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        You are here: Home / Council 19 SEA / Council 19 August Update

        Council 19 August Update

        August 6, 2017 16:35

        August Activities

        Council #19 President Terry Taylor and Secretary-Treasurer Adam Clarey are attending the CWA Convention in Pittsburgh, August 6-9.  Council Representatives Megan Brown and Melinda Jorge, along with newly elected Portland officers, will be attending the final session of AFA New Officer training this month.  Later this month, they will also be joining many local EAP Representatives at the annual  FADAP Conference.  For more information regarding FADAP, see https://www.fadap.org/.

         

         

        Showing our Unity for our Fellow Airline Family Members

        On August 4th, Council #19 Officers and members joined Alaska and Virgin Pilots, at a Unity Rally in support of their ongoing contract arbitration.  It was great to see many AFA members in line!

        Mesa Flight Attendants are still bargaining for a better contract and will be returning to the bargaining table August 14-16. AFA is asking for every AFA Local Council to leaflet August 7-11 in a huge push to support Mesa bargaining.

        We are asking for volunteers to help distribute leaflets  to raise awareness of the problems Mesa Flight Attendants have been facing. Mesa operates many regional flights for United and America Airlines. Mesa Flight Attendants are some of the lowest paid in the industry.  Many are being paid close to the Federal minimum wage.

        Mesa Pilots have ratified their agreement. Now it is time for Mesa Flight Attendants!

         

        Show some AFA solidarity!

        When: August 11th

        Where: SeaTac Sky Bridges 1,2,3,5,6

        Time: 5-9am and 4:30-8:30pm

         

        Text or call: Kris Mason, 626/260-0497; or email Megan.Brown@afaalaska.org or Melinda.Jorge@afaalaska.org if you are available to support our Mesa Flight Attendants

         

        Changes to DOT Drug Testing Protocols

        As a reminder, several synthetic opioids that are fairly commonly prescribed are being added to the DOT Drug Testing Protocols sometime after October 2017.   If you are taking these prescribed medications, , please contact a local EAP Committee member for additional information and resources about these upcoming changes. The following will be added to the testing panel:

        • Hydrocodone (example: Vicodin, Lortab, Maxidone, Norco, Sydone)
        • Hydromorphone (example: Diluadid, Exalgo, Hydromorph Contin, Palladone)
        • Oxycodone (example: Percocet, Percodan, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Endocet, Xtampza, OxyIR)
        • Oxymorphone (example: Opana, Numorphan)

         

        New Committee Members

        The Council #19 Safety Health and Security Committee welcomes returning Committee Member David Lake, who will be rejoining the committee on September 1.  His prior experience as a Local and MEC Committee member will be a valuable addition.

        We would also like to welcome Jay Styger to the Council #19 Government Affairs Committee.  Jay’s interest in local and national issues will make him a great asset to the committee.

         

        Are you EXHAUSTED???? Help us do something about it!

        We work in a heavily regulated industry.   As a Flight Attendant, almost every aspect of our daily work lives are dictated by federal laws.  Our elected representatives often don’t realize the extent to which these laws impact Flight Attendants.  For example, how little “rest” we actually receive when rest is reduced to the CFR minimum of 8 hours, which typically follows an extended duty period.  On August 10, we are asking our members to take action to ‘tweet’ our representatives to support a ten hour minimum overnight rest period.  Click below to see how easy it will be to share your voice.

        http://www.afacwa.org/take_action_storm_the_airwaves_on_8_10

         

        Scheduling, Reserve and JCA (CrewAccess) Issues

        Are you experiencing any issues with JCA (CrewAccess)? Having schedule or reserve issues? The fastest way to get these issues resolved is to report it on the AFA Support website: http://support.afaalaska.org.

        Please fill out the form completey so we can fully resarch your concerns and assist you. Screen shots and as much information as you can provide is very helpul!

         

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        In Solidarity,

        Your Council #19 Officers

        Terry Taylor, Jake Jones, Adam Clarey, Megan Brown & Melinda Jorge

         

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