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Session #2 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM [...]

Empower Retirement Workshop - October 23, 2023​

Posted: October 3, 2023

Mark your calendars for an important Empower Retirement workshop on Monday, October 23rd! This workshop is designed to help you better understand key retirement topics such as budgeting, rollover options, Medicare, Social Security, and how to navigate the Empower Retirement site. There will be two sessions available: Session #1 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Session #2 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The location is still to be determined, but we will update you as soon as it's confirmed. Make sure to register early to secure your spot—this is a great opportunity to get expert advice and take control of your financial future! [...]

Retirement Updates​

Posted: April 14, 2022

The MEC hopes your 2022 is off to a great start and you are all doing well! It's been 6 months since we last communicated with you back in October 2021 to assist with many of the unresolved issues tied to your retirement and separating from Hawaiian Airlines. We hope the information we have provided has been helpful. It is our intention to remain connected so if you have any questions [...]

HMSA Membership Card, Kaiser Membership Card, COBRA packet from Alight Solutions, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Access to HA Portals, HA Point Person, Update on MEC Grievance​

Posted: October 18, 2021

As the Covid-19 virus continues to spread via the Delta variant, airlines are moving toward requiring vaccinations for all their employees. The courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have clearly stated that employers can require vaccination as a condition of employment without the union's approval. The pandemic has been challenging to everyone in different ways and making [...]

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