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Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

What is a memorandum of understanding?

Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) provide clarification to the intent and interpretation of existing contractual language. They are binding agreements with management and are fully enforceable.

Currently Effective Memorandums of Understanding
Listed by section in chronological order

Section 8: Hours of Service

Contactability Scheduling Obligations When Contacted During A Remain Over Night (07/31/2014)Download
Section 8.I Night rule and Section 33.C Charter CompensationDownload
Application of 8.F (Over Duty Pay) and 8.G (Fourteen Hour Duty Provisions) (07/02/2026)Download

Section 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time

Premium Open Time §9.E and Trading Safety Positions §10.O (06/06/2019)Download

Section 10: Scheduling

Additional Transportation Options Between Domiciles/Co-Terminals/Out Stations (11/08/2017)Download
Application of Passport Renewal Process (04/24/2018)Download
Reassignments and 4k Sequences ADR 006-24a (09/05/2025)Download
Deadhead Seat Assignment Preferences (02/06/2026)Download

Section 11: Reserve

Duty and Debrief Clarification (06/06/2018)Download
Reserve Block Month End Overlap (03/04/2026)Download

Section 15: Leave of Absence

§15.M.3 Transitioning from Sick Leave to Vacation/Longevity PTO and Vice Versa During Leaves with Coordination (01/29/2019)Download

Section 19: Grievance Procedures

Temporary Waiver of Discipline Delivery Confirmation (04/14/2020 – 06/30/2021) [Extended by COVID-19 Agreements Extension – Through December 17, 2022 (01/05/2022)]Download
Probationary Discipline (08/24/2023) Download

Section 21: Compensation

Productivity Premium Program (PPP) and New Hires ADR 039-24a Download

Section 23: Insurance Benefits

Eligibility Requirement for Group Health Care Benefit While Receiving Long Term Disability and Following Separation from the Company (03/08/2017)Download

Section 25: Air, Safety, Health, & Security

Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) (10/21/2020)Download

Section 30: Training

CBT Time Testing Review Process with Attachment (03/19/2020)Download

Section 34: Hotels

Remain Overnight (RON) at Domicile (04/25/2019)Download

Hotel Exception — PDX (08/06/2020)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — AUS (02/06/2023)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — GDL (02/21/2023)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — JNU (10/21/2024)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — LAS (12/14/2024)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

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