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What is Section 6?

The negotiation of industry-leading collective bargaining agreements covering Flight Attendant rates of pay, benefits, work rules and working conditions, and retirement forms the “bedrock” reason for the existence of all labor unions, and is a key aspect of the Mission Statement of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. To achieve that end, the Union is committed to establishing policies and practices that ensure that its members obtain the greatest benefit possible from the collective bargaining process. Most significantly, AFA-CWA negotiates contracts that reflect the priorities of the membership and raise the standard of living for all Flight Attendants

Who is part of Section 6 Negotiations?

The Negotiating Committee is responsible for leading contract negotiations on behalf of the union. With guidance from the Staff Negotiator, they have the authority to finalize agreements, following the union’s Constitution and Bylaws. To be effective, all committee members, including alternates, must complete training before drafting an initial proposal. They must stay informed about union policies, industry trends, and company financials, ensuring they understand management structures, communication methods, and airline operations. Additionally, they should actively gather feedback from flight attendants through surveys and meetings to represent their interests in wages, work conditions, and rules.

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The committee also leverages union resources, including legal, retirement, and wage experts, to strengthen negotiations. They are responsible for keeping members informed about negotiation progress through newsletters, hotlines, and other communication channels. A complete and detailed record of all negotiation activities, including proposals and meeting notes, is maintained and shared with the International Office. This ensures transparency and continuity in the bargaining process.

Why is Section 6 Negotiation so important?

  • Bridge to the JCBA: Until a JCBA is ratified, our current contract governs our pay and work rules. If we do not negotiate improvements by April 2025, we will continue with our current pay rates and work rules until the JCBA process is complete. As mentioned earlier, this timeline is unknown.

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  • Pay Increases and Protections: The Section 6 process allows us to advocate for pay increases and improvements now, ensuring we do not fall behind industry standards during the merger transition.

 

  • Strong Representation: This committee will be your voice at the bargaining table, advocating for your priorities and ensuring our union’s needs are met.

Resources & Info

Resources & Information

General Information

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Communications

Contract Negotiations Update: Week #1

February 13, 2025

We just completed our first week of Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Section 6 contract negotiations for a new Hawaiian Contract. Our goal is to achieve an extension to our current contract, preserving work rules and important provisions, and achieving pay raises that will carry us through the Joint Contract negotiations time period. The focus is on increasing pay, but both parties remain far apart. Leading up to these talks, Management’s messaging had been uplifting and praised the vital role that Flight Attendants would play in brand continuity and the company’s future. However, their attitude and positions at the table were extremely disappointing. [...]

Contract Talks Begin for Hawaiian Flight Attendants

February 11, 2025

AFA and Hawaiian management began negotiations on a new Hawaiian Flight Attendant contract on Tuesday, February 11. The landscape for our pay, premiums and benefits has recently had a significant shift in industry standards. We have seen Southwest, American, and Alaska Airlines engage in tough contract fights and achieve substantial increases. Your survey responses confirmed that inflation is impacting your bottom line and quality of life. Additionally, responses highlighted reserve and scheduling issues as top concerns. Participation was overwhelming with more than 75% of you completing the survey, and your responses helped shape our opening proposals [...]

Survey Restored

February 06, 2025

Section 6 Survey Access Restored – New Deadline! We’re happy to report that access to the Section 6 survey has been restored! The new deadline to complete the survey is February 7th at 12 NOON HST to ensure everyone has a fair chance to participate. We sincerely apologize again for the technical issues that caused the early closure and appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve them. New Deadline: February 7 at 12 NOON HST Password: Your employee number Survey. If you haven’t completed it yet, now is your chance! Let’s stand together in this process! [...]

Survey Down!

February 06, 2025

Apology & Update: Section 6 Survey Closure - We sincerely apologize for the unexpected early closure of the Section 6 survey due to technical issues. We understand how important this survey is and we are actively working to restore access as soon as possible. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate, we will be extending the deadline once the survey is back online. We will send out another communication with updates once the survey has been restored including details on the new deadline. Thank you for your patience and understanding—we appreciate your engagement and commitment. [...]

Reminder! Fill Out The Section 6 Survey - 3 Days Left! 

February 04, 2025

Only 10% of our membership has completed the Section 6 survey! Your input is critical in shaping our negotiations. This is your chance to have a say in our contract priorities. Survey Deadline: February 6 at 6 PM HST Password: Your employee number (without preceding zeros) Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8167627/Hawaiian-Airlines-Flight-Attendants-Contract-2025-Survey Heads up! Some Flight Attendants may be unsubscribed from AFA communications or may find AFA emails in their spam folder [...]

Section 6 Negotiation Survey Now Open!

January 29, 2025

The survey and the upcoming negotiations pertain to our own Hawaiian Flight Attendant contract and do NOT concern the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations with Alaska. However, because JCBA bargaining will start on March 18th, we have a very condensed timeline in which to secure a new Hawaiian contract. Our demands will be targeted, focused, and limited. As we prepare for the Hawaiian Flight Attendant negotiations, we ask you to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your participation is very important because our contract negotiations will be guided by the responses of the membership [...]

HA FA Contract Negotiations Begin In February

January 24, 2025

Next month we will begin contract negotiations on a new AFA-Hawaiian Flight Attendant Contract. These negotiations will be different from our past negotiating experiences because there are other simultaneous circumstances to be considered. Per the Merger Transition Protocol Agreement negotiations for the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) will begin mid-March. The JCBA will ultimately determine what our future working conditions will be as a combined airline. Before we commence JCBA negotiations, we want to have bargaining for our own Hawaiian Airlines contract concluded [...]

Section 6 Negotiating Committee Selected

December 13, 2024

On behalf of the Master Executive Council (MEC), we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the candidates who stepped forward for the Section 6 Negotiating Committee. Your willingness to serve and your dedication to our collective goals are deeply appreciated. After careful consideration, the MEC has elected the following individuals to the Section 6 Negotiating Committee. Also, the MEC voted unanimously to add a committee alternate [...]

Section 6 Negotiating Committee Candidates

December 05, 2024

We would like to announce the candidates for the Section 6 Negotiating Committee. These individuals have stepped forward to represent the Hawaiian Flight Attendants in our negotiations with management to secure contractual improvements. We sincerely thank each candidate for their willingness to serve in this critical role. The MEC will elect the Negotiating Committee (NC) consisting of (3) three committee members. The MEC President will be the ex officio automatically serving as the 4th committee member [...]

Section 6 Negotiations and Negotiating Committee

December 02, 2024

We are entering a pivotal time in our union’s history, and your participation is more important than ever. As you know, our current contract becomes amendable in April 2025, and at the same time, we are navigating the complexities of joint negotiations as part of the merger process. While the ultimate goal is a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA), the timeline for its ratification remains uncertain [...]

Section 6 Negotiating Committee Willingness to Serve

November 20, 2024

The AFA Hawaiian MEC is currently accepting applications for the Section 6 Negotiating Committee (NC), which will consist of three (3) members. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) becomes amendable on April 2, 2025. As of now, only two applications have been submitted. If you are interested in serving, please submit a “Willingness to Serve” form along with your resume by clicking here. The deadline for submission is 5 PM HST on Wednesday, December 4. Following the deadline, the MEC Secretary-Treasurer will reach out to qualified candidates to arrange interviews. [...]

Negotiating Committee for Section 6

October 30, 2024

Negotiations for our current Hawaiian-AFA Contract are on the horizon. In addition to the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) that will bargain the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) with Alaska management, we also need to elect members to serve on the Negotiating Committee (NC) who will negotiate our current contract with Hawaiian management. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) becomes amendable on April 2, 2025; however, it also contains a provision that allows either party to serve written notice of intended changes [...]

Section 6 Notification Filed

October 21, 2024

Our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Hawaiian Airlines reached in 2020 has an amendable date of April 2, 2025. The CBA provides that either side may send a letter between 150 and 180 days prior to the amendable date seeking to commence bargaining. On October 16, 2024, the AFA International office sent the required notice to Hawaiian Airlines. With the merger of Alaska and Hawaiian approved, we will be entering into negotiations for a joint collective bargaining agreement within 180 days of the merger close specifically before March 17, 2025 [...]

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