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Save the Date AFA-CWA Council 15 Local Base Meeting

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When: Dec 5th, 2017

Where: SAN Airport Conference room

Time: 10:00 to 1:00

Why: Local Base Meeting

AFA Constitution and Bylaws require that local councils hold a membership meeting twice per calendar year.  Our first meeting was held in June to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda.

This meeting will be open to all Council 15 members in good standing. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide members the opportunity to meet your Officers and Committee Chairs. Please come ready to ask questions and participate in the discussions regarding merger negotiations, bidding and the latest issues impacting Council 15 members.

If you have an agenda item that you would like to discuss at the local meeting please send your agenda item, no later than Nov 30th, to LEC Secretary/Treasurer Stephen Couckuyt at Stephen.Couckuyt@afaalaska.org

We hope to see you there!

In solidarity,

September Updates and Information

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Never Forget 9/11/2001

No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings we will always remember the events of September 11th and cherish our heroes. Our union encourages Flight Attendants around the globe to wear a black ribbon under your AFA pin and join us for a moment of silence and quiet reflection at 8:46 AM Eastern Time on Monday, September 11th.​

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment for 2018 benefits changes and additions is scheduled to take place October 23rd-November 13th. Look for information regarding base visits for assistance with the process as we get closer to the date.

TFP and Attendance  

Make sure you occasionally check both your TFP and Attendance points for accuracy. If you find or suspect errors please reach out to your payroll supervisor or performance supervisor and copy in San@afaalska.org

Cornerstone Training and Crew Access

We are aware that there were significant difficulties for many flight attendants with the Cornerstone App and with completing the recent door training module. We have heard how frustrating many found this process. The ongoing issues with Crew Access are equally concerning. We are pleased that Jake Jones is returning to the MEC Scheduling Committee Chair position to assist the Scheduling Committee with gathering information and facilitating solutions.

Scheduling Concerns

Everyone has a copy of their contract on their IMD. After reading your contract, if you still do not understand a portion or have further questions and need immediate assistance please contact Scheduling Chair JR George at 619-889-5800.

​If the problem is not time sensitive we ask that you send an email to: SAN.scheduling@afaalaska.org. Someone from the scheduling committee will respond in a timely manner. Please send screenshots whenever possible to help them assist you.

Questions and/or suggestions about pairings should be sent to: SAN@afaalaska.org​

After Hours Emergencies please call (206) 457-2010, extension 5 to reach one of your San Diego Officers

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Keeping Track of Trends and Documenting Problems

​Please use the AFA Alaska Online Support Center website (http://support.afaalaska.org) to file complaints, or to contact us for resolution of scheduling concerns. As our base grows it is more important than ever that we report, track and monitor all issues. If it is a scheduling related problem, please attach screenshots, and explain your situation thoroughly. This will ensure that we have sufficient information to research your concern. Your scheduling or reserve issues will automatically be forwarded to the appropriate committee for resolution. ​

We all know Facebook Is sometimes easier, however to track trends and not miss anything we ask that you use the proper resources.

AFA Council 15 San Diego Facebook Page

Since the base opened we have been using the SANFA Facebook page, this page is used both base information and AFA posts. Being as its easy for things to get lost with so many postings, Your AFA Officers started a new “Official” Facebook page called AFA Council 15 San Diego click on the link and like our page, there you can find all the latest news from AFA without having to search through numerous posts.

Text Notifications from AFA

To reach more of our base (including those who are not on social media or don’t check their email often), we are excited to announce that your LEC Officers started a new way of communicating with our members in San Diego through text message alerts. This program is completely optional. But we feel that it’s a great tool to get information out to everyone quickly. We will not overwhelm you with texts. And we do realize some people may have to pay for texts, so again this program is optional and the information will be available as always on the AFAalaska.org website, emails, and on our Facebook page.

The enrollment process is simple, all you need to do is send a text message from your personal phone.

Open your text messaging application. In the send to field enter 81010 and then enter @AFALEC15 in the body of the text and press send.

You will then receive a reply asking you to enter your full name. Once you send your name, your officers will receive notification and then you are all set to receive texts.

Please ignore the 3rd question where it asks if you are student or teacher we are borrowing this technology from school districts as to save costs from designing a system or paying a company to send mass texts and you do not need to download the app.

We hope you like our new service. And as always, we welcome your feedback / questions Please help us spread the word and get your fellow crew signed up.

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Professional Standards

In San Diego we are lucky to have a great team of Supervisors and Management staff. Please keep in mind that many personal conflicts should be taken to your Professional standards team and not taken immediately to Management.  Often AFA EAP/ Professional Standards can resolve the problems or issues without Management becoming involved. Once management is aware of the situation that could lead to someone’s discipline and or possibly even termination.

New LEC Chair

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We are thrilled to announce JR George has been appointed as our AFA Council 15 – LEC Scheduling Chairperson.  JR is taking over for Jacob Rahn, who will remain on the committee.  On behalf of Council 15, we would like to thank Jacob for all his hard work and dedication to our members as Chair.

As LEC Scheduling Chair, JR will be tasked with answering questions related to the Scheduling Sections of our Contract and assist with Bidding.

Questions about legalities? JCA Questions? “Can Crew Scheduling do this…..?”  Cancellations, Reassignments can all be found in the contract but if you need futher assistance, reach out to JR.

Questions and/or suggestions about pairings should be sent to: SAN@afaalaska.org

Please join us in welcoming JR.

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Contact Information

Text/Call: 619-889-5800

After Hours Emergencies: (206) 457-2010, extension 5

Non-Urgent Questions should be emailed to the following with screen shots if applicable:

SAN.scheduling@afaalaska.org or JR.George@afaalaska.org

SAN Scheduling Committee Chair Opening

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The SAN Officers extend a hearty thank you to Jacob Rahn for serving as SAN LEC Scheduling Chair. Due to personal commitments, Jacob will be stepping down as Chair but has agreed to share his knowledge as a committee member.

To that end, we are accepting applications for that vacated position and one more committee member position. We are seeking individuals with a desire to learn and a passion to help fellow Flight Attendants navigate the Scheduling related sections of our contract.

​​Duties as a member of the scheduling committee include:

  • Answering Scheduling questions via email, phone, text message and Facebook
  • Assisting with PBS/Bidding
  • Working within the committee to identify trends and notify Local Officers
  • Occasional Base sits
  • Occasional Training/Meetings

Interested candidates should submit a brief letter of interest to: SAN@afaalaska.org

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS – 2017 ENROLLMENT

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Save the Dates

When:

AUG 5-7, 2017

Where:

SAN Airport

Time:

5:30 to 12:00

Why:

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS – 2017 ENROLLMENT

National Group Protection (NGP) will be in the crew lounge to communicate the AFA supplemental benefit plans.  Please look for the NGP benefit counselor Joann Levandoski during the on-site enrollment to enroll or make changes to your existing coverage.  Note that you can enroll in any of the crew lounges, not just your base location.

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Coverage (NEW PLAN!)
  • Whole Life Insurance

They have enhanced the Critical Illness plan, members who are currently enrolled can lower their rates while improving the covered illness. Please take the time to sit down with a benefit counselor and review your options. Lower rates and more covered illnesses.  This is also an excellent time to make sure you have filed for your annual health screening benefits, which are part of the accident and critical illness benefit plans.

 

  • Supplemental – these plans supplement any existing coverage
  • Voluntary – members choose to participate
  • Limited Underwriting – no medical or physical exams required
  • Family Coverage – available with all of the plans
  • Portable – members can continue coverage if they leave the company
  • Payroll Deduction – premiums are paid through payroll deduction

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming enrollment, please contact National Group Protection (NGP) at 800-344-9016.

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