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        Staying Healthy In The Air and On The Ground

        January 4, 2017 11:57

        In the Air

        Fact

        Airplane cabins are notoriously dry, with humidity levels dropping to as low as 10%.  At this point the mucous membranes in the nose and throat dry up, and we become more susceptible not only to infections, but headaches, cramps, fatigue, as well as dry skin.  Coffee and sodas are diuretics and can dry you out.  Water increases your energy, assists in weight loss, flushes toxins, relieves you of fatigue & boosts your immune system.  The best defense against dehydration is to drink lots of water.

        Tip

        Drink plenty of water before, during and after your flight.  Recommended:  8 ounces every hour.

        Fact

        Airplanes are filled with germs.  Your skin is your best defense at blocking germs from entering into your system.  Mucous membranes, cuts, wounds, cracks to the skin are excellent portals for the entrance of germs into your system.

        Tip

        Hygiene

        The CDC refers to hand washing as a “do-it-yourself vaccine,” making it an excellent line of defense against preventing sickness.  The friction of rubbing your hands together is part of the mechanical process of removing germs, bacteria and viruses from your skin.  It is recommended that you wash your hands frequently and for a minimum of 30 seconds.  Use lotion frequently to avoid dry cracked hands, fending off yet another portal of entry for bacteria and viruses.

        Resist the urge to touch your mouth, eye area or nose. Robert Schwartz, MD, chairman of family medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine states, “The main way a virus gets into your system is via the oral and respiratory nasal route.”  Wash your hands after blowing your nose.  Dry eyes?  Use moisturizing drops.  Not only will this relieve the irritation but it will also alleviate the tendency to touch your eyes.  If you have a cut or open wound, keep it covered and dry with a bandage.  If it gets wet, change the bandage.  Moisture is a great medium for bacterial growth.

        Lavatories

        Close the lid to the toilet prior to flushing.  Flushing sprays germs and bacteria from the inner bowl into the air (basically, microorganisms of what was deposited prior to flushing). Don’t forget to use a paper towel for lowering lid, touching the faucet, door handle, etc.

        If taking in a make-up bag or toiletries, make sure the counter is dry and then lay a paper towel down to protect your items from contact with the counter.  If brushing your teeth, use bottled water in a cup for rinsing, then dispose of the cup in the trash (using a paper towel to open the trash).

        Galleys

        Use sanitizing wipes to wipe down the interphone, jump seat area, seat belt buckles, and galley counter tops.  Do not place trash or shoes on the galley counter tops.

         

        Fact

        Travelling with a cold or sinus infection can cause permanent damage to your hearing.  Not to mention the fact that you are contagious and your co-workers don’t want what you have!

        Tip

        Don’t fly when sick.  However, if you find yourself on a flight, and experience sinus and or ear pain, a decongestant nose spray may provide relief. Recommended:  Keep a nasal decongestant spray in your bag when you fly.  More importantly notify your supervisor, contact Global Lifeline and don’t continue your trip until you are released to fly.

         

        Fact

        Seasonal immunizations and certain other immunizations, such as flu shots, flu mist, pneumonia immunizations, whooping cough and adult shingles immunizations, are available not only from your health care provider, but are also provided by most pharmacies or other mass immunizer locations.

        Tip

        Be proactive and stay healthy!

         

        Fact

        The benefits of exercise include:

        • Boosts the immune system.
        • Increases energy levels.
        • Decreases stress.
        • Improves moods.
        • Promotes better sleep.

        All of which are critical to the stress and challenges we face as Flight Attendants.

        Tip

        Pack a pair of tennis shoes and work out or comfortable clothes and:

        • Utilize the gym at your layover hotel.
        • Go for a walk or run.
        • If you’re a shopper, do some power walking at the mall.
        • Rent a bike if available on your layover.
        • Yoga or stretching exercises in your hotel room.
        • Get out and explore the fun activities that are unique to your layover city.

        Note of caution:  Always be aware of your environment for safety concerns (situational awareness), and when possible, pair up with a crewmember or your entire crew for outdoor excursions.

         

        Fact

        The benefits of healthy eating are:

        • Increased productivity
        • Enhanced mood
        • Longer life
        • Improved sleep
        • Maintain a healthy weight

        Tip

        Plan ahead and save your wallet, save your waistline:

        • Pack healthy food to take with you on your trip. Some hotels have a refrigerator in the room to keep your food fresh.
        • When you make a meal at home and have leftovers, place serving size portions in plastic containers and freeze. Do this whenever you have leftovers so that when you’re getting ready for a trip, grab one or more and place in your insulated food bag.  Take out on the plane, place in a tin, and pop it in the oven.
        • Costco and Trader Joe’s have some great, prepared salads and meals to keep on hand and grab as you walk out the door.
        • Smoothies and healthy shakes can be frozen and ready to go when you are.
        • Fruits and raw vegetables are easy and good for you!

        These are only a handful of suggestions.  Your best resources are other Flight Attendants.  Ask or observe what they do; you will always learn something new from your fellow F/As.

         

        On The Ground

        Fact

        It’s believed the dirtiest item in a hotel room is the remote.  Not far behind are doorknobs, phone receivers, toilet flushers, faucets and ice buckets.  Added to the list are the bedspreads.  Sheets are washed prior to your check in.

        When it comes to bedbug infestations, even the most upscale hotels with the strictest sanitary practices aren’t immune. And unfortunately, most do battle bedbugs from time to time thanks to an ever-changing international clientele.

        Tip

        When packing for your trip throw in disinfectant wipes, a travel size disinfectant spray (may not be used on the aircraft), a clear bag and a pair of slippers for your hotel stay.  When you arrive, inspect the room for safety.  Use the buddy system and look out for each other while one F/A stands outside in the hall and you look under the bed, in the closet, the bathroom, and behind the drapes, to make sure you’re the only one in the room.  Don’t use the safety lock until you’ve done this in case you discover you have company and need to make a quick exit.  Once you’ve deemed the room secure, go with the other F/A and watch out while s/he does the same. (Safety First)

        Inspect the room for health hazards, starting with the bathroom. With a tissue, lift the toilet seat and spray both sides of the seat with disinfectant, even if it looks spotless. Next, use disinfectant wipes on frequently touched hot spots: faucets, toilet lever, doorknobs, light switches, the phone, and clock.  Don’t bother trying to clean the crevices of the remote control. Instead slide it into a clear plastic bag. Use it this way during your stay, inside its protective cover.

        Don’t sit or place any belongings on the bed until you’ve checked them.  Check your mattress, bed frame, and headboard — you’re looking for small brown stains. Bedbugs are hard to see (they hide during the day and can run away quickly when disturbed), but they leave behind brown bloodstains when they process the blood of their victims. Be sure to check under the sheets and mattress pad, too.

        Limit direct skin contact with the carpet and furniture so you don’t pick up any potential fungus. That means wear socks or slippers and be fully clothed when sitting on chairs or the sofa.

        Before a shower, squirt shampoo in the tub and run the water on hot for a minute to decrease the number of germs where you’ll be standing, even if the bottom of the tub looks clean.  If you have a cut on your foot, though, bandage it and wear flip-flops.

         

        Fact

        Sleep is vital to our health and wellbeing, but can be very elusive in our work environment due to a multitude of factors.  Some examples are:

        • Time zone changes.
        • Irregular work hours.
        • Anxiety of waking up on time for an early check in.
        • Stressed out from the events of the day.
        • Problems at home and being away and unable to solve them.
        • Room near the elevator or ice machine.
        • Noisy neighbors.

        Tip

        Depending on the time of day and what your schedule is, here are a few suggestions:

        • If you need to take a nap, try to keep it short so you’ll sleep better at night.
        • If you need complete darkness when you sleep use the pant hangers from the closet with the clips to clip drapes together and prevent light from entering your room.
        • Request a room away from the elevator and ice machine.
        • Contact the front desk to report noisy neighbors or request a room change.
        • Wear ear plugs/eye masks.
        • Set the room clock, your cell phone clock and request a wakeup call so you can sleep easily knowing that you won’t miss your check in.
        • Dim the light display on your hotel clock and make sure the time set is the correct time.
        • Pack the night before except what you’ll need in the morning. One less thing to worry about.  Especially if you hit the snooze button too many times.
        • Try mediation or relaxation techniques for stress.
        • Make a list of what you’ll do when you get home. Then put it away.
        • Use a white noise or sleep machine.
        • No computers or electronics in bed.
        • If you have a device running iOS (iPhone iPad) turn on “Night Shift” which reduces the amount of blue light emitted from your display. It can be found under Settings -> Display & Brightness -> Night Shift and can also be found as a toggle in the iOS Control center.
        • Ask fellow FAs what their secrets are for getting a good night’s sleep.

        Filed Under: Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Tagged With: 2017, ASHSC, health, wellness

        MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews

        January 4, 2017 10:00

        Updated 02/07/2017

        As previously announced on December 9, the Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for the majority of the MEC Committee Chairperson positions in early 2017.

        All Candidates Advanced to Final Interviews

        As part of the interview process, a series of screening interviews were scheduled to occur on January 4 by videoconference.  The purpose of the screening interviews was to narrow each position to two finalist candidates who would be invited to interview with the MEC in person at the February MEC Meeting.  Since only a few positions yielded more than two candidates, the MEC has decided to bypass the screening interviews and advance all candidates to an in-person interview at the February MEC Meeting.

        More Information About the Candidates

        Below is a list of candidates for each position.  For positions with more than one candidate, resumes for those candidates who have opted in may be viewed below.

        Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairperson

        Seth Heiple

        Benefits Committee Chairperson

        Terry Taylor

        EAP Chairpersons (2 positions)

        Elizabeth Dillon

        Jeanne McCleave

        Hotel Committee Chairperson

        Laura Hinojosa

        Hotel Committee Vice Chairperson

        Jodi Snow (click here to view resume)

        Dori Marron (click here to view resume)

        Reserve Committee Chairperson

        Jarod McNeill

        Retirement Committee Chairperson

        Terry Taylor

        Scheduling Committee Chairperson

        Jake Jones (click here to view resume)

        Erik Velez (click here to view resume)

        Zac Weeks (click here to view resume)

        Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson (PBS Subcommittee Chairperson)

        Stephen Poynter (click here to view resume)

        Shawn Grill (withdrawn 02/03/17)

        PBS Subcommittee Member

        Rebecca Asbell (click here to view resume)

        Adam Clarey (click here to view resume)

        Sheri Rochel (click here to view resume) (clarified intent to be considered for Subcommittee Member position instead of Chairperson, 02/07/2017)

        Uniform Committee Chairperson

        Bob Moore

        Special Consideration for MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson

        In accordance with §27.P.2.c.1 of the collective bargaining agreement, the MEC will be soliciting input from Vice President of Inflight Services Andy Schneider regarding the selection of the MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson position.  Though Andy is contractually entitled to provide feedback, final selection will be made by the voting members of the MEC.

        Feedback

        If you would like to provide feedback about the candidates or the MEC Committee Chairperson interview process, please contact your LEC President.  You may contact your LEC President by email at:

        ANC Council 30 President Lisa Pinkston – lisa.pinkston@afaalaska.org

        SEA Council 19 President Laura Masserant – laura.masserant@afaalaska.org

        PDX Council 39 President Cathy Gwynn – cathy.gwynn@afaalaska.org

        LAX Council 18 President Tim Green – timothy.green@afaalaska.org

        SAN Council 15 President Brice McGee – brice.mcgee@afaalaska.org

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Committees, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2017, MEC, MEC Committee Chairperson

        A Holiday Message from FADAP

        December 12, 2016 05:00

        The following message is brought to you by your AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee and the Flight Attendant Drug & Alcohol Program (FADAP).  EAP is always available as a resource to any Flight Attendant; contact information can be found at http://afaalaska.org/eap.

        The holiday season is here!  Normally, we equate the months of Thanksgiving through the New Year with festive celebrations and good cheers.   However, for some, this time of year serves as a painful contrast to the joy that fills other’s lives, but maybe not our own.

        The Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program is a specialized program just for flight attendants and their family members afflicted or affected by substance abuse.

        It’s called FADAP (The Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program).

        If you answer yes to any of the below questions, your drinking maybe putting you and/or your job at risk.

        The Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) can help you:

        • Identify if you have a substance use problem needing professional assistance;
        • Refer you into flight attendant specialized treatment services and
        • Support you in your recovery journey.

        So take the below quick screen and call the FADAP helpline if you answer yes to any of the below questions.

        Flight Attendant Alcohol Use Screen

        In the past year,

        • Have you shown up for a flight hung-over?
        • Have you bid a certain position to have easy access to alcohol?
        • Have you consumed alcohol past the cut-off time?
        • Have you felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
        • Have you felt you should cut down on your drinking?
        • Do you drink alcohol 4 or more times per week?
        • Have you had 5 or more drinks on a typical day when you are drinking?

        Remember, the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) is available 24/7 at (855) 333-2327 or (855) 33-FADAP.  The FADAP operator will patch your call directly into your airline peer assistance program or the peer on-call.  Your conversations are always confidential.

        “Wings of Sobriety” Telephonic Meetings

        Meeting times are scheduled on Wednesday at 3 PM EST and Saturday at 9 AM EST.  Each meeting will last between forty-five (45) minutes to one (1) hour.  The conference call in number is (855) 544-2320.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Satterlee, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee and MEC EAP Committee Co-Chairpersons Elizabeth Dillon and Jeanne McCleave

        Filed Under: EAP/Professional Standards Committee Tagged With: 2016, EAP, FADAP

        MEC Committee Chair Interviews

        December 9, 2016 20:00

        In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the term of appointment for the MEC Committee Chairpersons is concurrent with those of the MEC Officers.  As the current MEC Officer term of office will end on December 31, 2016, the MEC will be conducting a review of the MEC Committee Chairperson positions in early 2017.

        During this review process, the MEC will be interviewing for the following MEC-level chairperson positions:

        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairperson
        • Benefits Committee Chairperson
        • EAP Committee Chairperson (2 positions)
        • Hotel Committee Chairperson
        • Hotel Committee Vice Chairperson
        • Reserve Committee Chairperson
        • Retirement Committee Chairperson
        • Scheduling Committee Chairperson
        • Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson (PBS Subcommittee Chairperson)
        • PBS Subcommittee Member (though not a chairperson position, this position is appointed at the MEC level)
        • Uniform Committee Chairperson

        Appointments for the ASHSC Vice Chairperson, Government Affairs Committee Chairperson, Grievance Committee Chairperson, and Inflight Service Committee Chairperson positions were all made within the last several months.  As a result, these positions will not be reviewed and will continue their term until the end of the next MEC Officer election cycle.

        General Qualifications

        The following qualifications apply to all MEC-level Chairperson positions:

        • Previous experience as a Committee Member or Chairperson preferred (required for EAP)
        • Previous committee-specific training preferred (required for EAP)
        • Ability to attend meetings as required, including being present in Seattle on occasion
        • Strong computer skills. Good working knowledge of Inflight Mobile Device, Google email, and Microsoft Office.
        • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write membership communications, respond professionally to internal and external e-mail, prepare reports, and plan meetings agendas and take minutes.
        • Ability to meet deadlines, delegate responsibilities, and follow up on assigned tasks

        Duties and Responsibilities

        Information about the duties and responsibilities of each specific committee can be found in article VII of the MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, which can be accessed by clicking here.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss for each position will be discussed during the screening interview.

        Interview and Selection Timeline

        Qualified candidates will be invited to a screening interview with the MEC by video conference on Wednesday, January 4.

        Finalists will be invited to an in-person interview at the AFA Alaska MEC office in Seattle at regularly scheduled February MEC meeting on February 21 and 22.

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        Submit a declaration of interest and resume to MEC Secretary Treasurer-Elect Linda Christou at linda.christou@afaalaska.org no later than 5 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

        Questions

        Any questions about MEC Committee Chairperson positon duties and responsibilities can be directed to MEC Vice President Brian Palmer at brian.palmer@afaalaska.org.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Satterlee, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee and MEC Secretary Treasurer-Elect Linda Christou

        Filed Under: Committees, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2016, interviews, MEC, MEC Chair, MEC Committee

        Useful Contractual Provisions During Irregular Operations

        December 9, 2016 12:00

        Weather in the Pacific Northwest is impacting the operation across the system this week. Your Master Executive Council (MEC) reminds you that the contract stays in full force during irregular operations. Here are a few useful contractual provisions that are often invoked during irregular ops:

        1. Assignment cannot be built over 10.5 hours. – §8.E. (Except 4k – §10.DD.)
        2. Re-assignments cannot be built over 12.5 hours. – §8.E/§10.R. A minimum of 10 hours rest must be built into any remain over night (RON) at the time that the new trip is given. – §8.J.
        3. If you are unable to fly your sequence as scheduled for more than two hours due to weather, mechanical or to suit Company convenience, you may be eligible for Stranded Pay. – §21.N. If stranded to a RON with a duty period commencing on a scheduled day off see also §9.D.1.d.
        4. Unscheduled overnights – §10.R.7.
        5. Minimum days off – §10.E.1.a.
        6. General block and ground delays are generally paid automatically at 0.5 TFP per hour. You must manually submit for block delays that exceed one hour, that cross midnight or if you are deadheading. – §21.J.
        7. If your duty day exceeds 12.5 hours you will receive “double out” rest at the end of your sequence. If you choose to waive “double out” rest and complete the scheduling obligation that would have been dropped by such rest, you receive 1.5x the rate of pay. – §8.H.
        8. If you are on a multi-day sequence and receive less than 9:30 rest at RON as measured from release to report, you will receive 2.5x premium for flights flown for the entire sequence. However, if your sequence has a Sequence Interruption Point (SIP) and Crew Scheduling (CSKD) removes you at the SIP, you will be pay protected for the remainder of the sequence at straight time. If CSKD attempts to contact you after your debrief and prior to your next report in order to adjust your report time, you are not required to be contactable pursuant to §8.Q until your scheduled report time.  If you contact CSKD and your layover is adjusted so that you receive 9:30 rest or greater, the 2.5x premium does not apply. – §8.K.
        9. You cannot be required to work a trip that has a duty day projected over 14 hours while you are at a Flight Attendant domicile or co-terminal. – §8.G
        10. If you are on duty at 4:29 AM local time you cannot be required to remain on duty past 8:30 AM initial departure station time of that duty period (wherever your pairing started that duty period)–except for APSB. Other “Night Rule” provisions may also apply if you are on duty at 4:29 AM local time. – §8.I.
        11. If you are pay protected due to weather, mechanical or to suit Company convenience, you may pick up additional flying on the day(s) you were pay protected, and you will receive both pay protection and the value of the additional scheduling obligation. – §21.M.
        12. If you are unable to make it to work due to impassable weather conditions, you may request a management drop, which is without pay and attendance points are assessed if the drop is granted. – §32.C.14.

        If you have any questions contact one of your Local Executive Council (LEC) officers or Scheduling Committee members.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Satterlee, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee; MEC S/T-Elect Linda Christou; and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones

        Filed Under: Latest News, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2016, irregular operations, irregular ops, weather

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