Here is your second weekly update highlighting posts on the Negotiations blog from November 15th through November 22nd.
This past week culminated with the full text release of TA2. The Negotiating Committee knows many are spending time reviewing the TA. Remember you can search in the blog using keywords to find answers to specific questions about the provisions being discussed. We are increasing the content on a daily basis as we turn your questions into posts for all Flight Attendants to access.
As you review TA2 questions will follow. If you’ve missed any of the daily posts, you will find them titled below. Once again, the Negotiating Committee is using the format of “Q&A,” “Get the facts” and “Did you know?” for the various blog posts. We’ve added a new one called “Hot Topics.”
Nov 15th –
TA2 Provision Comparison Chart
Q&A: Why is the Longevity Premium not paid on vacation or sick leave?
Nov 16th –
Q&A: Are Management’s NC and our AFA’s NC in separate rooms or the same room for Negotiations?
Q&A: Do I have to work 620TFP to get my vacation?
Q&A: Can You Explain how the Cost Sharing and 15% Cap Affects my Health Insurance Premium?
Q&A: What is the percentage of 4k pairings created by the optimizer?
Q&A: Did the Negotiating Committee recommend the TA?
Nov 17th –
Q&A: What is the total # of JA’s among the domiciles combined for 2014?
Long Duty 3 POS Pairing examples July 2015
July 2015 example pairings including 4k and 15 min debrief
Q&A: Does the Productivity Premium replace our PBP or OPR bonus?
Nov 18th –
Attention: Roadshow Dates and Times
Q&A: What is our implementation schedule for the changes in TA2?
Q&A: What are the AFA Scheduling Chair responsibilities and access?
Q&A: If TA2 ratifies when is the signing bonus paid?
Q&A: Is New Year’s Day 2015 paid at 2x if TA2 ratifies?
Q&A: How much more money would I make in TA2?
Nov 19th –
Q&A: When will TA2 be released?
Q&A: Longevity Premium vs COLA?
Q&A: Does the NC get a special bonus if the contract passes? If so, how much?
Nov 20th –
Power Point presentation with industry comparisons
Get the Facts – 4K Reassignment
Did you know? – Negotiated Payscale
Nov 21st –
Q&A: Why was the Productivity Premium not put into our wages?
Q&A: How does my leave impact my 480 Requirement?
The TA2 Calculator is now up and running
Nov 22nd –
Negotiating Committee Will Be Posting on AFA Sites Only.
Q&A: Will the JA rules go into effect immediately if TA2 is ratified?
Q&A: Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my ballot or past dues?
Q&A: Why is there two Section 12s in TA2?
Happy reading and keep the questions coming by commenting on the related topics in the Negotiations blog posts or by emailing the Negotiating Committee at negotiations@afaalaska.org.
In solidarity,
Your Negotiating Committee—MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo