AMFA Local 32

🚨 April 1, 2026

Several important Nomination Notices were released today!

Please take a moment to review each one and consider submitting a nomination if you are eligible:

• Primary AMFA – SWA ASP ERC Representative
• Primary AMFA – AS ASAP ERC Representative
• Primary AMFA – SWA Outsourcing Liaison Representative
• AMFA – Legacy Hawaiian Seniority Integration Committee
• AMFA – SWA Appearance Technician Negotiator

📄 All official PDFs are available on our website. Deadlines are listed in each notice, act quickly!
👉 Full details & direct link:
https://www.amfa32.com/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=993830

During our General Membership Meeting on March 26, we will also convene the Local 32 Bylaws Amendment Proposals Meeting. Kindly refer to the attached images for the proposed amendments that will be subject to discussion and modification by the membership. Should an amendment proposal receive approval through a simple majority vote from attending members, it will subsequently be presented to the entire L32 membership for a ratification vote, requiring a two-thirds majority via ElectionBuddy Ballot.

AMFA members at Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines: Join our Virtual Town Hall on March 3 at 11 AM HST / 1 PM PST to celebrate our new chapter and outline next steps. Let's move forward together! Check your email for RSVP details.

AMFA Local 32 Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines AMT’s for AMFA

Alaska-Hawaiian Members of Local 32, we would like to remind and reshare Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) Town Hall meeting happening tomorrow, 1100 AM HST (1300 PST), Tuesday, March 3.

Virtual Town Hall will be to welcome new members, discuss next steps, and address common questions and concerns.

Use the QR code to register, you may also go here directly: https://qrco.de/bgeCU9

Thank You for Your Continued Trust and Confidence in AMFA

February 27, 2026

Dear AMFA–Alaska Members,

On behalf of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), we extend our sincere gratitude for your continued trust and support in the recent representation election. By voting to retain AMFA as your union, you reaffirmed the strength of our craft-specific representation and the values that have guided us for more than two decades at Alaska Airlines.

Your vote reflects unity, confidence, and a shared commitment to transparency, accountability, and member-driven representation. It sends a decisive message that Alaska and Hawaiian skilled workgroups want a craft-specific representation that prioritizes our licenses, skills, and careers. Standing together under AMFA marks an important moment for the aircraft maintenance technicians and related professionals who keep Alaska Airlines safe, reliable, and strong.

Over the years, we’ve built a solid foundation rooted in accountability, direct member involvement, and a shared commitment to protecting and advancing our profession. Because of your engagement, we have protected our work, strengthened our contract, and ensured your voice remains central in every decision that affecting your careers. Your continued support reaffirms that the AMFA craft-specific delivers results.

We are honored by your confidence and remain committed to serving you with integrity, advancing your interests, and upholding the professionalism that defines our craft and organization.

Thank you for standing with AMFA and for the critical work you perform every day. We are proud to represent you. The future is bright—and we’re proud to move forward with you.

In Solidarity,

Bret Oestreich
National President

Link: https://www.amfanational.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=992215

Welcome to AMFA: Building Our Future Together

February 27, 2026

Dear Hawaiian Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Cabin Service, Mx Control, GSE, Planners, Line Service, Welders, and Production Control Employees:

On behalf of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), we proudly welcome you to our growing family of skilled aviation professionals. We did it, and we did it together. This vote is a clear mandate that Alaska and Hawaiian skilled workgroups want a craft-specific representation that puts our licenses, skills, and careers first. Your decision to stand together under AMFA marks a pivotal moment for the skilled technicians and related professionals who keep Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines safe, reliable, and strong.

As an independent, craft-specific union, AMFA is committed to transparency, accountability, and ensuring every member has a meaningful voice. Together, we will advance fair representation, improve working conditions, and negotiate a contract that reflects the professionalism and expertise you bring to the industry.

In the coming weeks, you will receive additional information outlining the next steps in the transition process, including how to become a Member in Good Standing (MIGS), Local assignments, and the election of Local representatives. In the meantime, please register on the AMFA National website, as future communications from AMFA will be sent to your personal (not company) email address.

AMFA leaders will be visiting your stations to assist in the transition and answer your questions about your rights and obligations as AMFA-represented employees, as well as upcoming negotiations. We look forward to meeting you during these station visits and union meetings. Additional details regarding meeting times and locations will be provided soon.

We encourage you to remain engaged and vigilant. Stay connected with your AMFA officers and representatives and monitor the Alaska Airlines page of the AMFA National website for airline-specific details. You can also access Association and industry news through the AMFA National website, AMFA Local 14 and 32 websites, social media platforms, and the AMFA Insider Podcast.

Stay informed, stay involved, and continue supporting your elected representatives as we move forward together through this merger transition.

Welcome to AMFA — where the members make the difference.

In Solidarity,

Bret Oestreich
National President

Link: https://www.amfanational.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=992214

AMFA Certified as Representative for Both Alaska and Hawaiian Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Skilled Professionals

At the National Mediation Board offices in Washington, DC, the NMB certified Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) as the collective bargaining representative for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft maintenance professionals after a representation election against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The ballot count, concluded on February 24, showed AMFA winning the vote tally with 66% of votes cast, confirming a clear majority support for AMFA’s craft-specific, democratic model of representation at both carriers.

Thank you to every aircraft mechanic and related workgroup at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines who voted in this historic representation election. Your resounding choice for AMFA shows the power of using your voice—a core pillar of our union's democratic philosophy. Together, we're stronger and ready to build a brighter future.

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines AMT’s for AMFA AMFA Local 32

Aircraft maintenance professionals at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have elected AMFA as their collective bargaining representative following a representation election against the IAM. 66% of the votes cast were in favor of AMFA. This vote is a clear mandate that Alaska and Hawaiian skilled workgroups want craft‑specific representation that puts our licenses, our skills, and our careers first.

“We are proud to welcome Hawaiian Airlines technicians and related employees into the AMFA family to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our current members,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich.

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines AMT’s for AMFA Local 32

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Earl Clark, Region I Director
Phone: (720) 744-6631
Email: [email protected]

AMFA WINS REPRESENTATION ELECTION AT ALASKA AIRLINES AND HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Aircraft Maintenance Professionals Choose Independent Union with Proven Record of Delivering Results Link: https://www.amfanational.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=992096

Centennial, Colo. – February 25, 2026 – The National Mediation Board (NMB) certified that a majority of aircraft maintenance professionals at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have elected the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) as their collective bargaining representative following a representation election against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The ballot tally concluded on February 24 at the NMB office in Washington, DC, with 66% of the votes cast in favor of AMFA.

“We are proud to welcome Hawaiian Airlines technicians and related employees into the AMFA family to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our current members,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich. “Unlike other unions, we limit our membership to aircraft maintenance professionals who are united in the best interests of their craft. We stay true to our core values of democratic representation & member-driven negotiations.”

AMFA’s focused approach has delivered results across multiple carriers. AMFA has negotiated industry-leading contracts at Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Southwest Airlines, WestJest Airlines, and Calm Air, with proven success protecting jobs during industry disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and airline mergers. AMFA has successfully negotiated contracts that include:

• Significant wage increases that recognize the highly skilled and safety-critical nature of aircraft maintenance work
• Strong scope and job protection language to prevent outsourcing and erosion of bargaining unit work
• Improved retirement benefits, including enhanced 401(k) contributions and pension protections, where applicable
• Predictable scheduling and overtime protections that improve work-life balance
• Clear safety and training provisions that support regulatory compliance and professional standards

“This election win represents confidence of maintenance professionals in AMFA’s ability to deliver meaningful results,” added AMFA Region I Director Earl Clark, a 35-year veteran of Alaska Airlines. “Our members know we don’t make promises we can’t keep. We don’t stop pushing until necessary improvements are secured.”

Next, AMFA members will address seniority integration and establish priorities for the group’s first joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines. The Railway Labor Act provides that existing contracts at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines remain in place until the new joint collective bargaining agreement has been ratified. AMFA looks forward to beginning the transition process and working directly with members to prepare for negotiations.

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The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft-specific, independent aviation union representing Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers and skilled trade groups actively involved in the aviation industry. These employees work directly on aircraft and/or components, support equipment, and facilities. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of and achieving progressive improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions for the skilled professionals it represents. For more information about AMFA, visit www.amfanational.org

Happy Presidents' Day from AMFA Local 32! Today we honor our nation's history and the leadership that has shaped it. Wishing all our members and their families a safe and enjoyable holiday. 🇺🇸✈️