LEC & MEC Elections

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    • ยป LOCAL ELECTION NEWS

    LEC Elections Rescheduled - read notice HERE.
    In the midst of seemingly constant NMB election news regarding AFA-CWA union representation, Local Officer election cycles continue, as well. In accordance with the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, all Councils in Election Category I (LEC94 -DTW, LEC96-SEA, LEC98-LAX and LEC99-HNL) are scheduled to nominate and elect officers for the term of service beginning January 1, 2011. As most members recognize, electing Local Council officers for your base is an equally important, but entirely separate process-independent of the upcoming NMB election to retain union representation for our combined flight attendant group. Local Council Officer elections are internal elections at each base, and set on a staggered three-year cycle throughout the NWA-AFA system, during which members in good standing will choose their Local President, Vice President, Secretary and (depending on base size) Council Representative(s).

    All active members in good standing are entitled to nominate one candidate for each office. All flight attendants who receive at least 2 nominations and complete a Commitment to Serve form will appear on the election ballot. Nomination ballots and Commitment to Serve Statement cards were recently mailed and returns must be postmarked within the next several weeks, depending on the exact dates assigned to your local. Check the nominations packet you received in the mail or click HERE for additional information and dates specific to your base. If you do not receive your nomination ballot or have never filled out an AFA membership form, please contact your LEC President or the AFA International Office at 800-424-2401 EXT 706.

     

    MEC Officer Election & MEC Committee Appointments

    June 23, 2010 - MEC Election Updates
    Special Bulletin MEC Officer & Committee Appointments HERE!
    MEC Officer Election Results HERE!

    May 20, 2010 - Update! Pursuant to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws, an election notice and job description for MEC Officer positions must be posted at all bases no later than 60 days prior to the start of the new term. NWA AFA is in Election Category III, and the current three-year term of our MEC officers, which started July 1, 2007, will end on June 30, 2010. MEC Officers will be elected in a Special MEC Meeting in MSP on June 21-22nd. Read more and find out how you can run for office HERE!

    All MEC Committee leader terms of office run concurrent with MEC Officer 3 year terms of office. To submit (or re-submit) your willingness to serve on a MEC Committee, please click HERE for more information.

    February 2010
    Dear AFA-CWA Member,
    In the ongoing cycle of democracy within AFA-CWA, elections at many of our carriers are currently underway or will soon begin. Your participation in the nominating and voting processes today will have a direct bearing on your future and the future of your carrier. They are your opportunity to elect your flying partners to union office - to choose people to serve the collective priorities of your work group and of your profession.

    The structure of governance at AFA-CWA is completely and directly member-driven. The Local Council President you elect will serve on the AFA-CWA Master Executive Council which is the highest AFA-CWA governing body at your airline. Along with other Local AFA-CWA Council Presidents, they will form the highest governing body in your union, the AFA-CWA Board of Directors (BOD). In turn, the BOD directly elects the International officers who will guide our union as a whole, advocating at the highest levels of government and advancing our professional interests within our industry.

    For up-to-date information about eligibility to vote, voting procedures, election schedules, nomination results, election results and to vote on-line, visit the AFA-CWA elections website at www.afanet.org/elections.
    Take charge of your professional future by participating in your Local Council elections today!
    In solidarity,
    MEC Secretary-Treasurer Lynn Bible lbible@nwaafa.org
    Pursuant to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws, an election notice and job description for MEC Officer openings must be posted at all bases no later than 60 days prior to the start of the new term. NWA AFA is in Election Category III - and the current 3 year term of our MEC officers, which started July 1, 2007, will end on June 30, 2010.