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The ballot results for TA2 are in. With a 90.8% participation, TA2 has been ratified. AFA thanks you for being engaged in the process.

Click here for full ballot results: Certified Results

In solidarity,

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

Your Negotiating Committee—MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

No.  A signing bonus will NOT reduce workers’ compensation benefits.  Quite the contrary – the bonus will be added to wages used to calculate future benefits, thereby increasing disability benefits paid on claims with a date of injury approximately one year after the bonus is earned.

If you are currently on a workers’ comp you will receive a separate check for the signing bonus if the TA is ratified.  The check will not affect your current workers’ comp benefits.

FINAL VOTING REMINDER!

Polls close: TOMORROW—Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 9:00am Pacific Standard Time.

As of this morning, 77.1% of the Membership has voted. It is imperative that all eligible voters cast their ballot prior to polls closing tomorrow. You must vote in order for your vote to count!

AFA International must process all inquiries regarding voting—either via the Ballot Helpline or Membership Services as outlined below. At this point neither the Master Executive Council nor your Local Executive Council can assist.

If you have not received your Tentative Agreement Voting Instructions please contact the AFA Ballot Helpline at 1-800-424-2401 EXT 706 (press 1 then 706). If the call is not answered please leave a message. All calls received by 5 pm ET will be returned the same day.

Credentials for Voting

The AFA Ballot Helpline can provide you with a new 16-digit activation code. This will allow you to enter the voting system and cast your vote. The 16-digit code will be sent via email along with instructions for voting via the internet or telephone.

When calling to obtain a new 16-digit activation code please verify your email address and current status with AFA. If you must leave a message, please make sure you leave your name, airline, employee ID & telephone number along with your email address. The email should be in your inbox however be sure to check your spam/junk folder just in case.

Voter Eligibility

In order to vote, you must be an ACTIVE MEMBER in GOOD STANDING. That means you must be actively flying, a member of AFA and you do not have a delinquent balance on your account. If you can log into the ballot system but the system states there are no ballots for you, you must contact the AFA Membership Services Department. 1-800-424-2401 EXT 707.

If you did receive your voting packet containing your 16-digit number you may go directly to the website https://eballotuv.votenet.com/afa or www.afacwa-elections.org to cast your vote.

As of this morning, 12/16/14, there have been 2389 votes cast which is 77.1%.