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        December 13, 2016 17:00

        Over the past few months AFA has noticed an increase in complaints and concerns in relation to FA-to-FA trading.

        As a result of this increase and one recent issue that resulted in a Written Warning, the Master Executive Council (MEC) would like to remind Flight Attendants of the importance of evaluating trades before they are processed.

        Remember, all trades are final. Even when an unintentional trade mistake occurs that trade is final and cannot be changed without first notifying the affected Flight Attendant.

        The posting of trips for trade with specific expectations is self-policing. There is no contractual language that requires AFA or management to intervene with problems associated with FA-to-FA trade issues when they arise.

        In some trading issues, Flight Attendants have elevated into steps of progressive discipline due to attendance points accrued as a result of No Shows from unknown trade actions on their lines. AFA has had very little success with convincing management to adjust points as a result of this type of trade issue.

        Before you process a trade:

        • Carefully review the trade and verify if you are trading with Open Time or if you are trading with a Flight Attendant.
        • Have you reviewed the comments box to ensure you are trading trips that meets the desire of your fellow coworker?
        • Did you call or communicate with the posting Flight Attendant prior to the trade?

        Again, if the posting Flight Attendant has comments associated with the trade please respect and adhere to those stipulations. Remember, this is a self-policing system, and issues that arise as the result of “trades gone wrong” do not fall under the scope of your AFA reps or management to resolve.

        If a mistake is made as a result of a trip trade or trip pick up, contact the affected Flight Attendant immediately. Discuss options to resolve the issue. The affected Flight Attendant is under no obligation to take a trip back as a result of a “trade gone wrong.”

        As a reminder, per the Company security policy, you are not allowed to share your login information with anyone.

        It is important that we work together and respect one another when we process trades.  Discipline that results from “trades gone wrong” is a serious issue and could result in Flight Attendants suffering discipline, or even termination, as the result of point accumulation.

        If you have questions contact your Local Executive Council (LEC) president.

        In Solidarity,

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

        Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: 2016, trades, trading

        December 13, 2016 12:00

        The AFA Negotiating Committee and Alaska Airlines management met for the second time to negotiate a new Open Time system, with the session taking place in Seattle this past Wednesday and Thursday.

        Background

        As you may recall, our current Open Time system was implemented on a trial basis. AFA chose to end the trial, which put us into negotiations for a new system. Our contract states that our old system (the one in effect under the previous contract) will be reinstated while we negotiate a new system; however, this cannot be accomplished until some computer programming is done, which will take several months. Until then, the current system remains in effect.

        Overview

        Negotiating an open time system is always challenging. AFA wants to maximize Flight Attendants’ scheduling flexibility—the ability to trade trips, to get certain days off or even to straight drop trips. Management believes that every flexibility gain for us increases “liability” for the Company by negatively impacting the staffing and therefore the overall operation, which ultimately leads to higher costs. AFA recognizes that the entire workgroup cannot work only when we choose. In turn management understands, at least to some extent, that Flight Attendant morale is important and ultimately benefits the Company.

        Details

        With those competing interests in mind, the parties engaged in very spirited discussions. Both sides are supportive of the ability to do multiple trades (e.g., trade a 4-day for two 2-days), which we know is very important to Flight Attendants. The parties did not reach actual agreement on any specific provisions, but we did emerge with what we hope will be a framework for a new system. AFA’s last proposal of the session will require management to do some data crunching. If management believes our proposal will create too much liability in the form of uncovered trips, then AFA will need to know how management reached that conclusion. We want facts and numbers.

        Next session

        Based on the parties’ limited availability, our next session is scheduled for late February. Our plan is to see management’s data in advance of the session so that we can ask any questions and get clarifying information in the interim. The Negotiating Committee expects the session to start off with management passing its next proposal.

        “Back to book”

        AFA has asked for updates from management with respect to programming the old (“back to book” Open Time system). Although we recognize it may take some time, the process needs to begin. We will pass along management’s response when we receive it.

        Thanks as always for your support. If you have comments or other feedback, you may email the Negotiating Committee at negotiations@afaalaska.org or else contact your Local Executive Council (LEC) president.

        In Solidarity,

        Your Negotiating Committee – MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Attorney Kimberley Chaput

        Filed Under: Latest News, Negotiations Tagged With: 2016, History of Open Time, negotiations, Open Time, OT

        December 13, 2016 08:00

        With the Holidays fast approaching, your AFA Officers want to be pro-active in helping you navigate through the challenges that you might be faced with over the next few weeks. Be it weather, staffing shortages or the possibility of Junior Assigning (JA), it is important that YOU know your contract and stay informed!  We are always here to assist, but YOU ultimately are your own best advocate and must understand your contract.

        Your MEC recently communicated this information, but it is a good idea to read and understand before, rather than after, a potential change to your schedule:

        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.

        ​

        Your AFA Officers invite you to join us at Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza, Liberty Station, 2401 Truxton Road on December 27th from 11:00 to 2:00 to enjoy some pizza, de-stress, decompress and visit with fellow Flight Attendants and to ask any questions or concerns you may have for the end of 2016 and for the upcoming year. Up to date committee reports will be available as well as information regarding the Merger. Please send any questions or agenda items to Melanie.Buker@gmail.com by December 26th.

        ​

        In Unity,

        ​

        Brice, Melanie & Stephen

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: holiday, Local Council Meeting, staffing, weather

        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

        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

        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

        December 7, 2016 15:54

        Dear Seattle Flight Attendants,

        For those of you who could not attend the meeting today we want to share the links for your to view. We did experience a few technical issues that resulted in two links and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would like the link please contact Laura Masserant at laura.masserant@afaalaska.org.

        Overall, we believe that this was a beneficial way to host local base meetings and will work to improve the quality of the video feed for the next meeting this spring.

        Thank you to all who participated on line and in person today. This was a great meeting and your officers appreciate your support.

        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA

        December 6, 2016 19:30

        Today the Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the acquisition of Virgin America by Alaska Air Group (AAG) after AAG agreed to certain modifications of its codeshare agreement with American Airlines.  This approval removes one of the final hurdles to the acquisition and officially starts the journey towards merging Alaska Airlines and Virgin America. AFA expects the transaction (hereafter also referred to as the “merger”) to be completed within the next few weeks following resolution of pending litigation. The Master Executive Council (MEC) looks forward to representing Flight Attendant members at both carriers in the near future as we begin our journey towards merging into one carrier.

        What is the timeline for the merger to close?

        Although the court filings refer to a 60-day public comment period required by the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act (Tunney Act), this waiting period is routinely waived by the Department of Justice.   Alaska Air Group management has indicated the merger will close shortly—subject to resolving an anti-trust lawsuit scheduled to be heard in court next week. Therefore the deal will likely be consummated within the next few weeks.

        What happens next after the merger closes?

        After the merger closes, the next step in the process is for the National Mediation Board (NMB) to issue a single carrier ruling. To facilitate that process we anticipate Alaska Airlines will supply the NMB with an outline of its plans to merge the operations. Once that is filed shortly after closure of the merger, AFA will promptly file with the NMB for the single carrier ruling. The NMB’s single carrier ruling will trigger a determination that AFA is the representative of all Flight Attendants at the combined carrier.

        When will AFA negotiate a merged agreement?

        We can negotiate with Alaska management for a merged agreement once the NMB has issued a single carrier ruling that AFA is the representative of all Flight Attendants at the merged carrier. If all goes according to plan, AFA hopes we can be at the bargaining table during late first quarter or early second quarter 2017.

        In Solidarity,

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

        Filed Under: AS/VX Merger, Latest News Tagged With: 2016, merger, Virgin America, VX

        December 6, 2016 17:00

        #DenyNAI is all about making sure we are a “Good Jobs Nation.” The Master Executive Council (MEC) has received permission for any AFA Alaska members who are in the DC area to show up to the rally in uniform—please make sure to wear your union pin. RSVP by contacting MEC Government Affairs Chairperson Krystle Berry at krystle.berry@afaalaska.org.

         

        Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 7, Bernie Sanders, Keith Ellison and Danny Glover are coming to speak at a rally in D.C. held by Good Jobs Nation. We need to raise awareness on the dangers of Norwegian Air International (NAI) every way we can, and this is the perfect opportunity. Don’t allow the Department of Transportation (DOT) to double-cross EU and US aviation workers without a fight!

        TIME:

        Wednesday, December 7, 2016 1000-1100 EST

        LOCATION:

        Freedom Plaza (Washington, DC)

        13th St and Pennsylvania Ave NW

        Washington, DC 20004

        Join in and help protest the DOT’s decision regarding NAI!

        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 Government Affairs Chairperson Krystle Berry

        Filed Under: Government Affairs Committee, Latest News

        December 6, 2016 11:00

        December 6, 2016

        Flight Attendants,

        On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation wrongly approved a foreign air carrier permit for Norwegian Air International (NAI). The decision sets aside the labor protections that were central to the U.S.-EU Open Skies Agreement. We know. We were there! We had a seat at the table when this administration negotiated the Agreement, and now just like any labor contract, the administration needs to make good on this aviation trade deal. This is our about our jobs and our nation’s ability to move millions of people and connect with the rest of the world.

        Norwegian can fly to the U.S. today. We are allies with the U.S.-based and Norwegian-based crews who fly today under U.S. and Norwegian labor law. But NAI, flagged in Ireland, sets up a ‘flag of convenience’ model in aviation—the same business model that destroyed U.S. shipping. NAI will use this ‘flag of convenience’ model to hire crews from countries with the lowest labor and safety standards, such as Malaysia or Thailand.

        Watch this video to learn of about the dangers of flag of convenience.

        We will not accept this. We will act. We will never stop. We will never accept abrogation of our rights.

        1. Call Congress Now

        Every Flight Attendant needs to call every day this week!

        Connect directly to your Senate offices: 1-855-980-2338

        Connect directly to your Representative’s office: 1-855-980-2306

        “Hello, my name is _________ and I am a constituent. I’m a Flight Attendant calling to urge my Representative/Senator to take action to STOP Norwegian Air International from flying to the U.S. under a completely new set of rules. The DOT NAI approval opens the door to a flag of convenience model that will lead to outsourcing 300,000 U.S. aviation jobs, just like it decimated the U.S. shipping industry. This is about good U.S. aviation jobs and enforcing our trade deals.”

        2. Good Jobs Nation Rally in Washington, DC – Wednesday

        #DenyNAI is all about making sure we are a Good Jobs Nation – show up in uniform with your union pin and RSVP at info@afacwa.org.

        This Wednesday, December 7, Bernie Sanders, Keith Ellison and Danny Glover are coming to speak at a rally in D.C. held by Good Jobs Nation. We need to raise awareness on the dangers of NAI every way we can and this is the perfect opportunity.

        TIME:
        Wednesday, December 7, 2016 1000-1100 EST

        LOCATION:
        Freedom Plaza (Washington, DC)
        13th St and Pennsylvania Ave NW
        Washington, DC 20004

        Filed Under: Government Affairs Committee, Latest News Tagged With: 2016, Deny NAI, NAI, Norwegian Air International

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