VOICE Comment Card Report May Part 2 – June – July 2013
Your Negotiating Committee reviews all comment cards submitted by members and posts those each month for transparency. Please know that we appreciate all comments, concerns and feedback. Some of the comments submitted maybe in Sections that have not yet been discussed, they may be included in our opening proposal (posted on AFA website http://www.alaskamec.org), our previous survey or may have already been addressed. Your opinions do count and we will continue to respond to concerns and comments not previously addressed or as sections become available.
Please note we will continue to post comments and questions with contact information, however, questions/comments without contact information will no longer be posted due to ensuring member involvement. Your information is always kept confidential and we appreciate open communication.
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VOICE Comment Card Report July 2013
ANC: 0
LAX: 0,3 no name
PDX: 1, 0 no name
SEA: 2, 6 no name
Total: 3, 9 no name
Comment Card Topics:
Reserve: 0
Pay: 9
Scheduling/hours of service: 3
Sick Leave/attendance: 1
Commuter: 0
Benefits/Vacation/Insurance: 3
Hotel/Crew Meals: 0
Contract Language: 6
Clarifications/Rumors: 1
Questions:
No questions had a name attached to them this month.
Comments:
D, PDXFA
-If FA does not take advantage of Alaska Insurance pay FA a monthly allotment of at least $225.
-Protect our flying from SkyWest
-Cap our medical insurance premiums from skyrocketing.
-Pay us in top 3-4 of all airlines if not #1 like Southwest.
J, SEAFA. Would love to be on the email list. I think you have my old one. [Personal information deleted.] Thanks!
L, SEAFA
One idea other airlines have incorporated to promote attrition is to offer giving FAs their seniority for pass riding. Flight attendants on the line would hold better schedules, vacation, and trips if senior fas could retire with their seniority for pass riding. Either that or allow fas to drop to 0 again and retain benefits. Retirees don’t even have js privileges when pass riding. This would be a win/win.
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VOICE Comment Card Report June 2013
ANC: 0
LAX: 0,1 no name
PDX:0, 1 no name
SEA: 5, 11 no name
Total: 5, 13 no name
Comment Card Topics:
Reserve: 0
Pay: 10
Scheduling/hours of service: 7
Sick Leave/attendance: 3
Commuter: 0
Benefits/Vacation/Insurance: 3
Hotel/Crew Meals: 0
Contract Language: 8
Clarifications/Rumors: 6
Questions:
J, SEAFA
Anyone know what the pilots were offered as to a raise with the possible new contract?
10.86% DOS, 1.5%, 1.5%, 3.5%, 1.5%
Comments:
D, SEAFA
Please! Please! Do something about pay. I am on food stamps!! Shameful!!
G, SEAFA
Test the step open time for 6 months before implementing. I ruins as it is written it is not fair for junior fa’s. at least today’s system levels the playing field a bit.
R, SEAFA
The beauty of this job is its flexibility. Having to fly a minimum TFp should not be an option. There is no reason for it. Also we should not have to fly a minimum in any given month. No monthly TFp!
D, SEAFA
I was thinking instead of “Show me the money” our tag line should be “Do the right thing”.
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VOICE Comment Card Report May 2013 Part 2
ANC: 0
LAX: 3, 4 no name
PDX: 1
SEA: 5, 14 no name
Total: 9, 18 no name
Comment Card Topics:
Reserve: 0
Pay: 16
Scheduling/hours of service: 7
Sick Leave/attendance: 3
Commuter: 0
Benefits/Vacation/Insurance: 7
Hotel/Crew Meals: 0
Contract Language: 9
Clarifications/Rumors: 3
Questions:
C, LAXFA [personal information deleted]
Can you update my email please?
Request was sent to Council 18 LAX leadership.
B, SEAFA
Once we come in on an all-nighter I am all for not having to fly the same day again. I would like over-water/international pay like our pilots get. SWA pay, I feel it is very deserved. No more sales on-board, vacation packages etc… 401k equal to the pilots. I’ve been here 18 years and still wouldn’t be in the top 50% on bidding against right now. Is it true if someone doesn’t vote it’s considered a yes vote?
No. If a FA does not vote, her vote is not counted for or against the TA.
D, SEAFA
Hi, Can someone clarify the open time segment of negotiations?There are some crazy stories out there and I think it needs to be addressed. Thanks for all you do.
There is a really great video on the AFA Alaska Airlines Negotiations channel on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/AFAALANegotiations/videos) that explains Open Time. Go here to view that particular video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywB0UH9iitA.
Comments:
J, LAXFA
I started a medical leave in Nov 2012 and because of said leave encroaching 4 days into April 2013 I was not entitled to a quarterly improvement. I have perfect attendance for the 2nd quarter. I again don’t get an improvement. I think medical leaves should not apply the same as lates, might be lates, or sick leave w/o doctor’s note. Thanks.
D, LAXFA
In Feb I missed my check-in. I volunteered to help scheduling and asked if there was a trip I can work. I did an MZT turn and helped out the company. Apparently scheduling told supervisor “Tony” he “thanked me” for helping out. I was given 2.5 points and I could have stayed home! If this happens, I think we shouldn’t be penalized the entire points, maybe half the points. The company should meet a FA half way as a thank you for working. Next time, I’ll stay home like the majority of FA’s.
J, PDXFA
I would like to say a big thank you for all the unseen hard work and effort you are all putting into our negotiations. I know many people don’t see the big picture in this process and I am confident in your abilities, and I appreciate you. Keep up the great work!
N, SEAFA
I will wear my new pin proudly! Keep up the good work.
L, SEAFA
Hey guys, just wanted to thank you all so much for the great communication and for all the hard work you’re putting in for us. I am grateful for the dedication you all show! Take care and thanks again!!
D, SEAFA
We need to demand retroactive pay.
