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        Alaska Air Group Non-Revenue Travel Embargo

        January 24, 2018 14:17

        Earlier today, Alaska Air Group management posted an article on Alaska’s World outlining a non-rev travel embargo that is planned in conjunction with the cutover to a single Passenger Service Computer System (PSS) at the end of April.  AFA disagrees with any company-imposed restrictions surrounding the use of non-revenue travel benefits by our members.  We will be addressing the planned embargo with management and will provide more information once discussions have occurred.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2018, AS/VX Merger, merger, non-rev, non-revenue travel, PSS, travel benefits

        [AS] MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Interviews

        August 3, 2017 11:00

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        Background

        The MEC Chairperson of the Scheduling Committee is responsible for coordinating the activities of the committee at the airline level. The Chairperson works closely with each Local Committee Chairperson to gather feedback and input and represents the positions of the Committee and MEC in interactions with management.

        Additional Information from the MEC Policy Manual

        Scheduling Committee

        1.  SCOPE

        a.  The Scheduling Committee is responsible for the following:

        (i)  The committee will recommend and assist in constructing pairings and building sequences of trips and days off into monthly lines of time.

        (ii)  The committee will work to monitor company compliance with all scheduling-related provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and take necessary steps to correct violations

        2.  POLICY/RESPONSIBILITIES

        a.  The MEC Scheduling Committee shall consist of the MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson, the MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—PBS, the MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction, and the Local Scheduling Committee Chairperson from each council.

        b.  The MEC Chairperson shall:

        (i)  Provide clear direction and coordination to Local Scheduling Committees and each MEC Subcommittee

        (ii)  Communicate with the Local Scheduling Committee Chairpersons, LEC Presidents, and MEC Officers on a daily basis on his/her activities and matters requiring attention, follow up, or escalation

        (iii)  Compose informational and educational articles of interest to the membership and provide them to the MEC Communications Chairperson to be included in MEC communications and posted to the MEC website

        c.  Flight Attendant Schedules

        (i)  Discuss scheduling problems with the company and will report such problems and resultant discussions to the MEC

        (ii)  Maintain written records of agreed upon standards and procedures and shall report to the MEC any proposed or imposed modifications to such practices.

        (iii)  Monitor the company throughout the scheduling process for any perceived or potential violations of the Agreement and shall identify these violations to the LEC President of the domicile affected.

        (iv)  Comply at all times with the applicable provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement.

        d.  Staffing

        (i)  Monitor monthly staffing reports and make recommendations to the company for appropriate resolution.

        (ii)  Monitor placement of flying and provide the MEC with evaluations of such placement and its justification.

        (iii)  Compile feedback and relay it to the MEC

        (iv)  Use domicile feedback to work with the company in resolving the Union’s problems and concerns.

        (v)  Monitor staffing statistics and, where appropriate, establish trends of chronic understaffing for current and future use.  Use all information available to eliminate understaffing.

        e.  Placement of Flying

        (i)  The MEC Scheduling Committee in conjunction with the MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson will review placement of flying with the intent of resolving the problems that generate such placement.

        (ii)  Should specific causes be established, the MEC Scheduling Committee shall work with the company to resolve the Union’s concerns provided that such action does not otherwise negatively impact the Flight Attendants, i.e. surplus, or excessively low block time.

        …

        5.  SCHEDULING REVIEW BOARD

        a.  The Scheduling Review Board (“Board”) shall consist of the MEC President (or designee), MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson (or designee with the concurrence of the MEC), and Director of Inflight Crew Scheduling (or designee). Additional guests may be invited and participate as needed.

        b.  The Board shall meet at least every two weeks to address and resolve disagreements between the union and the company pertaining to any subject relating to Flight Attendant schedules or actions of the Inflight Crew Scheduling Department.

        c.  The Board may meet either in person at a mutually agreed location, by telephone conference call, or by other electronic means of communication.

        d.  Items for inclusion in the agenda shall be provided to all members of the Board at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled meeting to allow time for proper research and preparation. Items submitted within 24 hours of the scheduled meeting will be placed on the agenda of the following meeting, except by mutual agreement.

        e.  Any item that cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the members of the Board will be forwarded to the MEC Grievance Committee for escalation

        Qualifications

        • Robust working knowledge of scheduling provisions of the Flight Attendant collective bargaining agreement.
        • Knowledge of CFRs and other regulations pertaining to flight time, duty time, and crew rest guidelines.
        • Ability to maintain office hours in Seattle during the business week and attend meetings as required.
        • Strong computer skills. Excellent working knowledge of Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA, NavBlue PBS, 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

        • Provide assistance and guidance to Local Scheduling Committee Chairpersons in handling scheduling-related concerns and issues. Assist in resolution of issues as needed.
        • Attend meetings with management and represent the AFA position on scheduling-related matters.
        • Participate in the Scheduling Review Board process.
        • Oversee the activities of the PBS and Pairing Construction subcommittees.
        • Schedule, plan, and conduct monthly meetings of the committee and other meetings and conference calls as needed.
        • Coordinate with the MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson to discuss issues that affect both reserve and lineholding Flight Attendants.
        • Correspond with the Local Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and MEC regularly to provide status updates. Prepare and send a monthly committee report to the MEC.

        Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement

        • This position is budgeted for 100 TFP of Flight Pay Loss (FPL) per month in accordance with section 27.P.2.b of the CBA, paid with a 5% override at “A” pay.
        • Time commitment is approximately four days per week in Seattle with additional work completed remotely or in the office as necessary. No relocation or accommodation expense is provided for this position.
        • The MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson does not bid a line.

        Working Relationships

        With The Scheduling Committee

        Constant interaction with the Local Scheduling Service Committee Chairpersons. Frequent interaction with Local Scheduling Committee Members.

        With The Master Executive Council

        This position reports to the Master Executive Council. The MEC executive sponsor for the committee is the MEC President.

        With Alaska Airlines Management

        Constant interaction with inflight management, particularly the Director of Inflight Crew Scheduling (Denia Pisia), Director of Crew Planning & Resource Allocation (Chad Koehnke), Inflight Crew Planners (Kelly Yeager and Sabrina Blevins)

        Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

        • The MEC will hold interviews during the August MEC meeting on Tuesday, August 29.
        • Interviews will be at the AFA Alaska MEC office in Seattle.
        • Submit a declaration of interest and resume to MEC Secretary-Treasurer Linda Christou at linda.christou@afaalaska.org no later than 5 PM Pacific Time on Friday, August 18, 2017. Linda will be able to provide additional information regarding transportation and booking of flights if necessary.

         

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

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

        [AS] AFA Alaska System Board of Adjustment Interviews

        June 26, 2017 08:00

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        The Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) member to serve on the AFA System Board of Adjustment.

        Scope

        Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise under the terms of the Agreement between Alaska Airlines and its Flight Attendants.

        Policy/Responsibilities

        • There shall be two members selected by the MEC from active members in good standing to represent the Association. Members will be selected at-large without regard to Local Council or domicile.
        • Any person seeking a position as a System Board of Adjustment Member must submit a resume. Candidates must interview with the MEC.
        • System Board Members shall be selected for a two (2) year appointment period in accordance with the AFA Constitution and Bylaws. At least one appointment will be reviewed in June of each year.  Selection shall be made, insofar as possible, to ensure that both members will not be new at the same time.
        • The System Board Members will act in the best interest of the membership and the Association and will be consistent with the Agreement between the Flight Attendants and Alaska Airlines.
        • The MEC President shall have the ability, in the event of an emergency, to appoint a qualified member in good standing to fill an ad hoc position on the Board, should the alternate not be available.
        • The MEC on an ad hoc basis, by majority vote, may appoint an expert as a substitute for one member of the System Board of Adjustment.

        Qualifications

        • Current Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant
        • Willingness to attend the requisite grievance training(s)
        • In depth knowledge of the contract
        • Understanding of the principles of just cause
        • Adherence to Grievance Committee policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct
        • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information
        • Maintenance of member-in-good-standing status
        • Ability to remain in good standing with the company
        • Ability to analyze written data and information with high attention to detail
        • Strong written and communication skills
        • Strong computer skills.

        Expressing Interest and Interviewing Schedule

        Interviews will be conducted during the July MEC meeting on Tuesday, July 25 at the AFA Alaska MEC office in Seattle.

        To express interest for the position, please submit a declaration of interest and resume to MEC Secretary-Treasurer Linda Christou at linda.christou@afaalaska.org no later than 5 PM Pacific Time on Friday, July 14, 2017.  Linda will be able to provide additional information regarding transportation and booking of flights if necessary.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green, Brice McGee; LEC Presidents-Elect Terry Taylor and Mario de’Medici; and MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson Stephanie Adams

        Filed Under: Grievance Committee, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2017, Grievance Committee, SBA, System Board of Adjustment

        Upcoming AFA Board of Directors Meeting

        June 23, 2017 10:00

        Your Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers, Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents, and many other LEC Officers and Committee Chairs will be attending the 45th Annual AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting this week in Phoenix, Arizona.  This annual meeting is where AFA conducts the business of our Union at the international level.

        Schedule of Events

        Friday June 23 Regular MEC Meeting
        Saturday, June 24 Executive Board Meeting (MEC Presidents from each airline)
        Board of Directors Meeting

        BOD Meeting Agenda Items

        Your LEC President represents you and the other members of your Local Council on the Board of Directors and will be casting votes on your behalf at the BOD meeting.  Your MEC Officers serve in an ex-officio capacity on the BOD but do not have voting privileges.

        Last year, the BOD approved a change to the AFA constitution and bylaws (C&B) making the AFA annual budget the only advanced agenda item for the BOD meeting in odd numbered years.  As such, the only advance agenda item for consideration at this year’s BOD is the AFA annual budget.  Each LEC held a Local Council meeting over the past several weeks to discuss the proposed AFA budget and gain your feedback.  You can more information at http://afa-bod.org/index-of-agenda-items.

        MEC Meeting

        In conjunction with the BOD meeting, the regular June MEC meeting is being held on Friday, June 23.

        Questions?

        If you have any questions or thoughts about the BOD meeting or proposed AFA annual budget, please contact your LEC President.

         

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green, Brice McGee and LEC Presidents-Elect Terry Taylor and Mario de’Medici

        Filed Under: Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2017, AFA Board of Directors, AFA BOD, Board of Directors, BOD

        AFA Online Issue Reporting Is Here!

        June 13, 2017 15:00

        Your AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) is excited to introduce the new AFA Alaska online support center.  This new system is designed for you to document and report scheduling and reserve concerns, situations where you might be facing discipline, potential contractual grievances, and any other issue where you might need AFA support.  The system will also allow AFA representatives to better track issues that are occurring, identify trends, and address and resolve issues with management.

        You can access the system using the following link:

        http://support.afaalaska.org

        Reporting New Issues

        You can report a new issue in the system by opening a ticket, just follow these steps:

        1. Visit http://support.afaalaska.org/
        2. Click the blue “Open a New Ticket” button
        3. Fill in your personal information (including a non-company email address)
        4. Select the help topic that relates to the issue
        5. Fill in the issue-specific information and provide details

        From this screen, you’ll also be able to attach pictures, PDF files, screenshots, and other information that will help your AFA representatives to have more information available about the issue.

        Once you’ve opened a ticket, you’ll receive a confirmation email and with a ticket number.  Behind the scenes, your ticket will be assigned to an AFA representative who will assist you with the issue.

        Checking on Open Issues 

        With your ticket number, you’ll be able to track the status of the ticket online, add additional information and attachments for your AFA representative to have available.  To check on your ticket:

        1. Visit http://support.afaalaska.org
        2. Click the green “Check Ticket Status” button
        3. Enter your email address and ticket number
        4. Click the “View Ticket” button

        Questions?

        If you have any questions about the AFA online support center or need assistance with an issue, you can always contact your LEC Officers.

        In Solidarity,

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

        Filed Under: Contract, Grievance Committee, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC), Reserve Committee, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, contract, grievance, issue reporting, online support center, Reserve, Scheduling

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