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        Mobilization Training Reminder Before Bidding Closes

        April 8, 2014 16:30

        Dear Flight Attendants,

        Bidding will close very soon for the month of May.  As you prepare your bids, we hope you will plan on getting involved with the Mobilization Committee by attending Mobilization Training.  To ensure that you’ll have the opportunity to get involved, please bid one of the following dates off and sign up for a Mobilization Training session here: http://alaskamec.org/mobilization/training.

        • Anchorage – Monday, May 12 – 10 AM to 12 PM / 1 to 3 PM
        • Seattle – Tuesday, May 13 – 8 to 10 AM / 11 AM to 1 PM / 2 to 4 PM
        • Portland – Wednesday, May 14 – 10 AM to 12 PM / 1 to 3 PM
        • Los Angeles – Thursday, May 15 – 10 AM to 12 PM / 1 to 3 PM
        • San Diego – Friday, May 16 – 9 to 11 AM / 12 to 2 PM

        The training will include guest speakers, negotiations and mobilization strategies, Railway Labor Act (RLA) history and planning of future solidarity actions.

        The backbone of our mobilization efforts will be our Mobilization Volunteers.  Mobilization Volunteers will provide support to the Negotiating Committee through coordinated solidarity activity and two-way communication between the membership and the committee.  The Mobilization Volunteers will work closely with their respective Local Mobilization Chairperson to call other Flight Attendants to action through participation in organized solidarity activities and a program of information sharing.

        We are excited about the new Mobilization Committee and look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our resolve to achieve the contract improvements we deserve!  If you cannot attend one of the training sessions there will other mobilization opportunities in the future.

        In solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and MEC Mobilization Chairperson Adam Clarey

        Filed Under: Latest News, Mobilization Committee, Negotiations

        PBS Update April 5, 2014 – 1415 PDT: Problem with May Bids Due to New Aircraft Codes Resolved

        April 5, 2014 14:16

        Dear Flight Attendants,

         

        Bidding in Navtech’s PBS has re-opened and the bidding deadline extended to 12 noon PDT on April 10th.

         

        This is from Inflight Bulletin 2014-0071 “May Bids Reopened – New Aircraft Codes Added”:


        “Fleet planning has added new aircraft-type designator codes for aircraft that
        have been through the fleet modification. These new aircraft types were not
        added to PBS prior to bids opening at 9am on April 5th. Consequently bidding
        was shut down at 1120am April 5th to add these new aircraft type codes.

        Bidding reopened at 1:45pm PDT April 5th and will be extended until 12noon PDT
        April 10th.

        Here are the definitions of the new aircraft types:

        8EX is the 73H (non-ETOPS 737-800) with 6 extra seats
        9WX is the 737-900 with 9 extra seats w/winglets
        9EX is the 737-900 with 9 extra seats

        If you use Aircraft Type in your bid, check to make certain if these new
        aircraft codes need to be added to your Award or Avoid statements.
        Questions can be sent to PBS Q&A on FirstClass.”

         

        There will be no further updates regarding this issue unless warranted.

         

        In solidarity,

         

        Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn and Sandra Morrow; and

         

        Your AFA PBS Committee—Stephen Poynter and Rebecca Asbell

        MEC 5B Logo

        Filed Under: Latest News, Preferential Bidding System (PBS), Scheduling Committee

        PBS Update April 5, 2014 – 1300 PDT: Problem with May Bids Due to New Aircraft Codes

        April 5, 2014 12:57

        Dear Flight Attendants,

         

        A problem has been identified with the May pairings that is affecting bidding. Consequently, bids have been locked in Navtech’s Preferential Bidding System (PBS) and the Joint PBS Committee is working quickly to resolve the issue. Bidding will reopen as soon as possible and the bidding deadline will be extended.

         

        What is known so far is that unbeknownst to Crew Planning and the Joint PBS Committee, several new aircraft codes were loaded into the system:  8EX, 9WX and 9EX. The Joint PBS Committee began investigating the codes as soon as they were discovered. They have found out that these codes are related to aircraft that have been reconfigured with extra seats (the ‘X’)—nine seats on the -900 and six seats on the -800—and the new scimitar shaped winglets (the ‘W’).

         

        Because many Flight Attendants bid by aircraft type, not addressing the issue would most likely significantly impact bid awards. Stand by for further updates!

         

        In solidarity,

         

        Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn and Sandra Morrow; and

         

        Your AFA PBS Committee—Stephen Poynter and Rebecca Asbell

         

        MEC 5B Logo

        Filed Under: Latest News, Preferential Bidding System (PBS), Scheduling Committee

        Introducing the Mobilization Committee

        April 5, 2014 12:34

        Dear Flight Attendants:

        The VOICE (Volunteer Organizers for Information, Communications, and Education) Committee has served us with distinction over the past several years during contract negotiations.  The MEC would like to thank these committee members for their dedication and contribution to AFA.  Today, we announce a new chapter, as the VOICE Committee evolves to become the new Mobilization Committee.

        As we gear up for another round of negotiations, demonstrating our solidarity and unity is more important now than ever before.  Bringing Flight Attendants together through participation in organized solidarity activities will be the primary responsibility of the Mobilization Committee.  The Committee will also work to actively share information pertaining to negotiations and help Flight Attendants to find and access official sources of information.

        Mobilization Volunteers

        The backbone of our mobilization efforts will be our Mobilization Volunteers.  Volunteers will provide support to the Negotiating Committee through coordinated solidarity activity and two-way communication between the membership and the committee.  They will work closely with the Local Mobilization Chairperson to call other members to action through participation in organized solidarity activities and a program of information sharing with Flight Attendants.

        Specific duties of a Mobilization Volunteer include:

        • Responsible for educating the membership and moving them to action.  They will provide information and support for targeted issues or specifically identified groups of Flight Attendants as defined by the Negotiating Committee.
        • To further the Flight Attendants’ understanding of key issues through active information sharing and referral to official sources of information
        • To dispel gossip, rumor, and inaccurate information regarding negotiations by directing Flight Attendants to official sources of information
        • To provide two-way communication of the needs and responses of the membership through feedback to the Local Mobilization Chairperson and the Negotiating Committee
        • Actively participate in organized solidarity activities such as canvassing of membership at airports and crew rooms, informational leafleting or picketing before the general public, or other activities as approved by the Master Executive Council (MEC) 

        How To Get Involved

        In order to get involved as a Mobilization Volunteer, plan now to attend one of the upcoming mobilization training sessions to be held in May.  Sessions will be held as follows:

        Anchorage

        Monday, May 12

        10 AM to 12 PM § 1 to 3 PM

        Seattle

        Tuesday, May 13

        8 to 10 AM § 11 AM to 1 PM § 2 to 4 PM

        Portland

        Wednesday, May 14

        10 AM to 12 PM § 1 to 3 PM

        Los Angeles

        Thursday, May 15

        10 AM to 12 PM § 1 to 3 PM

        San Diego

        Friday, May 16

        9 to 11 AM § 12 to 2 PM

        In order to sign up for one of these sessions, visit the online registration form here: http://alaskamec.org/mobilization/training.  Please note that space in each session is limited and registration will close once capacity is reached.

        We are excited about the new Mobilization Committee and look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our combined resolve for the contract improvements that we deserve!

        In solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and MEC Mobilization Chairperson Adam Clarey

        Filed Under: Committees, Latest News, Mobilization Committee

        Introducing the Mobilization Committee

        March 20, 2014 20:30

        Dear Flight Attendants:

        The VOICE (Volunteer Organizers for Information, Communications, and Education) Committee has served us with distinction over the past several years during contract negotiations.  The MEC would like to thank these committee members for their dedication and contribution to AFA.  Today, we announce a new chapter, as the VOICE Committee evolves to become the new Mobilization Committee.

        As we gear up for another round of negotiations, demonstrating our solidarity and unity is more important now than ever before.  Bringing Flight Attendants together through participation in organized solidarity activities will be the primary responsibility of the Mobilization Committee.  The Committee will also work to actively share information pertaining to negotiations and help Flight Attendants to find and access official sources of information.

        Mobilization Volunteers

        The backbone of our mobilization efforts will be our Mobilization Volunteers.  Volunteers will provide support to the Negotiating Committee through coordinated solidarity activity and two-way communication between the membership and the committee.  They will work closely with the Local Mobilization Chairperson to call other members to action through participation in organized solidarity activities and a program of information sharing with Flight Attendants.

        Specific duties of a Mobilization Volunteer include:

        • Responsible for educating the membership and moving them to action.  They will provide information and support for targeted issues or specifically identified groups of Flight Attendants as defined by the Negotiating Committee.
        • To further the Flight Attendants’ understanding of key issues through active information sharing and referral to official sources of information
        • To dispel gossip, rumor, and inaccurate information regarding negotiations by directing Flight Attendants to official sources of information
        • To provide two-way communication of the needs and responses of the membership through feedback to the Local Mobilization Chairperson and the Negotiating Committee
        • Actively participate in organized solidarity activities such as canvassing of membership at airports and crew rooms, informational leafleting or picketing before the general public, or other activities as approved by the Master Executive Council (MEC)

        How To Get Involved

        In order to get involved as a Mobilization Volunteer, plan now to attend one of the upcoming mobilization training sessions to be held in May.  Sessions will be held as follows:

        • Anchorage – Monday, May 12 – 10 AM to 12 PM / 1 to 3 PM
        • Seattle – Tuesday, May 13 – 8 to 10 AM / 11 AM to 1 PM / 2 to 4 PM
        • Portland – Wednesday, May 14 – 10 AM to 12 PM / 1 to 3 PM
        • Los Angeles – Thursday, May 15 – 10 AM to 12 PM / 1 to 3 PM
        • San Diego – Friday, May 16 – 9 to 11 AM / 12 to 2 PM

        In order to sign up for one of these sessions, visit the online registration form here: http://alaskamec.org/mobilization/training.  Once you’ve registered, be sure to mark your calendar and plan to bid the day off.  Please note that space in each session is limited and registration will close once capacity is reached.

        We are excited about the new Mobilization Committee and look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our combined resolve for the contract improvements that we deserve!

        In solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and MEC Mobilization Chairperson Adam Clarey

        Filed Under: Committees, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC), Mobilization Committee, Negotiations

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