Q:     Will the L-VX FAs pay the same $50 union dues as L-AS FAs if the TA passes without the same work rules essentially causing a discrepancy in pay still?

A:     Like in any merger, there will be a period of time in which there is a difference in work rules between the two pre-merger FA groups. However, L-VX FAs will have the Alaska pay rates, per diem, full grievance protections, grievable work rules, access to the full AFA committee structure and support, etc. That being said, AFA understand the desire to achieve the Alaska work, and the Association will do our part to help achieve Full Implementation as soon as possible. Dues will start being collected in July based on an April ratification.

Q:     I am a L-VX FA currently on maternity leave until March. I am reading over the TA and was hoping you could offer me some clarification. Would I be eligible for the year of maternity leave if this TA is ratified?

A:     Yes. Ratification will not occur until April 3, 2018, but management has agreed to allow Maternity Extension Leave for L-VX FAs in the interim.

Q:     Does any US airline have better than our 480?

A:     Yes, depending on on how you define the 480 (e.g. healthcare insurance vs. vacation accrual & pay). 480 TFP is equivalent to approximately 425 credit hours. Generally speaking, Southwest (full accrual @ 0 TFP), Envoy (½ accrual @ 350 credit hours) and American (full accrual @ 420 credit hours) have better “480” applications for vacation accrual.

Q:     I have to work during the roadshows and was wondering if any of them will be taped for us to watch back later?

A:     No, there are no plans to tape any of the live roadshows. However, the JNC will produce supplemental materials that may be accessed remotely. The exact nature of those materials are still in development because we are currently focusing on getting the blog posts caught up to date and finalizing the live roadshow presentation.

[See also Reduction in Force/Furlough Protections [JCBA]]

Q:     What protections are there to prevent management from furloughing Flight Attendants once differences training is complete?

A:     Differences training is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2018. The JCBA Supplemental Reduction in Force LOA provides reduction in force/furlough protections through December 31, 2019.