What Do They Do?
The Mobilization Committee works to provide support to the Negotiating Committee through coordinated solidarity activity and two-way communication between the membership and the committee.
Volunteers will work closely with the Local Mobilization Committee Chairperson to call other members to action through participation in organized solidarity activities and a program of information sharing with Flight Attendants.
What is Mobilization?
Mobilization is more than just a committee—it’s a program of action and information that allows every Flight Attendant to play a positive role in building a strong voice in support of our Negotiating Committee. Mobilization establishes a structure to provide information about key issues and achieve a high level of participation in solidarity activities. The structure allows information to be shared quickly and effectively, primarily through one-on-one interactions driven by Mobilization Volunteers in each base.
Mobilization Volunteers
Mobilization Volunteers work to involve Flight Attendants in the negotiating process by actively sharing news and updates, educating them about official resources, and asking them to show support through collective actions. LEC Officers in each Local Council will begin looking for volunteers in the months leading up to the start of negotiations. Check back for more information about volunteer opportunities in July 2022.
Mobilization Committee Chairpersons
MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson
The MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson leads the committee’s effort and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the committee across all six bases. Get to know our Justin Wetherell, our MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson.
Local Mobilization Committee Chairpersons
At each base, a Local Mobilization Committee Chairperson facilitates committee activities and leads our dedicated Mobilization Volunteers. LEC Officers within each Local Council will be making appointments to this role in mid-2022. Information about how to express interest in the positions will be posted in April 2022.
Justin Wetherell
MEC Mobilization Committee Chairperson
Justin Wetherell started as a Flight Attendant in 2014 at Horizon Air and joined Alaska Airlines in 2015. Justin previously attended college at Willamette University in Salem, OR, after growing up in Anchorage, AK. While at Alaska Airlines, Justin has held several AFA positions – MEC Inflight Training Committee Member, Local Scheduling Committee Chairperson, Local Communications Committee Chairperson, Human Rights Committee Member, Uniform Committee Member, and Reserve Committee Member.
Justin has a passion for union work and advocating for our members – they’ve been involved in several projects over the past few years, including crew systems training and contract roadshows. Justin also supports our members by conducting recurrent and initial training as an Inflight Instructor. Justin hopes their dedication, passion, and knowledge will be an asset to our members during upcoming negotiations.
