AFA Alaska

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Alaska Airlines Master Executive Council

Click here to report an issue to AFA
Menu
  • Local Councils
    • Anchorage (Council 30)
      • Officers
      • Committees
    • Los Angeles (Council 18)
      • Officers
      • Committees
    • Portland (Council 39)
      • Officers
      • Committees
    • San Diego (Council 15)
      • Officers
      • Committees
    • Seattle (Council 19)
      • Officers
      • Committees
    • San Francisco (Council 35)
      • Officers
      • Committees

    • More About Local Councils >>
    Close
  • Master Executive Council
    • Officers
    • Close
  • Committees
      • Air Safety, Health, & Security (ASHSC)
        • Air Quality
      • Benefits
      • Communications
      • Employee Assistance Program & Professional Standards
      • Government Affairs
      • Grievance
      • Hotel
      • Human Rights
      • Inflight Service
      • Inflight Training
      • Membership
      • Reserve
      • Retirement
      • Scheduling
        • Pairing Construction
        • Preferential Bidding System (PBS)
      • Uniform

    • More About Committees >>
    Close
  • Contract
      • Contract Home
        • Current Contract
        • Ask Contract Questions
      • Contract Resources
        • Read Contract Q&A
        • Explanatory Videos
      • Contract Negotiations
        • 2019 Open Time Tentative Agreement
        • The Negotiating Process
        • 2014 Negotiating Committee
    • Close
  • Resources
      • Issues & Campaigns
        • Flight Attendant Fatigue
      • Newsroom
        • Industry News
      • Event Calendar
      • Membership Services
      • New Members
      • About
      • Links
      Close
    • Contact Us
    You are here: Home / Negotiations / Contract 2014 Negotiations Blog / ANC Roadshow Q&A – Afternoon Session 12/9/14

    ANC Roadshow Q&A – Afternoon Session 12/9/14

    December 10, 2014 08:33

    ANC Roadshow 12/9/14 Q&A Afternoon Session

     

    Section 3 – Scope

    Q: The 2% of managers, is that the cap?

    A: Yes.

     

    Section 8 – Hours of Service

    Q: How is block-in determined?

    A: The parking brake must be set and the first aircraft door being opened to officially be “blocked in”.

     

    Q: Will all mid-con layovers go away?

    A: No, there will still be layovers. Planes will still need to RON.

     

    Q: Will we lose ANC-ORD layover?

    A: This is not a contractual change. Pairings can always rotate to other bases. There are no guarantees.

     

    Section 9 – Junior Available

    Q: So Crew Scheduling won’t call us at home anymore?

    A: Correct.

     

    Q: If you prefer off a day in PBS, can Crew Scheduling fly you on that day off?

    A: Yes. However, if you are awarded a trip on the day you prefer off and drop the trip and do not replace flying on that day then you cannot be Junior Assigned.

     

    Q: How early can you be Junior Assigned?

    A: The day prior to the Junior Assignment.

     

    Q: If I am contacted for a Junior Assignment prior to my 15 minute debrief ending am I required to accept the assignment?

    A: Yes.

     

    Section – Scheduling

    Q: In 5 years, could 4k sequences be as high as 50% pairings?

    A: No, there would have to be enough cities that qualify with the very specific parameters.

     

    Q: Could Hawaii ever qualify for a 4k trip?

    A: No, Hawaii does not qualify as it is more than 2000 miles each way.

     

    Q: Will the company consult AFA adding new cities that would qualify for 4k?

    A: There is no language to support a requirement to consult AFA, However, AFA will be aware of new potential 4k routes.

     

    Q: Can I ASAP on a 4k because I am fatigued?

    A: You can however it would have to be accepted based on the ASAP criteria and could be determined on a case by case basis.

     

    Q: At what time could a Reserve be forced a 4k pairing?

    A: 3 hours prior to departure (2 hours prior to check-in).

     

    Q: If a Lineholder is offered and accepts a 4k sequence will they be paid the 1.5x premium?

    A: No, the 4k 1.5x premium is for Reserves who are forced to fly the sequence.

     

    Section 11 – Reserve

    Q: What is self-assigning?

    A: If you are on reserve you will be able to self-assign trips from Open Time or Airport Standby. Self-assigned trips must be exact match to your block days and call type.

     

    Q: Will Airport Standby also be in Open Time?

    A: Yes, however you can only pick up within your call type. You can also trade Airport Standby assignment with another Reserve on Airport Standby. Reserves can also trade trips once assigned.

     

    Q: Is the go around credit improved for Reserves?

    A: Yes, it is now the same application as for a Lineholder.

     

    Section 12 – Open Time

    Q: What is the difference between a TO vs TX code?

    A: TO you can do a straight drop into Open Time and TX is a trade of day for day or greater.

     

    Q: Are the TO/CP/SL/CB/UB etc… codes able to be seen on the trips?

    A: Yes.

     

    Section 14 – Vacation

    Q: Does vacation count toward my 480 credit for my vacation accrual?

    A: No.

     

    Section 16 – Sick Leave

    Q: Does Sick Leave Reserve Make Up reduce my points?

    A: No. This is not a point reduction tool. It is a rapid accrual system to restore your sick bank.

     

    Q: Can you still call in well and do I have to sit reserve?

    A: Yes, you can still call in well. No you are not required to accept a reserve block. There is no change to this provision.

     

    Section 21 – Compensation

    Q: Why did we go with a signing bonus vs retro?

    A: We tried for retro but were unable to achieve it.

     

    Q: If I work a turn worth 4 TFP will I get paid 4 TFP or 5 TFP for the trip?

    A: With Minimum Pay Rules, (ADPG) you will be credited 5 TFP if flown, 4 TFP if you call in sick.

     

    Q: How many years can they go back on the 480 look-back?

    A: They need to go back as far as necessary to get a full 12 months even if it means looking back several years.

     

    Section 32 – Attendance

    Q: If I take a staffing leave in January will it preclude me from record improvement?

    A: No, leaves will no longer automatically preclude you from record improvement.

     

    Q: Can I now use my quarterly point reduction prior to using bank points?

    A: Yes. In today’s application bank points are automatically deducted and if you use your quarterly point reduction your bank points deducted and not restored. With TA2 you gain bank point protections and can now use your quarterly point reduction prior to using your bank points.

     

     

     

    Print Friendly, PDF & Email

    Filed Under: Contract 2014 Negotiations Blog, Latest News, Negotiations

    Need Help?

    Have an issue or concern to report to AFA?  Click here to access the AFA Alaska online support center.

    Connect with Us on Facebook

    Connect with Us on Facebook

    Follow Us on Twitter

    Tweets by AFAAlaska

    Latest News

    • Council 35 News February 2021
    • AFA Update – February 19, 2021
    • Presidents’ Day Weekend 2021 Pacific Northwest Snowstorm
    • AFA Special Update – February 1, 2021
    • Never Forget | Honoring Alaska Airlines Flight 261 | January 31, 2000
    • Council 35 News January 2021
    • AFA Update – January 22, 2021
    • Safety of Our Crews, Our Flights and Our Country
    • Recurrent Training 2021
    • Council 35 News December 2020

    Latest News

    AFA Update – February 19, 2021

    February 19, 2021 12:00

    In This Edition COVID Vaccine Information for Flight Attendants REMINDER: Scholarship Opportunities Free Training to Former Cabin Crew Transitioning into Job Market Relaxation Exercises – An Essential Tool for Flight Attendants COVID Vaccine Information for Flight Attendants Master Executive Council (MEC) On February 10, AFA International published an AFA Interactive e-mail newsletter with an overview […]

    Presidents’ Day Weekend 2021 Pacific Northwest Snowstorm

    February 16, 2021 19:00

    Presidents’ Day Weekend 2021 Pacific Northwest Snowstorm A Storm for the Record Books What a weekend! The recent Pacific Northwest (PNW) snowstorm was one for the record books, so the systemwide severe irregular operations were not terribly surprising. That being said, it’s clear the operation became profoundly broken at various points: Crew Scheduling “perma hold” […]

    AFA Special Update – February 1, 2021

    February 1, 2021 17:00

    In This Edition Celebrating Black History Month Celebrating Black History Month Human Rights Committee February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month in the United States.  The celebration has a long tradition that can be traced back to 1925 when Harvard trained-historian Carter G. Woodson introduced “Negro History Week”, which sought to raise awareness […]

    Never Forget | Honoring Alaska Airlines Flight 261 | January 31, 2000

    January 31, 2021 16:22

    Never Forget | Honoring Alaska Airlines Flight 261 | January 31, 2000 Photo by Susan Ewbank – From the remembrance ceremony at The Hub in SeaTac on January 29, 2021 It has been twenty one years since we lost Alaska Airlines Flight 261 PVR-SFO when it suffered a catastrophic flight control failure off the coast […]

    AFA Update – January 22, 2021

    January 22, 2021 12:00

    In This Edition Letters of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding REMINDER: Reserve Availability & Commuting College Scholarship Opportunities Letters of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding Grievance Committee Our Master Executive Council (MEC) occasionally enters into letters of agreement (LOAs) with management to address situations that were not anticipated or did not exist during contract negotiations.  The […]

    Top Posts & Pages

    • Contract
    • Contact Us
    • Council 19 Committees
    • Grievance Committee
    • Pass Travel: Positive Space Travel (PST) Tickets [misc]
    • Seattle - Council 19
    • Council 18 Committees
    • Los Angeles - Council 18
    • Letters of Agreement (LOAs)
    • Hotel Committee

    Local Councils

    • Anchorage
    • Los Angeles
    • Portland
    • San Diego
    • San Francisco
    • Seattle

    Master Executive Council

    • MEC

    Contract

    • Contract Home

    Committees

    • Air Safety, Health, & Security
    • Benefits
    • Communications
    • EAP/Professional Standards
    • Government Affairs
    • Grievance
    • Hotel
    • Inflight Service
    • Reserve
    • Retirement
    • Scheduling
    • Uniform

    News By Month

    News By Category

    Air Quality Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) AS/VX Merger Benefits Committee Committees Communications Committee Contract Contract 2014 Negotiations Blog Contract 2021 Council 15 SAN Council 18 LAX Council 19 SEA Council 30 ANC Council 35 SFO Council 39 PDX EAP/Professional Standards Committee Featured Government Affairs Committee Grievance Committee Hotel Committee Human Rights Committee Industry News Inflight Service Committee Inflight Training Committee JNC Blog Latest News Local Councils Master Executive Council (MEC) Mobilization Committee Negotiations Pairing Construction Preferential Bidding System (PBS) Press Releases Reserve Committee Retirement Committee Scheduling Committee Uniform Committee
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Want To Stay In The Loop?

    The best way to stay connected with up-to-date AFA Alaska news and information is through a subscription to AFA Alaska emails!  Click the button below to sign up.  Already a subscriber?  You can make changes to your email by clicking below!
    Sign Up

    Connect With AFA

    • Contact Us
    • Online Support Center
    • AFA International
    • CWA
    • AFA Alaska Social Media Guidelines
    • AFA-CWA Mutual Respect Policy

    Copyright © 2013-2020 Alaska Airlines Master Executive Council, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO