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President: Dante Harris 

Dante was raised in a union household, and has been mentored in the labor movement most of his life.  His passion and motivation to advocate for issues facing working families started long before joining United as a Flight Attendant in 2000.  

 

In the last 11 years, he has gained invaluable experience in many AFA positions including SFO Local Executive Council Secretary, SFO Grievance Chairperson, LAX Grievance Rep, LAX Government Affairs Rep, SFO Communications Chairperson, SFO Reserve Chairperson, and more.  He has represented LAX Flight Attendants in more than 80 Grievance Hearings and more than 250 in San Francisco over the years.  Dante has also completed many years of union training, seminars, and professional schooling that uniquely qualifies him to lead our local union.  

 

Dante Harris                               Where there is Unity, You will find Strength!

President

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

United Airlines - AFA Council 12

CWA Local 29012 – Los Angeles

 

Officers

Vice President: Lynn Statham

Lynn has been a flight attendant for 26 years. She began her career with Eastern Airlines then joined United in 1988.  

 

At Eastern Airlines, she worked with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) as a volunteer for the communications and scheduling committees. Lynn also worked many hours at the communications center during the pilot strike.  

 

Her most recent experience includes LAX Grievance Rep., F.A.N.N. Vice Chair, Scheduling, and Mobilization Committees, and now the newly elected LEC Vice President.  Lynn has represented LAX flight attendants in many termination and discipline cases over the last few years.

 

Lynn Statham

Vice President

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

United Airlines - AFA Council 12

CWA Local 29012 – Los Angeles

 

Secretary: John Palumbo

 

Most Flight Attendants know John as an International Purser and through that role, along with his previous Union leadership role as AFA Council 12 Representative. John has volunteered for several Union projects over the years, but his passion is Flight Attendant Safety.  He has attended the MEC Safety, Health and Security training and serves as an advocate for the local Council 12 Safety, Health and Security Committee.

 

John is dedicated to his leadership role at Council 12. His goal is to help unify our co-workers and continue the battle ahead for a contract we deserve. As the current Council 12 Secretary, he has the the skills necessary to support our elected Officers and Members through the next phase of our careers. 

 

 

John Palumbo

Secretary

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

United Airlines - AFA Council 12

CWA Local 29012 – Los Angeles

Council Representative:  Rakiya "Rocky" Jones

 

Rocky began her leadership experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in Greenville, SC. Her 11 years of service in this field brings valuable expertise in problem solving, dispute resolution, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, crime prevention, safety awareness, and public speaking. Her first experience with Unions began around 2005, joining other brothers and sisters in blue to form a Police Union at their department.

 

In 2006, Rocky began flying with United Airlines. After transferring from D.C .to Los Angeles, she began volunteering with the Council 12 Reserve Committee in 2008. This led to using her degree in Web Development as a Communications Committee member, working on the Council 12 website and newsletters. During the 2008 -2011 Council term, she also served on the LEC Mobilization, Negotiations Support, and Safety, Health & Security and Grievance Committees. Rocky served as an MEC Vice Chairperson of Communications in 2012. She is currently serving as the Council 12 Representative, as well as Chair of the Communications and Safety, Health & Security Committees.

 

Rakiya "Rocky" Jones

Council Representative

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

United Airlines - AFA Council 12

CWA Local 29012 – Los Angeles

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