February 21, 2025
Dear: AMFA Membership at Alaska Airlines
Subject: AMFA Membership Update
The Union has been diligently working with the company on a multitude of issues concerning our
membership. We wanted to provide the membership with an update on some of these issues, provide
everyone with the Union’s position and how we are working towards a path of resolution. If you have any
further information, experiences or concerns with these topics then we encourage you to reach out to any
of your local Shop Representatives, ACC Members (Steve Green/ Michael Heasley) or Brandon Statfield
(L14 ALR) or Jeff Heard (L32 ALR).
Hawaiian Merger Update:
Unfortunately, there is not any major update on this topic. AMFA requested funding from Alaska
Airlines, to begin the Integrated Seniority List negotiations with the IAM. This funding has not yet been
received and is further delayed a response from senior Alaska Airlines management. The Union has had
initial discussions internally about filing with the NMB on its own and what that potentially looks like and
how that will affect our membership. No decision has been made, but all options are still available.
We want the IAM door knocking and harassing behavior to stop immediately. We are exploring all
possibilities to force the hand of the IAM, which will get the harassing behavior to cease. AMFA Local
14 & 32 have formed a Merger Committee, which is further assisting the ALR’s and National with the
merger from a boot on the ground approach.
Lunches:
The topic of Lunches has been an ongoing saga, with new tactics by the company for what constitutes a
“No Lunch”. Per AMFA Settlement 1153-052324, Any lunch that does not commence before 4hrs and
59min from the start of your regular scheduled shift will be considered a “No Lunch” and the associated
penalties are outlined in AMFA CBA Article 5.C.2.
The Union’s position on Lunches, is that we want our members to be able to take an uninterrupted 30min
rest period to eat their lunch and have a rest period. Aircraft Maintenance can be very challenging, time
consuming and detail oriented. The FAA has outlined the “Dirty Dozen”, and fatigue is a big contributing
factor. We are encouraging everyone to take their lunch and remain safe and vigilant while performing
aircraft maintenance.
The Unions position on any “mandatory” work through lunch situation is solely based upon the
company’s ability to base the mandatory action on “operational needs”. If any member does not receive
an uninterrupted 30-minute lunch period, then that member is entitled to a full 30-minute lunch period and
a “No Lunch” penalty per article 5.C.2 would apply. Alaska Airlines management has been stating that
they want our members to take their lunch and could take a rest period. We encourage all members to
voice their needs to management, if needing to take a lunch. Consult with an AMFA Shop Representative
or your ALR’s anytime there is a dispute or question.
ASAP Filings & Company Retaliation:
The company has been attempting to take a very aggressive approach to those who file ASAP claims. Our
membership is protected by the FAA ASAP Program and LOA #8. When members file an ASAP, they
are protected under the program, until the ERC (Event Review Committee) can review and accept the
report. If the report is not accepted under the ASAP program, then the burden lies with the FAA to take
any punitive actions against the certificated A&P.
Referencing the Alaska Airlines/AMFA CBA, Article 16.C.1, the company has 14 calendar days from the
date of incident or date of first knowledge, to open an investigation into the alleged error. Stay diligent in
your work. Tool Control and Circuit Breakers have been the recent issues that have plagued our members.
Sincerely,
Brandon Statfield, AMFA Local 14 ALR
Jeff Heard, AMFA Local 32 ALR