A message from your PBS Committee
MEC Committee Chair Appointments
The MEC conducted interviews for several MEC Committee Chairperson positions at the MEC Meeting that concluded this afternoon. We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and a willingness to serve. After careful consideration and much deliberation, the following candidates were appointed:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards
Elizabeth Dillion
Jeanne McCleave
Scheduling
Zac Weeks
Preferential Bidding System (PBS)
Steve Poynter (Chairperson)
Rebecca Asbell (Committee Member)
Adam Clarey (Committee Member)
Uniform
Bob Moore
Reserve
Jarod McNeill
Air Safety, Health, & Security (ASHSC)
Seth Heiple
Benefits
Terry Taylor
Retirement
Terry Taylor
Hotel
Laura Hinojosa (Chairperson)
Jodi Snow (Vice Chairperson)
Appointments are effective immediately. Terms of appointment coincide with those of the MEC Officers, concluding on December 31, 2019.
If you have any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson appointments, please contact your LEC President.
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green and Brice McGee
AFA and CWA Scholarships
Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund
The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to dependents of our active members who will be attending a college or university.
Applications will not be considered unless they are complete with the following:
- Applications must be postmarked by April 10
- Three (3) written references attached
- Transcripts, grades, and SAT scores must be included
Who Qualifies?
A dependent of an active AFA member in good standing who is seeking to further her/his education at an accredited college or university.
A recipient of this scholarship will receive the cost of tuition, room, board and reasonable book expense, up to a maximum of $5,000 for one year. Any recipient may reapply for this scholarship each year until graduation up to a maximum of four years.
What Are the Guidelines and Application Requirements?
The Scholarship Fund has established some guidelines to be used by students when deciding whether or not to apply for this award. Applicants should:
- Be ranked in the top 15% of their high school class;
- Have, or expect to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores;
- Be able to demonstrate financial need;
- Write a 300-word essay; and
- Provide all information required on the application form.
Due to the highly competitive nature of the program and the large number of applicants, students should carefully consider these criteria before submitting an application.
Who Distributes the Scholarship?
The Scholarship is managed and distributed through the Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund Committee. AFA is the largest union in the United States representing flight attendants.
What Is the Purpose of the Scholarship?
To further the education of promising young men and women who are dependents of AFA members in good standing who otherwise would not have the opportunity for higher education.
When Is the Scholarship Given?
The money for tuition, room, board and reasonable book expense, up to a maximum of $5,000 per year is sent directly to the college or university upon verification of enrollment in a degree program. The college or university must send invoices to AFA, which will then be paid by the Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund. No funds shall be distributed directly to the recipient.
Where Do I Get an Application?
Click here to download an application. You can always request a paper application by writing to the address below.
How Do I Find My AFA Member Number?
You can find your AFA member number on your AFA membership card. Alternately, you can email your Local Membership Committee for assistance.
When Do I Apply?
Your application must be postmarked by April 10. Applications must be returned to the following address:
Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund
PO Box 56
Hartwood, VA 22471-0056
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship
The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern.
Click here for more information about this scholarship.
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green and Brice McGee
Interim Reserve Trade Board Now Active
Management launched an online trade board as an interim solution to facilitate reserve trading as Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) does not support reserve trading at this time. The trade board can be accessed from the Inflight website > Scheduling & Bidding > Reserve Trading Board. Instructions for use of the reserve trade board were posted earlier today by management in informational bulletin #2017-0030 (Reserve Trading Board).
Though the interim reserve trade board will help reserve Flight Attendants to exercise their contractual right to trade, it does not solve the greater issue of a fully automated reserve trading system as required by the contract (section 11.H.7). AFA will continue to take necessary steps through the grievance process to compel management to comply with this requirement and the remainder of our contract.
Questions?
If you have questions about the reserve trade board, please contact your Local Reserve Committee. Contact information can be found on the Reserve Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee and MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson Jarod McNeill
All Open Time Trips Withheld and Premium Pay Removed AGAIN!
This morning, AFA became aware that all trips in Open Time across the entire system were again coded with premium pay, then withheld and placed back in OT with the premium removed. The system glitch with Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) that was previously communicated by AFA last week was again responsible for the recurrence (see All Open Time Trips Withheld and Premium Pay Removed – Part 3).
AFA is preparing to file yet another grievance on management’s violation of our contract. (Updated 2/17/2017: Instead of filing a new grievance on the same issue, we amended the original grievance to include the circumstances of this most recent contractual violation and any ongoing violations of the same nature. ^jtp) We will continue to work to defend our contract despite management’s failure to live up to their contractual obligations.
In Solidarity,
Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee, MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones and MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson Stephanie Adams
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