A: TA2 will be posted for viewing by end of the day, Wednesday, November 19th.
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Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Alaska Airlines Master Executive Council
Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, June 13, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants. The Committee also met with management to review specific concerns that Flight Attendants brought forward. Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, clarify contractual language, or help resolve reserve-related issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
On June 25, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work representing Flight Attendants’ interests in lineholder scheduling. The Committee met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems Flight Attendants face with scheduling, pairings, and bidding. Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to assist with any lineholder scheduling-related issues. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help!
AFA has not agreed to any extra-contractual terms for the newly announced supplemental ditching training; discussions with management just started. Many management decision-makers are away at contract negotiations, delaying progress toward any sort of agreement. Our AFA Committees are committed to advocating for your rights and will address unresolved issues through the contractual grievance process if necessary.
Our AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) met this week on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, to conduct their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants. The MEC was supposed to meet with executive management and union leaders from other company workgroups but chose to skip the meeting in support of our Negotiating Committee. The next Regular MEC Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 10.
Flight Attendants are facing technical issues with Crew Access and Open Time trading/dropping, causing stress and frustration. Management plans to resolve these issues with server upgrades in June and July and will monitor the system closely during July Open Time. Our Scheduling Committee has requested a meeting with management to discuss long-term solutions for the ongoing Crew Access challenges.
Steve says
When will a printed copy of TA2 be available at the bases?
Christina Frees (Negotiating Committee Member) says
The TA has been sent to the printers for paper printing. They will be sent to your LEC President. You need to ask your LECP where they will have one available for members to pick up. You will also be able to get a printed copy at the Roadshows.
Lou says
Assuming the TA2 passes when would the pay increase take effect?
Christina Frees (Negotiating Committee Member) says
Pay increase would take effect December 17, 2014 which would be the ratification date.
Kim says
Are you going to release a copy of TA one at the same time release a copy of TA2?
Christina Frees (Negotiating Committee Member) says
No. TA1 was voted down. The changes made in TA2 should be compared to our current contract. Using the Comparison Document posted on our blog along with reading TA2 will be helpful in understanding the changes proposed. You can also search all blog posts by keywords where you may find additional clarification to your questions.