Representing the Flight Attendants of Alaska + Hawaiian
A: It will mean more money.
Any FA eligible for the 2014 Profitability Bonus (COLA) will receive that bonus in April. For 2015 and beyond, the Profitability Bonus (COLA) will be eliminated. The Bonus is based on the company’s profitability and the number TFP a FA is credited in the year. The Longevity Premium will almost certainly amount to more money, and significantly more money depending on years of service for a FA.
During this negotiation session, we made progress on Sections 15 (Leaves of Absence) and 22 (Expenses). The JNC advocated for positive developments from the Hawaiian CBA to strengthen our proposals. We also introduced our initial proposal for Section 28 (Domiciles) and remain committed to meaningful improvements in all areas of discussion.
Mark your calendar—Tuesday, March 3, is almost here! There’s still time to register for our Alaska + Hawaiian Town Hall and hear directly from your MEC Officers: MEC President Tim Green, MEC Vice President Brice McGee, and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ikioka. Join us for the latest updates and get answers to your questions. The Details What […]
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, February 19, our AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), Bob Moore (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes […]
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, February 24, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Russel Rivinius (PDX), […]
In response to the significant operational disruptions caused by the civil unrest affecting cities throughout Mexico, particularly Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Guadalajara (GDL), and Manzanillo (ZLO), management continues to operate under an Irregular Operations (IROPS) situation. Our MEC and Committees are actively monitoring the situation and working with management to support our Flight Attendants. Management has […]
Caron huddleston says
I thouht Blairs question was in reference to the Longevity Premium not the quarterly productivity premium? …. so my ?, the Longevity premium replaced COLA, was cola based on worked tfp excluding sick pay and vacation as well…..thanks
Lisa Pinkston (ANC LEC Vice President/Negotiating Committee Member) says
Caron,
My apologies. I misread Blair’s question this morning. I have re-answered his question as follows:
The Longevity Premium is paid on Worked TFP exclusive of sick and vacation. It is best to think of it in the same manner as the Reserve Premium. So if you are at TOS and your rate is $51.50, that is what you are paid on everything just like a Reserve is paid their step rate on everything. However, when you fly (Worked TFP inclusive of Minimum Pay Rules), you will receive the Longevity Premium just as when a Reserve flies, they receive their Reserve Premium, but it is not paid on vacation and sick.
Cola is based on a few factors and you can find them all located in the current contract, Section 21.P., the last paragraph on page 108 is where is says the profitability bonus will be based on all TFP flown or credited during the calendar year…..
Blair Kimball says
Will the longevity premium only be paid on TFP flown or also on vacation and sick leave?
Thanks!
Lisa Pinkston (ANC LEC Vice President/Negotiating Committee Member) says
Blair,
The Longevity Premium is paid on Worked TFP exclusive of sick and vacation. It is best to think of it in the same manner as the Reserve Premium. So if you are at TOS and your rate is $51.50, that is what you are paid on everything just like a Reserve is paid their step rate on everything. However, when you fly (Worked TFP inclusive of Minimum Pay Rules), you will receive the Longevity Premium just as when a Reserve flies, they receive their Reserve Premium, but it is not paid on vacation and sick.
I mis-read your question this morning and my apologies for not answering your question. Hope this clarifies for you Blair.