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        You are here: Home / Archives for 2014

        Government Affairs Update – October/November 2014

        January 8, 2015 09:26

        AFA Alaska Government Affairs

        October/November 2014

        Post-election and a Lame Duck Congress

        The November mid-term elections saw a major shift in the balance of power in Congress with Republicans now in control of the Senate and the House.

        AFA friend and advocate AK Sen. Mark Begich lost his senate seat to Republican Dan Sullivan. Senator Begich who sponsored both our knives and cellphone bills, worked closely with our ANC committee on his re-election campaign. I would like to give special recognition to ANC GA Chair Jan Bottini Strait for her tireless commitment to this election. Jan led and inspired her ANC Flight Attendant who talked to fellow Flight Attendants, wrote postcards, made phone calls and knocked on doors. ANC committee member Thresia Raynor, released to AFL-CIO and the Alaska State Fed, is to be recognized for her work reaching out to union members and their families to get labor-friendly candidates elected in Alaska.

        With a Republican platform that doesn’t bode well for unions and collective bargaining rights, it remains to be seen how this will be played out in the next two years. Incoming Republican Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell has already made it known that he would like to make changes to the NLRB.

        Congress is in a lame duck session and with just a few days left before members leave on vacation it looks like little will get done—except the looming government funding bill which much be resolved before the end of the year, the worst case scenario being a government shutdown.

        In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid will attempt to keep the senators there well in to December to finish up executive branch appointments before Republicans take over. Recently Pres. Obama nominee Lauren McFarren was confirmed to the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board). McFarren completes the 5 member NLRB, now 3 Democrats and 2 Republicans.

        AFA Agenda:

        As the 114th Congress approaches, the AFA Legislative Policy Committee has set about prioritizing issues. AFA GA Director Stephen Schembs has already met with members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee about the upcoming FAA Reauthorization. The AFA Policy Committee has keyed in on four areas for consideration:

        • International Issues—codify that Dept. of State and DOT continue to negotiate “air transport services”
        • Flight crew fatigue/rest requirements
        • Human trafficking/assault reporting
        • Full scale emergency evacuation tests

        NAI Scheme

        AFA. ALPA, TWU, and the TTD (AFL-CIO) and other organizations, including representatives from 3 major airlines, met in Washington DC for a one day “Fly-In” on Nov. 19 to take the message to Congress to “Deny NAI.” SEA Committee member Krystal Cook and I were among the 35 AFA members who visited members of Congress, asking them to sign on to the Collins-Sires Dear Colleague letter addressed to DOT Sec. Anthony Fox, encouraging him to reject Norwegian Air International’s application.   By the end of the week over 180 House members had signed on to the letter. AFA flight attendants made calls to all 435 members of the House, started a social media campaign on “Twitter” and talked to dozens of House and Senate members and their staff. Hopes on the senate side is that language will be included in the omnibus bill that would essentially block NAI from moving forward:

        1580

        1  SEC. 415. (a) None of the funds made available by

        2  this Act may be used to approve a new foreign air carrier

        3  permit under sections 41301 through 41305 of title 49,

        4  United States Code, or exemption application under sec-

        5  tion 40109 of that title of an air carrier already holding

        6  an air operators certificate issued by a country that is

        7  party to the U.S.–E.U.–Iceland–Norway Air Transport

        8  Agreement where such approval would contravene United

        9  States law or Article 17 bis of the U.S.–E.U.–Iceland–

        10  Norway Air Transport Agreement.

        11  (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, restrict or

        12  otherwise preclude the Secretary of Transportation from

        13  granting a foreign air carrier permit or an exemption to

        14  such an air carrier where such authorization is consistent

        15  with the U.S.-E.U.-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agree-

        16  ment and United States law.

         

        More on NAI:

        The Norwegian Shell Game

        AFA has been working with other aviation unions to block a scheme to outsource our jobs – #DenyNAI.  If the Department of Transportation (DOT) approves Norwegian Air International’s application for a Foreign Air Carrier permit, it will set a dangerous precedent. The air carrier plans to fly to the US under an Irish certificate with Pilots hired in Singapore and Flight Attendants in the United States working under a constantly renewed contract that keeps base pay below $18,000 each year.

        AFA leaders, activists and members have taken part in our coordinated #DenyNAI campaign. This is a complicated issue because of the shell companies involved and multi-faceted campaign we are waging against them. But the issue is very clear – if we allow this game to go unchecked, our jobs, collective bargaining rights and safety regulations could evaporate with a flags of convenience model for aviation.

        What is Social Dumping?

        Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) is the third largest “ultra” low cost European carrier and operates several companies flying under the ‘Norwegian’ brand: NAS, Norwegian Long Haul (NLH)and Norwegian Air International (NAI).

        NAS, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, has a fleet of 737 aircraft which primarily fly throughout Scandinavia and the European Union. NAS has an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) issued by the Norwegian government. NAS workers are represented by the Norwegian labor union, Parat, and thus have a seniority list and other negotiated benefits, in addition to strong job protections under Norwegian law. Their employer pays taxes to the government of Norway which administers extensive social protections including health care, paid parental leave, and other including benefits that make up a strong social safety net.

        The company’s long-haul flying is done by NLH and NAI utilizing 787 aircraft from Scandinavia and the EU to Asia and the United States.

        NLH has a Norwegian AOC but, having obtained an exemption from the Norwegian government, registers its aircraft in Ireland. This enables the company to hire foreign workers without Norwegian work permits. NLH has route authority to fly to the US under the US/Norwegian Air Transport Agreement (ATA), an open skies agreement.

        On the other hand, NAI is an Irish company with an Irish AOC and aircraft registered in Ireland. The Norwegian government has no oversight over NAI, and so the company is not bound by the US/Norwegian ATA. Further, NAI does not employ flight crews: It uses a staffing company to hire and train crewmembers. NAI has hired Asian and US crews to lower their operational cost below what they would have to pay if they were to continue to operate under the Norwegian AOC. NAI currently operates flights from Scandinavia and the EU to Asia, with sights set on providing service to the US under a provision in the broader EU/US Open Skies Agreement.

        Norwegian Bait and Switch
        The NAI application to fly to the US is under review by the USDOT and NAI has also applied for exemption authority. The exemption would allow NAI to initiate service to the US without receiving a foreign air carrier permit. Instead of flying under the legitimate NLH structure, the parent company would use NAI to operate Irish-certified flights to the US. If the DOT approves the NAI application, the legitimate NLH will likely be merged under the Irish AOC and cease to exist.  The provisions of the US-Norwegian ATA already accommodate all of the proposed NAI route structure, which could be operated with aircraft that is registered in Norway, abiding by Norwegian law.

        AFA opposed the NAI application to fly the US on the basis that the Norwegian model, creating a new Irish company for the purpose of flying to the US as part the EU/US open skies agreement, violates Article 17 bis EU/US Open Skies Treaty.  AFA has been working closely with allies such as ALPA, ITF/ETF, Parat, and TTD to put pressure on the US government urging them to deny the NAI application.

        NAI was created to circumvent Norwegian labor laws and therefore amounts to social dumping of corporate responsibility.

        If DOT allows NAI to set up a “flags of convenience” business model it will put downward pressure on US carriers to lower labor costs on transatlantic operations in order to compete with this new “ultra” low cost carrier model.

        This opens the floodgates to duplicating the model throughout aviation as competition “requires” regulatory change or exemption.

        Our Efforts to Fight Back

        Since Fall 2013, AFA has also continued to work with the Senate and members of the House of Representatives to send letters to Secretary Foxx and the White House urging them to ensure the terms of the EU/U.S. treaty are upheld. AFA has worked with labor allies to encourage our members to sign a petition to the Obama Administration urging them to protect the US aviation industry and US aviation jobs.

        In our continuing campaign, AFA has:

        • Met with Norwegian officials and other International aviation unions to join forces to prevent the flags of convenience business model from infiltrating our industry (February 2014.)
        • Submitted comment to the DOT rulemaking urging them to reject the NAI applications (February 2014).
        • Urged AFA members to sign the White House petition (February 2014).
        • Introduced a resolution at ITF meeting calling on European Commission and the US DOT hold NAI to the labor provisions of the EU/US Open Skies Agreement (May 2014)
        • Worked quickly through our Government Affairs activists to achieve the U.S. House of Representatives unanimous vote for the DeFazio/Westmoreland Amendment to H.R. 4745, the FY 2015 Transportation Appropriations bill (June 2014). The amendment requires DOT to follow U.S. law and labor protection provisions outlined in the U.S.-EU Open Skies Agreement when considering an application for a foreign air carrier permit.
        • Met with DOT Secretary Foxx and called attention to our filed comments (June 2014).

        In July 2014, a US delegation from the Department of State and the Department of Transportation met with the European Commission. The EU requested the meeting to attempt to persuade the US DOT to approve the NAI application, or to tend an exemption. Meeting notice was posted to the U.S. federal register.

        In August 2014, AFA supported ITF/ETF efforts to get EU member states to weigh in with the European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transportation, and submitted comments.

        The DOT must rule on the exemption application by the end of August 2014. In the event the US government grants an exemption, we will keep up our fight to block the NAI foreign air carrier permit application and work to ensure that our jobs and Flight Attendant profession are not further eroded by any decision. We won’t back down – and until or unless the application is approved or an exemption given, we will work to defeat the outsourcing scheme outright.

        (Temporary exemption was not granted in August}

         

        Respectfully Submitted,

        Beverly Bullock
        MEC Government Affairs Chairperson

         

        Filed Under: Government Affairs Committee Tagged With: 2014, Government Affairs, NAI

        Benefits Open Enrollment Website Q&A

        November 14, 2014 15:46

        A message from your AFA Benefits Committee

        We’ve had a number of questions, and have heard that many of our group is confused about the purpose of the Benefits Call Center. Additionally, some have reported having trouble navigating the system and revising selections once they have made them.

        This is a new enrollment process, so we compiled some of the more frequently asked questions to assist you through the process.  If you have additional questions, please contact an AFA Benefits Committee Member.  You can find contact information at http://afaalaska.org/benefits.

        What information can be found at myalaskabenefits.com?

        The new benefits web site, myalaskabenefits.com, is your one-stop shop for learning about, and choosing which benefits are right for you. The site includes detailed information about medical, dental and vision plans, as well as other coverage options like life insurance and optional short-term disability coverage.

        Details are great, but what about tools? The site includes a number of “estimators”, including the Medical Expense Estimator (found in the Benefit Tools tab). It predicts healthcare usage, based on demographic data, and shows you what each plan will cost you, based on those assumptions. If you’d like to spend a little more time customizing those assumptions, you can tailor it based on your own known healthcare needs, or your own assumptions.  Before you make a healthcare plan selection, or choose to keep your existing plan, you should give this estimator a try – you will likely be surprised by how much money you can save yourself.

        How do I compare the costs and coverage of the Premera PPO and Consumer Choice PPO plans?

        For a good side-by-side comparison, log in to the enrollment screen. Once there, select “Make Changes” in the medical section. On the right side of the page is a button that says “Need Help Deciding on a Medical Plan.”  This will take you to a very detailed comparison of the medical plans.

        When should I contact the Benefits Call Center?

        The Benefits Call Center is currently available to help you with all of your 2015 Annual Enrollment questions. You should call a representative if you have questions about enrolling, health plans, life insurance, spending accounts, or simply navigating the myalaskabenefits.com site and using the available tools. The call center can also enroll you in benefits over the phone. Beginning January 1st, the Benefits Call Center will provide additional services such as answering general eligibility questions and assisting with mid-year status change events (i.e. adding coverage for a new spouse, child, etc.).

        What are Advocacy Services?

        Employees who need assistance with more complex issues such as claims payments, questions with an EOB, appeals or balance-billing (in the event you seek care from a non-network doctor) are transferred from the Benefits Call Center to an advocate who will provide you with expert assistance. Advocacy Services aren’t meant to take the place of your health plan’s Customer Service line, but they are an additional resource for you when you need it.

        Can I make a change to my benefit elections while I am on leave of absence?
        If you are on a leave of absence, as indicated in PeopleSoft, your next opportunity to make health plan changes will occur when you return to actively working. Upon your return, you will be automatically enrolled in the coverage that you had prior to your leave of absence. You will also receive an email asking if you’d like to make any changes to your benefit elections, with instructions on how to do that.

        Please note, if you are continuing active healthcare coverage by utilizing your sick leave, you likely aren’t considered to be on a leave of absence in PeopleSoft. For those in this situation, you should make your health care changes during the Annual Enrollment period, which ends November 18th. If you aren’t sure what your leave status is, you should contact your Supervisor or Leave Analyst

        Wondering about the need to designate a beneficiary through the Web Portal?

        In the past, beneficiary designations were done via a paper copy.  This is the first year that there has been an electronic version.  All flight attendants should update, and review their beneficiary designations.

        Does this change my 401(k) plan beneficiary?

        No.  This might be a good time to review your designations, to make certain that they are up to date.  However, if you wish to make changes, that would need to be done through Vanguard, either online, or via the website.  Just login in, click on ‘Manage my Account’, and follow the instructions.

        When I submitted my changes and went back to look at them, I saw that I still needed to add beneficiaries.  Is something wrong?

        We have discovered that until you completely log out of the portal and log back in, the ‘red line’ indicating that you need to add beneficiaries will still be there.  If you want to double check, log out, log in and you should see that your changes have taken place.

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        Filed Under: Benefits Committee, Latest News Tagged With: 2014, Benefits, open enrollment

        De-Stress Your Holidays

        November 12, 2014 04:00

        A Message From Your AFA EAP Committee

        The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress. Below are some common holiday stressors and suggestions for managing them.

        How Can You Deal With Difficult Family Interactions During the Holidays?

        Being realistic is the first step. Family dynamics typically revert to historic patterns when families come back together. You don’t have to pretend that all is well, but, you can sidestep difficulties by anticipating them and planning on ways to temporarily separate and defuse.

        Do Financial Pressures Stress You Out to the Point of Ruining the Holiday Spirit?

        Knowing your spending limit is also a way to relieve holiday stress. People believe that they have to go out and buy gifts because it’s the holidays, even if they can’t afford to do so. Not only is it stressful to feel that you have to buy everyone a gift, but you’ll be stressed for the rest of the year trying to pay off your bills. Perhaps this is the year to make a pact not to exchange gifts but to share time together. This could also help someone who isn’t in a financial position to exchange gifts with you.

        How Do Time Pressures Affect You Around the Holidays?

        Putting routines on pause or totally rearranging schedules because of the holidays are the ingredients for exhaustion and chaos.   Prioritize activities that are important and can fit around important replenishing activities like sleep, proper meals and exercise.

        How Do You Deal With the Holidays When You Have Just Experienced A Recent Tragedy, Death or Break-up?

        If you’re feeling really out of sorts because of a loss or stressor, try to tell those around you what you really need, since they may not know how to help you. Ask for their understanding if you decline an activity or can’t summon up the holiday spirit. Give yourself permission to grieve just as you would any other time of the year.

        How Do You Cope With Kids Who Want Everything for the Holidays?

        Parents need to tell their children to be realistic. It is OK to say to your child that a certain toy is too expensive. Even Santa Claus has limited funds and has to choose what most to give because he has a very long list. You can also tell your children that Mom and Dad and Santa Claus will try to choose the suitable present for the child. Children have to learn that their wish is not someone’s command and to curb their desires for instant gratification.

        How Do You Manage the Holidays If They Start Feeling Painful?

        If you are unable to shake what you think are “holiday blues” your feelings may not be just about the holidays, but about other things in your life. If you need help in sorting out or dealing with painful thoughts or feelings, call your AFA EAP for confidential assistance. Call 1-800-424-2406.

        Adapted in part from the American Psychological Association at www.apacenter.org

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        Filed Under: EAP/Professional Standards Committee Tagged With: 2014, EAP, holidays

        MEC TA2 Review Update

        October 23, 2014 18:00

        The AFA Negotiating Committee has finished presenting the Agreement in Concept for TA2 to the Master Executive Council (MEC).

        This presentation led to a thorough discussion of the negotiated provisions. While all tentatively agreed and signed TA2 sections were available at the meeting, the MEC expressed a desire to see a complete, finalized document.   The MEC unanimously agreed to delay the decision on whether or not to send out the TA for membership ratification pending a finalized document.

        The entire Negotiating Committee supports this decision and will continue the task of proofing and finalizing the document, which must be performed in tandem with management’s team. Proofing the full-text language in contract form will take some time and will be dependent on coordinating management’s and AFA’s Negotiating Committee schedules. We are committed to making this a priority while ensuring it is accomplished with accuracy. This process could take up to a month to accomplish although we will aim to shorten this as much as possible.

        AFA understands there will be concerns that details will not be released during this period. This course of action is required to ensure that all the language is fully vetted. This entails a comprehensive review of language, grammar, cross-referencing contractual citations and formatting. We know you are eager to enter the next step of the process; however, your Negotiating Committee is focused on ensuring both you and your leadership will have the proper tools to make an informed decision.

        In solidarity,

        Your MEC—Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt; and

        Your Negotiating Committee—MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

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        Filed Under: Contract 2014 Negotiations Blog, Latest News, Negotiations Tagged With: 2014, October, TA, tentative agreement

        Negotiations Update – MEC Reviewing the T/A

        October 22, 2014 20:51

        Update:  Your Negotiating Committee and Master Executive Council (MEC) are still hard at work.  The MEC decided to continue the meeting through tomorrow evening before releasing more information.  We realize many are anticipating more information this evening, but we ask that you please stand by for an update tomorrow.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Yvette Gesch, Becky Strachan, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Sandra Morrow and Stephen Couckuyt

        Your Negotiating Committee – MEC President Jeffrey Peterson, Kristy Stratton, Lisa Pinkston, Jake Jones, Christina Frees and AFA Senior Staff Negotiator Paula Mastrangelo

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        Filed Under: Contract 2014 Negotiations Blog, Latest News, Negotiations Tagged With: 2014, negotiations, October, TA, tentative agreement

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