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        Council 35 News

        July 31, 2017 20:00

        Agenda for Meeting with Management on August 3

        AFA is scheduled to conduct another round of discussions with management later this week regarding further work rule improvements.  The focus of this meeting is to make additional progress to the previously discussed interim improvements for VX Flight Attendants as we move towards integration.  The commuter policy is on top of the priority list among other issues.  For details on the topics to be discussed, please see the June 8 MEC communication for more information.

        Grievance Update

        The new VX Grievance Procedure Letter of Agreement (LOA) has been a great benefit to Virgin America and Council 35 has already filed ten grievances on behalf of individual Flight Attendants and for contractual violations.  Please stay tuned for updates on the progress of currently filed contractual grievances. If you have any questions about the grievance process, please review the LOA that defines the process as well as the July 5 Council 35 News that defines  “at will” vs. “just cause” employment relationships.  If you need assistance or have questions regarding a potential grievance, please reach out to your Council 35 officers for assistance.

        Upcoming Inaugural Flights

        It was brought to the attention of Council 35 officers that some positions of the Philadelphia (PHL) re-launch pairing was held out of the bid packet and reserved for promo team assignment. As most know, VX typically makes a big deal of launch events and assigns the promo team as crews for launch flights. Council 35 believes this practice does not respect seniority nor does it align with current Alaska policy, and advocated for a change. Management agreed and made the decision that all future launch flights will be included in the monthly bid packet and available to anyone who would like to bid for them.

        Upcoming Elections for Transitional President and Secretary

        Please don’t miss your opportunity to vote for your candidates for Council 35 Local Council president and Local Council secretary. Ballots will be mailed August 1 and polls will be open from August 4 through August 24. For more detailed information, please refer to the AFA Membership Election Information page for the most updated information. You must complete an AFA membership application in order to vote in the officer elections.

        Become A Member and Have the Right to Vote!

        To become an official member, every VX Flight Attendant must complete and submit a membership application.  Please be aware that this form cannot be completed online.  The paper form must be submitted directly to an AFA representative or mailed to the AFA International Office in D.C. You can download and print one by clicking here. Completing an application ensures that you have the right to vote in officer elections and on tentative agreements.

        Don’t Forget to Wear Your AFA Pin

        The AFA pin is an approved uniform piece and should be worn on the left collar.  If wearing both your AFA pin and anniversary pin, the anniversary pin should be placed closest to the tip of the collar.

        Your AFA pin represents our combined strength and unity as we work toward achieving improvements for all of us and should always be worn with your uniform.  If you have completed a membership application and didn’t receive an AFA pin, you can request one from an AFA representative or by contacting your Council 35 officers at vx@afaalaska.org.

        FAQs and Rumor Control

        I heard we can’t serve non-revs alcohol in First Class.  Is this true?

        No.  Management has confirmed that all guest seated in First Class, whether full-fare or non-rev, are eligible to receive all the amenities offered in our standard First Class service, to include alcoholic beverages.

        Is there any truth to the story on the news about our IT system being hacked?

        Managing Director of IT Jake McClean confirmed that a breach did take place in March, but believes no serious threat to anyone’s personal security occurred.  He confirmed that as a precaution, management required everyone to change their passwords back at that time of the incident. Inflight management will be sending out a communication this week with the details. AFA has expressed its concern to management that the situation was addressed only after the news was leaked through an outside source and that the company waited so long to inform its employees of the incident.

        I heard many VX ITMs did not receive a ballot for the nomination of candidates.  What happened?

        AFA International handles all election related activities and confirmed that approximately 25 ballots were returned due to bad addresses, which have subsequently been updated.  The return rate is a typical percentage for the number of members we have at Virgin America. If you do not receive a ballot to vote in the upcoming officer elections, please contact the AFA Ballot Help Line at 800-424-2401, press 1 and dial extension 706.  The Ballot Help Line is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time.

        I have questions for Melissa and James.  How can I reach them?

        Please refrain from sending messages to VX email accounts and/or via Facebook messenger.  Your questions will be answered faster if you send them to the Council 35 email vx@afaalaska.org.  Being available to you is important to your AFA leadership team and by following the prescribed methods of communication, your leaders can better assist with your questions, suggestions and concerns.  Thank you for understanding!

        I am not getting any emails from AFA Alaska Council 35. What can I do?

        Please be sure to subscribe to Council 35 emails using a non-Virgin America email account.  You can subscribe online at http://afanewsletters.org/subscribe/.  If you encounter any problems with the online subscription page, please email us at vx@afaalaska.org.

        Please let us know if you have any questions or thoughts!  You can reach us at vx@afaalaska.org.

        In Solidarity,

        Your Council 35 Officers – Melissa & James

        Filed Under: Council 35 SFO

        A Message from Merger Representative Lynne Voigtsberger

        July 10, 2017 17:00

        It has come to the attention of the Master Executive Council (MEC) that some Virgin America Members have concerns with the appointment of Lynne Voigtsberger as Merger Representative.   The concerned members have suggested that Lynne crossed a union sanctioned picket line while she was a TWA Flight Attendant in the ‘80s.  The MEC asked Lynne to provide her perspective on the allegations.  The MEC subsequently discussed the situation and reaffirmed that it would be in the best interest of the membership for Lynne to remain in her role as Merger Representative for Virgin America.

        In response to these concerns, Lynne has prepared a statement:

        First of all, I would like to thank all of you that have supported me the past few weeks with the appointment to be one of the Merger Representatives for Virgin America.  I have personally experienced the turmoil of an unfair seniority integration and I am determined to see that we have a fair and equitable integration as we merge with Alaska.

        For those of you that don’t know me, I was a Flight Attendant at TWA when they merged with American in the early 2000s.  Our merger was infamous, as TWA F/As were “stapled” to the bottom of the American Flight Attendant seniority list that caused us to lose all our seniority.  That merger resulted in legislation to protect Flight Attendants in all future mergers, which we know as the McCaskill-Bond Act.  This legislation requires seniority to be merged fairly.  Going through that experience at TWA made me passionate to never see that happen again to another Flight Attendant. I am especially grateful for this opportunity to represent my Virgin family to ensure a fair merging of seniority takes place.

        With that said, there is more to my history that I would like to shed light on.  It has been brought to my attention that many of you are concerned about my union relationship while I was employed at TWA.  Upon hearing that rumors have been surfacing, I feel it is important to explain my history and call out the “white elephant” in the room so to speak.  Although it surprised me to hear that something that happened over 30 years ago is causing concern, I want to address the issue openly in order to clear the air and set the rumors to rest.

        I was hired at TWA in January 1986.  I was a young 25-year-old and excited to fulfill my lifelong dream of being a Flight Attendant for one of the most respected airlines in the world. I was trained in Kansas City and housed with all the other new-hire trainees nearby.  During training, we were essentially isolated from the rest of the world, and had no idea of the rising unrest that was occurring within the ranks of TWA Flight Attendants and management, due to failed negotiations. 

        I began flying in February and less than a month into my probationary period, TWA Flight Attendants went on strike.  As a probationary Flight Attendant, I was an At Will employee and not covered by union protection, so participating in any work stoppage activity was strictly forbidden.  The company made it clear to all the probationary F/As that if we participated in the strike, we would be fired.  On top of that, the union would not be able to protect us if we were terminated.  I was given essentially no choice but to work or lose my job.  I chose to work. 

        The strike lasted for 3 months, and was only the beginning of trouble at TWA. Relationships suffered as many broken friendships and divorces took place and people couldn’t pay their mortgages and lost their homes. It was a difficult time. The company made it next to impossible for anyone that participated in the strike to come back to work, so a lot of resentment built up and caused division within the work group that lasted for many years. 

        Having experienced that and later experiencing one of the worst mergers in history, I feel I am more than well equipped to represent Virgin during this merger with Alaska. My past has offered me a wealth of experience and knowledge.  Those difficult times made me stronger and made me who I am today, and I feel that with this history I am the best choice to represent us in this merger.

        I understand that my past at TWA may cause some to form a less than positive opinion of me, and I respect that. It will not be an easy job; however I am more than willing to take on the responsibility and challenges that come with the position of Merger Rep. I have chosen to look forward and take the lessons from my experiences to heart. I am committed to represent all of you to the best of my abilities, and I sincerely thank all of you for your understanding and support.

        If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at lynne.voigtsberger@afaalaska.org.

        In solidarity,
        Lynne

        If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your Council 35 officers at vx@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AS/VX Merger, Council 35 SFO Tagged With: 2017, AS/VX Merger, seniority, seniority integration, Virgin America, VX

        Council 35 News

        July 5, 2017 17:00

        Upcoming Elections for Local Council President and Secretary

        It’s been two months since the appointment of the Council 35 Local Council president and secretary, and the time has come for Council 35 members to participate in the Local Council officer election process.  Initially, the AFA International president appoints officers to facilitate the transition of a newly organized carrier.  Within 60 days of the initial appointment of officers, active members in good-standing are provided an opportunity to nominate and vote for the Local Council officers.  For Council 35, the Local Council officer term will last until there is a ratified merged agreement or through June 30, 2019, whichever is sooner.  During this term, the offices of Local Council president and Local Council secretary will encompass a wide variety of responsibilities (AFA Constitution and Bylaws Article III.A.2, III.C.3.a, and III.C.3.c).  As there will be no other committees and officers available as a resource until a ratified contract is achieved, the elected Local Council president and Local Council secretary will be responsible for duties to include attending to all aspects of the grievance process, act as contractual administrators to the Letters of Agreements (LOAs) recently negotiated, providing regular updates to members of progress, and signing up Flight Attendants as AFA members to ensure they can exercise their voting rights.   With over 1000 Flight Attendants at Virgin America, it will require a level of commitment that is significantly higher than an established Local Executive Council that enjoys a full complement of officers and committees.

        Please don’t miss your opportunity to nominate your candidates for Council 35 Local Council president and Local Council secretary.  The deadline to submit nominations is July 12, 2017 at 12 PM EDT (9 AM PDT).  If you have not received a ballot in the mail, please contact the AFA Ballot Help Line at 800-424-2401, press 1 and dial extension 706.  The Ballot Help Line is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time.

        Become A Member and Have the Right to Vote!

        Although the National Mediation Board has ruled that AFA is our collective bargaining representative, you are not automatically considered an AFA member.  Every VX Flight Attendant must complete and submit a membership application to become an official member.  Please be aware that this form cannot be completed online.  The hard copy form must be submitted directly to an AFA representative or mailed to the AFA International Office in D.C. You can download and print one by clicking here. Completing an application ensures that you have the right to vote in officer elections and on tentative agreements.

        Grievance Letter of Agreement: Just Cause vs. At Will Employment

        The newly negotiated Letter of Agreement (LOA) that defines the Virgin America grievance process has been in effect for a month now and has been a great improvement for Virgin America Flight Attendants. It provides a guideline for Flight Attendants and management to process all discipline and contractual violations in a timely manner and within certain parameters.  The LOA includes language that provides Flight Attendants the right to representation, and the ability to obtain representation within a reasonable time.  Virgin America Flight Attendants are now under a Just Cause employment contract, which is a great improvement to the At Will employment relationship of the past.  No longer will management be able to discipline and/or terminate a VX Flight Attendant without satisfying Just Cause—which requires management to sufficiently prove their case.  Before administering any discipline, management will be required to “filter” the issue through the Just Cause list of requirements and respond within the designated time frame.

        What does all this mean?  In a nutshell, Virgin America cannot discipline or terminate a Flight Attendant at their own discretion, nor can they wait an excessive amount of time to address a concern or issue.  This is a great improvement for VX and it should provide Flight Attendants the assurance that discipline and terminations will be administered fairly, consistently and within a timely manner.  If you have any questions about Just Cause and what it means for you, please reach out to your Council 35 officers for assistance.

        Flight Locator by Crew

        Last week, the “Flight Locator by Crew” function was removed from Crew Web without notice.  AFA has already responded to management and members about this issue and will continue to advocate for a reasonable solution or alternative.

        Don’t Forget to Wear Your AFA Pin

        The AFA pin is an approved uniform piece and should be worn on the left collar.  If wearing both your AFA pin and anniversary pin, the anniversary pin should be placed closest to the tip of the collar.

        Your AFA pin represents our combined strength and unity as we work toward achieving improvements for all of us and should always be worn with your uniform.  If you have completed a membership application and didn’t receive an AFA pin, you can request one from an AFA representative or by contacting your Council 35 officers at vx@afaalaska.org.

        FAQs

        I don’t feel the changes in boarding procedures are safe.  What should I do?

        Since the launch of the new boarding procedures, many members have reached out expressing skepticism that the new policy does not promote safety.  In addition, the tension between GSTs and ITMs have increased as the new set of goals has elevated responsibility for each side. Ben Minicucci has responded to AFA’s concern and has reiterated that safety comes first and will always be the priority.  If at any time you feel unsafe while performing these new procedures or any other of your duties, please feel empowered to stop and notify proper authorities.  If you follow these “safety first” procedures, and receive negative feedback from supervisors or managers, please contact your Council 35 officers for support.

        Being assigned to a 321 Differences (DFR) training session doesn’t respect seniority. Why weren’t we allowed to bid for sessions like we did for ETOPs?

        Because of the requalification requirement involved with 321(DFR) training, management created a training program that maintained Flight Attendants qualification, reduced the number of times teammates would need to travel to SFO for training and lessened the impact on the operation.  The training for 321 needs to be renewed during a Flight Attendant’s recurrent (RGS), so attending DFR early would change an F/A’s requalification timeline and require a permanent change to their RGS base month. Disrupting the requalification schedule would be a logistical challenge and potentially disappoint many Flight Attendants having to change their recurrent schedule. Although this method made the most sense at the time of implementation, management has agreed to engage AFA in discussions regarding how to best honor seniority prior to planning future training activities.

        I’ve been on WC since the pay raise went into effect but haven’t seen the increase.  When will I get my retro pay?

        Virgin America’s insurance carrier Gallagher Bassett is responsible for calculating the wage adjustments. Gallagher Bassett has been given the updated hourly rates for all employees with injuries that occurred between 01/01/17 and 05/01/17. Temporary Total Disability rates are two-thirds of an employee’s average weekly wage for the 52 weeks preceding the date of injury. The account manager at Gallagher Bassett responsible for Virgin America Flight Attendants confirmed that adjustments should have been finalized by Friday 6/30/17 and adjustment checks will be mailed to the affected employees this week.

        I have questions for Melissa and James, how can I reach them?

        Please refrain from sending messages to VX email accounts and/or via Facebook messenger.  Your questions will be answered faster if you send them to the Council 35 email vx@afaalaska.org.  Being available to you is important to your AFA leadership team and by following the prescribed methods of communication, your leaders can better assist with your questions, suggestions and concerns.  Thank you for understanding!

        I am not getting any emails from AFA Alaska Council 35. What can I do?

        Please be sure to subscribe to Council 35 emails using a non-Virgin America email account.  You can subscribe online at http://afanewsletters.org/subscribe/.  If you encounter any problems with the online subscription page, please email us at vx@afaalaska.org.

        Please let us know if you have any questions or thoughts!  You can reach us at vx@afaalaska.org.

        In Solidarity,

        Your Council 35 Officers – Melissa & James

        Filed Under: Council 35 SFO

        “Flight Locator by Crew” Missing from Crew Web

        June 30, 2017 11:30

        Yesterday it came to the attention of the AFA Council 35 officers that the “Flight Locator by Crew” feature has been removed from the menu bar on Crew Web.  We brought it to the attention of CSS and Inflight management and they responded that the removal of the feature was a request from the Legal department.  Unfortunately, it appears that the feature was removed in response to a safety concern and currently there are no plans to restore the functionality of the Crew Web option.

        AFA disapproves of having this feature removed without notice.  Although we acknowledge there is potential for abuse with the crew look-up feature, it is a scheduling tool that VX Flight Attendants use on a regular basis and depend upon.  It is AFA’s position that management should have made its intention known prior to the removal and provided alternatives for teammates to look up crews they are working with.  Although it is within management’s right to make these decisions, AFA believes management should have provided sufficient notice of the changes out of respect to the work group.

        If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your Council 35 officers at vx@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: Council 35 SFO

        Upcoming Nomination Ballot for Local Council Officers

        June 15, 2017 17:00

        In accordance with the AFA Constitution & Bylaws, your new Local Council will soon nominate and elect Flight Attendants as your AFA Leaders.  The two (2) positions being elected for Council 35 (Virgin America–JFK/LAX/SFO) are Local Council President and Local Council Secretary.  The current Local Council Officers who were appointed when the Local Council was created will transition responsibilities to the Flight Attendants who are elected to these two positons.

        The Council 35 Election page can be found at http://afacwa-elections.org/councils/ala-council-35-sfo-lax-jfk/.

        Within AFA, Local Council Officer elections are a two-part process.  The first step is to nominate candidates for office from amongst the Flight Attendants at your Local Council and the second step is to elect officers from the nominated candidates.  This communication will focus on the first step, the upcoming nomination process.

        Nomination Schedule

        Mail Date 06/19/2017 Voting packets are mailed to each Flight Attendant. This contains your personal 16-digit activation code.
        Polls Open 06/22/2017
        12:00 PM EDT
        The polls are open and voting begins.
        Polls Close 07/12/2017
        12:00 PM EDT
        The polls close and the count takes place.

        Electronic Balloting Information

        Both the nomination process and election ballots are conducted through Votenet Solutions, a third-party vendor. The direct web address is https://eballotuv.votenet.com/afa/.  The AFA Election site at http://www.afacwa-elections.org/ will address additional questions and provide information regarding the ballot.

        For the nomination ballot, the process is conducted completely online.  You will be nominating your elected leaders from a list of all Flight Attendants in your Local Council.  For the election process where you will be selecting leaders from those nominated, ballots may be cast either online or by telephone.

        Voting Instructions for Nomination Ballots

        All Council 35 Flight Attendants will receive a voting packet by mail. This packet contains the instructions for casting your ballot along with a 16-digit activation code which allows you to access the ballot. If you have already completed an AFA membership application, you will be able to log into the ballot, select your choices for the two positions and cast your vote.

        If you have not completed an AFA membership application, you will not be able to cast your vote right away.  You will need to contact AFA Membership Services in order to complete your application and have your ballot activated.

        The 16-Digit Authorization Code

        The voting packet includes a 16-digit authorization code. This code allows you to obtain a username and password which is your voting credentials for that ballot only.  This ensures that no one at Votenet or AFA has access to your voting credentials. New activation codes are sent for each and every ballot.

        To Activate

        1. Enter the 16-digit code you received on the front page of the Votenet website
        2. The site will generate a username and ask you to create a password.
        3. Write the username and password down

        Once a Flight Attendant obtains their username and password they may proceed to vote.

        Ballot Help Line

        The AFA-CWA Membership Services Department handles all voter questions and issues new activation codes should you misplace yours.  The Ballot Help Line is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time.  If you have a question or need a new 16-digit activation code, you may contact the Ballot Help Line at 800-424-2401, then press 1 and dial extension 706.

        If your call goes to voicemail, please leave a message and someone will call you back.

        Count Day

        The ballot will end and no additional votes may be cast after the end date and time listed on the Voting Instructions.  The time will always be listed as Eastern time, NOT your local time.  The opening and closing dates of the ballot are set in accordance with the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws.

        The counting of the electronic ballots is conducted in accordance with the AFA Constitution & Bylaws by the Ballot Certification Committee.

        Each person who has completed a Commitment to Serve and received at least 2 nominations will appear on the election ballot.

        Commitment to Serve

        Each Flight Attendant who wishes to run for office must complete a Commitment to Serve (http://afacwa-elections.org/commitment-to-serve-form/) in order to be eligible to appear on the election ballot.  If a Flight Attendant receives two nominations and has not completed a Commitment to Serve, AFA Membership Services will contact those people on the count day and allow them to complete the form.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        Q: Who receives the Voting Notice and Instructions (Ballot Packet)?

        A: All Flight Attendants in your Local Council will receive the voting packet including Flight Attendants who have not completed a membership application.

        Q: If I change my mind after I cast my ballot, can I revote?

        A: No, once you cast your ballot your credentials are separated from your vote. This way no one can see how anyone casts a ballot.

        Q: Can a person who has not completed a membership application vote?

        A: No. They will receive a voting packet but if their membership application is not on file then they will be stopped from casting a ballot.  However, you may contact AFA-CWA Membership Service to complete a membership application and once completed you will be eligible to vote.

        Q: Who do Flight Attendants call if they did not receive the Voting Notice with the 16-digit authorization code?

        A: The AFA Ballot Help Line at 800-424-2401, press 1 and dial extension 706.  The Ballot Help Line is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time.

         

        Filed Under: Council 35 SFO Tagged With: 2017, Council 35, election, JFK, LAX, Local Council Officers, nomination, SFO, VX

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