LOCAL 32 MEMBER BULLETIN
Year-End Update – December 2025
ATTENTION: ALL LOCAL 32 MEMBERS
As we close out 2025, our Local — 400 Alaska members and 1,000 Southwest (SWA) members strong—there are several critical updates.
ALASKA MEMBERS – URGENT VOTE NOTICE
The vote happening right now is one of the most important votes you will ever participate in.
PLEASE VOTE.
If by January 1st you:
• Have not received your ballot or
• Notice incorrect information
Contact: Jeff Heard or Smitty – 510-205-2298
Your voice matters.
A non-vote counts as a “yes” vote for the opposition.
SOUTHWEST MEMBERS – 2026 CONTRACT PREP
All three SWA contracts (AMT, FMT, App Techs) have early openers in the second half of next year.
• Member proposals are currently being submitted.
• You will receive a survey later next year to prioritize those proposals.
• Your input will guide ALR Ken Patrick and the other ALRs on our needs and bargaining goals.
LOCAL 32 IS READY FOR 2026
• Our finances remain strong.
• Your continued involvement keeps our Local among the strongest in the industry.
AREA REPS
Please post this bulletin on all union boards.
If you do not see this posted on your board, text the number above.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
As we head into the holidays, thank you all for your hard work and dedication throughout 2025. Wishing you and your families a safe, restful, and happy holiday season.
Unified,
Craig Smith
President, Local 32