MEC Officer Reports - October 2025
MEC OFFICER REPORTS
MEC MEETING
October 8, 2025
MEC Officer Reports
MEC President
As we move through this term of office, I remain committed to strengthening the collective voice of our Flight Attendants and ensuring that our priorities are advanced with transparency, consistency, and resolve. The foundation of communication and trust among us is essential, and I continue to call on all of us to move forward in unity. Constant personal attacks on social media serve only to divide and weaken us—while our strength lies in solidarity and collaboration.
Strengthening MEC and Committee Collaboration
A primary focus has been enhancing collaboration with our MEC Chairs. Clear alignment of duties, responsibilities, and resources ensures that each Chair is equipped to succeed. To strengthen communication and accountability, we are initiating quarterly MEC Chair meetings. These regular touchpoints will ensure alignment, support, and transparency across all committees.
Additionally, the MEC Vice President has been designated as the primary point of oversight for the MEC Chairs. This ensures direct contact and accountability, covering quarterly Company meetings, trainings, conferences, and special requests—while I continue to directly oversee committees assigned to the MEC President and the Secretary-Treasurer oversees the Membership Chair.
Contract and Policy Initiatives
Contractual Refinement
Contractual refinement remains a top priority, and this work is being guided by the feedback and concerns of our members. A meeting with the Company is scheduled for October 14–15, 2025, to begin clarifying and streamlining contract language. Our proposed agenda sent to the company includes the following items:
- IROPs; impact and means of notification
- Training language (Section 12)
- Gate agent contact issues
- Fatigue language (reconciling FAM and CBA)
While this effort is important in its own right, it also sets the foundation for the 2027 Section 6 negotiations, where we will pursue meaningful improvements in pay, benefits, and quality of life.
Our members have made it clear that improvements are needed now—not years from now. We have consistently raised requests for relief in pay and benefits, but the Company’s response has been that “we are not in Section 6.” While it is true that Section 6 governs major negotiations, it is also true that monetary improvements have been addressed outside of Section 6 in the past.
We remain committed to continuing these conversations and pressing for progress. Flight Attendants deserve respect, recognition, and improvements that reflect the realities of our work today. While the Company has not yet chosen to move forward, we will remain ready to engage and advocate for the changes our members have earned.
The MEC Policy and Procedure Manual
This work has also been completed following a comprehensive review and a complete overall. This living document will continue to guide consistency in governance and accountability, aligning with both our Constitution and Bylaws and the operational needs of today. The manual can be found on the edvafa.org website.
Safety and Advocacy Efforts
Toronto Aircraft Accident Response Following the February 2025 Toronto accident, the MEC, Safety Committee, and EAP placed the well-being of the affected Flight Attendants above all else. During this time, MEC Vice President Daphne Lee provided critical support and coordination, assisting me in maintaining MEC operations while I remained actively engaged in my duties as MEC President. Her leadership ensured consistent communication and stability across all committees.
Meanwhile, MEC Secretary-Treasurer Beth Wendroth and I, both NTSB Aircraft Accident–trained, were deployed to Toronto as part of the NTSB team assigned to assist the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada in the investigation. Our on-site participation ensured direct Flight Attendant representation, effective coordination with the investigating agencies, and continued advocacy for the crew involved.
This unified effort reflected the professionalism, compassion, and strength of our leadership team—demonstrating how collaboration and shared purpose uphold our commitment to every member we serve. Additional details on this response can be found in the Air Safety, Health, and Security (ASHS) Committee Report.
ASAP LOA Finalized – After six months of hard work, we finalized a new ASAP Letter of Agreement, closing loopholes previously used by the Company to reject reports and pursue discipline. This achievement strengthens protections for Flight Attendants and safeguards the integrity of voluntary safety reporting. This Letter of Agreement became effective on October 1. Once signed the MOU will also be signed to continue with ASAP.
Strengthening Partnerships with ALPA-
We continue to expand our collaborative relationship with ALPA, recognizing that many of our goals intersect. Joint efforts help us address mutual safety and operational challenges and reinforce our shared commitment to protecting and advancing the interests of both Flight Attendants and Pilots. By working together where our priorities align, we amplify our collective voice and demonstrate the value of solidarity across crafts and unions.
Communication and Member Engagement
Transparent communication with our members remains a top priority.
The MEC Calendar is being updated regularly on the website and electronic bulletin boards so members can track key events.
We continue to seek new ways to engage members and make information more accessible.
Looking Ahead
As we approach the final quarter of 2025 and the end of our term, our focus will remain on:
- Successfully launching quarterly MEC Chair meetings to strengthen collaboration.
- Expanding member communication tools to promote greater engagement and transparency.
- Advancing progress on contract refinement following the October Company meetings.
- Continuing collaborative efforts with ALPA to strengthen our shared commitments.
- Supporting Flight Attendants through ongoing operational and safety challenges while preparing strategically for negotiations ahead.
- Beginning development of a comprehensive membership survey to identify priorities, concerns, and expectations for future negotiations.
- Encouraging councils to expand membership engagement and education efforts, ensuring Flight Attendants are informed, supported, and connected.
- Establishing a consistent “call the Union first” campaign approach, supported by EAP and Safety, to protect members and reinforce solidarity during stressful situations.
We are not done fighting for the respect and quality of life every Flight Attendant deserves. Our mission continues—to advocate, to protect, and to improve the working lives of our members each and every day.
From Division to Unity
Today, your MEC stands as a more cohesive and united team—stronger for the journey we’ve taken. Our progress demonstrates what is possible when we commit to working together for the rights, protections, and quality of life of all Endeavor Flight Attendants.
While we may not always be vocal about the work taking place behind the scenes, please know that your MEC is continuously advocating for you—meeting with the Company, collaborating with ALPA, and representing your interests daily. Every discussion, every meeting, and every partnership is rooted in our shared purpose: to strengthen our collective voice and to improve the lives of Endeavor Flight Attendants.
We may not send communications for every meeting, training, or discussion we attend, but we remain committed to transparency. To help keep members informed, our activities and ongoing work are regularly updated on the MEC website calendar so you can see the continued advocacy being done on your behalf.
Together, we have proven that even the most difficult times can lead to growth, unity, and meaningful progress. And as we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to move forward—with you and for you.
As my term draws to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to every Endeavor Flight Attendant. Your strength, resilience, and unity have been the driving force behind everything we have fought for—and everything we will continue to fight for. It has been an honor to serve you, to represent you, and to stand beside you in our shared pursuit of respect, fairness, and progress.
But let me be clear—we are not finished. Our fight for respect, recognition, and the quality of life we all deserve is far from over. The foundation we’ve built is strong, but the real progress lies ahead. Now is the time to stay engaged, stay united, and stay loud. Together, we have the power to shape our future and secure the contract, the protections, and the dignity that every Flight Attendant has earned.
The work continues—and together, we will win.
Respectively Submitted
Elizabeth Mullins
Master Executive Council President
Endeavor Air AFA-CWA
MEC Vice President
Achievements
In February 2025, our team faced an accident involving Flight 4819—an event none of us anticipated. Although I was home on a Leave of Absence, I immediately recognized my responsibility as an Officer and chose to assist my fellow MEC and Local officers. While Elizabeth and Beth traveled to Toronto, I remained in Detroit (DTW) to support them. Despite initial nerves and uncertainty, I relied on my experience and stepped up to fulfill my delegated responsibilities. Working together as a team during this difficult time was a significant accomplishment.
As an LEC Officer, I also joined Oscar and Jean at DTW to provide support. Additionally, we collaborated with EAP representatives from other AFA carriers, extending our assistance beyond our own Flight Attendants. This teamwork proved to be a valuable learning experience, equipping me with tools and skills I continue to use.
I found that being present at the airport to offer direct support to Flight Attendants was more effective than sending emails. By listening, talking, giving a reassuring hug, and offering guidance, we demonstrated our commitment and let our Flight Attendants know we are always there for them.
The emails, text messages, and phone calls we received from Flight Attendants confirmed that our training and procedures were successfully applied in a situation we never expected. Reflecting on this experience, while emergency plans are never something we hope to enact, we executed ours effectively and accomplished this together.
Current Problem Areas
A persistent challenge has been the timely filling of open committee chair positions. The current process is lengthy, often resulting in delays even after letters of interest have been submitted. To address this, we should focus on creating a streamlined process that includes interviewing, selection, continuous education, development, and nurturing of committee chairs.
Goals for 2025-2026
I plan to offer my assistance to the successor of the MECVP position, supporting a smooth transition. While I have enjoyed serving as MECVP, I feel it is time to step back and focus on the needs of Council 46.
Respectively Submitted,
Daphne Lee
MECVP
MEC Secretary-Treasurer
Continuing to maintain financial accountability, administrative compliance, timely coordination with AFA International. The transition within CWA, which oversees the financial reporting system, has temporarily delayed updated Budget & Expense (B&E) reports beyond June. Despite this delay, confirmation from AFA International Secretary-Treasurer Dante Harris indicates that the MEC remains under budget for the year.
Financial Update
The most recent Budget & Expense (B&E) report received was for June. Updated reports are pending due to the CWA transition, and all relevant data will be reconciled upon receipt submissions have continued to be processed and submitted within the first week of the following month. This process ensures timely reimbursement, transparent tracking, and budget accountability.
Once the updated B&E reports are received, all pending expenses will be incorporated into the MEC Secretary-Treasurer’s financial tracking spreadsheet to ensure complete reconciliation and fiscal accuracy.
Administrative Update
Meeting minutes have been maintained in accordance with MEC Policy and Procedure Manual requirements and have been submitted to AFA International on a timely basis.
Continuing to work with Local Executive Council Officers and MEC Committee Chairs to ensure accuracy in recordkeeping, document management, and compliance with AFA-CWA standards. These collaborative efforts help maintain organizational efficiency and accountability on all levels.
Committee Oversight
In addition to financial and administrative responsibilities, MEC Secretary-Treasurer also oversees the Membership Committee. This includes ensuring that membership records are kept current and that data supports the MEC’s engagement and communication initiatives.
Remain focused on maintaining transparency, financial discipline, and strong communication between the MEC, Locals, and AFA International. Ensuring that all fiscal, administrative, and membership functions operate efficiently and in full compliance with AFA-CWA standards.
Respectfully -
Endeavor Air MEC Secretary Treasurer
Beth Wendroth
LECP 45
As we move closer to contract negotiations in 2027, many of you have reached out with questions and concerns. One message is clear: we are tired of being overworked, undervalued, and most of all underpaid. We work up to 14 hour days, show up with professionalism and dedication, and still take home paychecks that barely cover the basics. That is not sustainable, not respectful, and not acceptable.
We remain under an agreement that runs through March 31, 2027 — a reminder of why strong, united leadership matters at every council. Across our system, Flight Attendants are facing record costs of living and deserve a wage that reflects the real value of our work. Council 45 stepped up alongside our sister councils to ensure every Flight Attendant, no matter their base, has a voice in demanding fair pay and dignity on the job. The Geographic Stipend was yet another example of how management continues to fall short of addressing the financial reality we all face.
We have made our position clear to both local and upper management: we are not here to make management look good, and we will not be told how to represent Flight Attendants. We would love to work with management, if possible, but it is not a requirement for me to do our job successfully. Our job is to represent Flight Attendants, defend their interests, and fight for their dignity - whether management agrees with this or not.
We have also made it clear to New York local management that they will be held accountable. We will hold them to the same standard — or higher — than the one they place on Flight Attendants. After all, leadership should mean leading by example. And to upper management, I have said it before and will say it again: there will always be a clear line between union and management. That separation will never change as long as I’m here. My job is not to be friends with them or make their life easier in exchange for silence while Flight Attendants suffer.
Meanwhile, management repeats the same line: “There will be no significant monetary improvements until 2027.” All while our colleagues work over 100 hours a month to make ends meet, some even living in cars, crash pads, or storage units. This is not just tone-deaf, it is management failing Flight Attendants.
So let me be perfectly clear: AFA New York Local 45 under my leadership will not support any contract that treats us as second-class, shuts us out of Profit Sharing, relies on empty promises, or hides behind language such as "at the company’s discretion.”. No more keychains, pizza, candy or 1,500 Elite Points for a job well done. This is not just disrespectful - it's shameful and management knows it. Local 45 E-lines will continue to call out management for their behavior.
Allow me to leave you with one final thought: I will do everything in my power to open doors and facilitate this fight. If I have to bring the door down, kicking and screaming, I will. But no matter how hard we fight, or who the president is, unless Flight Attendants rally behind us, we lose power. We need to be united. We need to fight for a common goal. We need every single one of you to stand with us. Because without you, we lose, and management also knows that.
We are not a backup crew. We are not a discount workforce. We are professionals. We are essential. And we are done being overlooked.
The truth is simple:
1 EDV Flight Attendant = 1 DL Flight Attendant.
And in 2027, we will prove it at the table.
Respectively Submitted
Marco Perez
President,
Local Executive Council 45
LECP 46
LEC Achievements
At the beginning of my term, I was the only elected officer. To ensure the continued operation of Council 46, I assembled a team of actively involved members and past volunteers to assist until the new election was held. Through networking and communication, this dedicated group of volunteers helped keep Council 46 running smoothly, ensuring uninterrupted service to our members.
LEC Challenges
· Increasing member engagement at both bases
· Enhancing New Hire orientation and contract education for RDU Flight Attendants
· Recruiting new volunteers to strengthen our support the work of AFA
LEC Goals
· Develop a plan to provide DTW/RDU Flight Attendants with the information and tools needed for success on the line
· Conduct regular base visits to stay engaged and hear firsthand the needs and concerns of Flight Attendants
· Maintain continuous involvement in planning for the RDU Crewroom
· Continue to meet with base management to exchange concerns and ideas
· Develop a plan to provide continues contract education
· Recruit new volunteers to strengthen our Council
Since July 1, 2025, we have remained under budget by continuously reviewing monthly expenses. Operating with a relatively small budget—covering meetings, trainings, and member support—sometimes requires us to devote personal time during off days, vacations, and layovers, which helps us stay within our financial limits.
Respectively Submitted
Daphne Lee
LECP Council 46
LECP 48
LECP 48 Report
The past month has been a whirlwind as I transitioned into this position, but I remain fully committed to serving all members of Council 48 to the best of my ability. My hope is that together, we continue to move forward in a healthy, collaborative, and cohesive manner.
AFA-CWA is currently in the process of transitioning to a new budgeting program, which has temporarily limited my ability to review our budget in detail. However, I can confirm that August carried significant expenses due to the training we attended. We remain vigilant in ensuring members’ dues are used responsibly and with purpose.
August included a high volume of Section 3 meetings, while September showed a slight decline. The most common were related to sick occurrences, with NAFs following closely behind.
We are working to schedule our first official LEC 48 MSP/CVG meeting of our term. In the meantime, we successfully hosted meet-and-greet sessions at both bases, which gave members the opportunity to connect with us directly, ask questions, and share their concerns.
I am currently drafting a LEC 48 handbook designed to clearly outline our administrative purpose, officer and committee guidelines, and professional standards for company interaction. The goal of this resource is to establish a stronger foundation for serving our members while ensuring more efficient and consistent operations.
Looking ahead, one of our priorities is to fill open vacancies on several committees. Increasing member involvement remains a key goal, and we strongly encourage participation in upcoming union meetings.
I am truly excited about the opportunities this term presents. Hearing from members who are optimistic about positive change and supportive of the work we are doing has been both motivating and inspiring. I look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to represent them with dedication, transparency and integrity.
In Solidarity,
Renae
LECP 49
Atlanta has not had any new hires or transfers into base in 2025 thus far. We have 5 Flight Attendants transferring in effective for the November Bid Month. This has resulted in reserves lasting upwards of nearly 5 years.
Our Term ends on June 30th, 2026. Nominations for the new term will begin in April 2026 and Elections will begin in May of 2026. Atlanta has 313 Active Bidders and 46 on the No Bid List
2025 Accomplishments:
● Stayed significantly under budget thru the year
● Published no less than 4 Elines Monthly
● Held Monthly Zooms (with the exception of of May)
● Filled the Info-Rep & Education Committee Chair Position
● Spearheaded a complete Crew Food Vendor change in coordination with
Base Management
● Weekly Calls with Base Management to discuss and resolve local issues
● Reduced NAF Meetings by over 63% from 2024
● Added IROP Resources pages to Atlantacouncil49.com
● Created an Emergency Comms Checklist for Council 49 for Post Incidents
Last year, we set the following goals to be reached in 2025:
● Reducing the number of Members in Bad Standing
○ We successfully reduced the number by 10%
● Increasing member participation in Meetings
○ We successfully increased the number of participating members
● Streamlining communication methods
○ We have added features on our website to assist in communications
● Filling open vacancies of Hotel and Uniform Chairs
○ We filled our Hotel Chair Position but that F/A is no longer with the company
○ We still have both positions open
● Implementation of our Info Rep / Education Committee
○ We have successfully filled this position
Goals For 2026
● To grow our Info Rep Team to have 1 Info-Rep for each set of 50 Flight
Attendants
● Q4 of 2026, host several in person events off site to promote unity and
introduce Contract Negotiations 2027
● Slight Refresh of our AFA Office at the Airport to utilize it more frequently
during Contract Negotiations
● Seek ways to more actively engage member participation with surveys in
order to guide a better direction of Flight Attendants needs
● Seamlessly transition to newly elected officers (if applicable) complete with our LEC 49 Policy Manual and all Training Materials
Respectively Submitted
Billy Hennessey
President,
Local Executive Council 49
