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        You are here: Home / Archives for 2017

        AFA and CWA Scholarships

        February 16, 2017 20:00

        Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund

        The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to dependents of our active members who will be attending a college or university.

        Applications will not be considered unless they are complete with the following:

        1. Applications must be postmarked by April 10
        2. Three (3) written references attached
        3. Transcripts, grades, and SAT scores must be included

        Who Qualifies?

        A dependent of an active AFA member in good standing who is seeking to further her/his education at an accredited college or university.

        A recipient of this scholarship will receive the cost of tuition, room, board and reasonable book expense, up to a maximum of $5,000 for one year.  Any recipient may reapply for this scholarship each year until graduation up to a maximum of four years.

        What Are the Guidelines and Application Requirements?

        The Scholarship Fund has established some guidelines to be used by students when deciding whether or not to apply for this award.  Applicants should:

        1. Be ranked in the top 15% of their high school class;
        2. Have, or expect to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores;
        3. Be able to demonstrate financial need;
        4. Write a 300-word essay; and
        5. Provide all information required on the application form.

        Due to the highly competitive nature of the program and the large number of applicants, students should carefully consider these criteria before submitting an application.

        Who Distributes the Scholarship?

        The Scholarship is managed and distributed through the Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund Committee.  AFA is the largest union in the United States representing flight attendants.

        What Is the Purpose of the Scholarship?

        To further the education of promising young men and women who are dependents of AFA members in good standing who otherwise would not have the opportunity for higher education.

        When Is the Scholarship Given?

        The money for tuition, room, board and reasonable book expense, up to a maximum of $5,000 per year is sent directly to the college or university upon verification of enrollment in a degree program.  The college or university must send invoices to AFA, which will then be paid by the Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund.  No funds shall be distributed directly to the recipient.

        Where Do I Get an Application?

        Click here to download an application. You can always request a paper application by writing to the address below.

        How Do I Find My AFA Member Number?

        You can find your AFA member number on your AFA membership card.  Alternately, you can email your Local Membership Committee for assistance.

        When Do I Apply?

        Your application must be postmarked by April 10.  Applications must be returned to the following address:

        Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund
        PO Box 56
        Hartwood, VA  22471-0056

        CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship

        The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern.

        Click here for more information about this scholarship.

         

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: 2017, AFA, AFA International, CWA, scholarship

        Interim Reserve Trade Board Now Active

        February 16, 2017 18:00

        Management launched an online trade board as an interim solution to facilitate reserve trading as Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) does not support reserve trading at this time.  The trade board can be accessed from the Inflight website > Scheduling & Bidding > Reserve Trading Board.  Instructions for use of the reserve trade board were posted earlier today by management in informational bulletin #2017-0030 (Reserve Trading Board).

        Though the interim reserve trade board will help reserve Flight Attendants to exercise their contractual right to trade, it does not solve the greater issue of a fully automated reserve trading system as required by the contract (section 11.H.7).  AFA will continue to take necessary steps through the grievance process to compel management to comply with this requirement and the remainder of our contract.

        Questions?

        If you have questions about the reserve trade board, please contact your Local Reserve Committee.  Contact information can be found on the Reserve Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee and MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson Jarod McNeill

        Filed Under: Latest News, Reserve Committee Tagged With: 2017, JCA, Reserve, trading

        All Open Time Trips Withheld and Premium Pay Removed AGAIN!

        February 16, 2017 15:00

        This morning, AFA became aware that all trips in Open Time across the entire system were again coded with premium pay, then withheld and placed back in OT with the premium removed.  The system glitch with Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) that was previously communicated by AFA last week was again responsible for the recurrence (see All Open Time Trips Withheld and Premium Pay Removed – Part 3).

        AFA is preparing to file yet another grievance on management’s violation of our contract.  (Updated 2/17/2017: Instead of filing a new grievance on the same issue, we amended the original grievance to include the circumstances of this most recent contractual violation and any ongoing violations of the same nature. ^jtp) We will continue to work to defend our contract despite management’s failure to live up to their contractual obligations.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee, MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones and MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson Stephanie Adams

        Filed Under: Grievance Committee, Latest News, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, grievance, JCA, Premium Open Time, Premium OT

        Violation of CBA §12.C.2-3 [Exchange of Sequences: Trading Procedures]

        February 14, 2017 21:00

        Late this afternoon AFA was made aware of yet another contractual violation that will occur over the next few days in regards to out of domicile pick ups, trades, drops, giveaways. We also have additional information to share with you about trading Recurrent Training dates.

        Currently, AFA and management agree to the following posted schedule:

        Posting of Trips
        All bases: 14th @ 2000 Pacific Time (PT)

        FA-to-FA trading

        • SAN – 15th @ 0900 PT
        • PDX – 15th @ 1000 PT
        • ANC – 15th @ 1100 PT (1000 AKT)
        • LAX – 15th @ 1200 PT
        • SEA – 15th @ 1300 PT

        Open Time trading

        • SAN – 16th @ 0900 PT
        • PDX – 16th @ 1000 PT
        • ANC – 16th @ 1100 PT (1000 AKT)
        • LAX – 16th @ 1200 PT
        • SEA – 17th @ 0900 PT

        Recurrent Training trading

        All bases 18th @ 0900 PT (0800 AKT)

        Out of domicile FA to FA & OT

        18th @ 0900 PT (0800 AKT)

        However, Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) was programed incorrectly, and beginning today the following schedule will occur:

        Posting of Trips

        February 14th – Already began earlier (prior to 8pm PT) for all bases.

        FA-to-FA trading

        Same as current schedule in “FA-to-FA trading” above.

        Open Time trading

        Same as current schedule in “Open Time trading” above.

        Recurrent Training trading

        Recurrent Training trading will start at the agreed-upon time on the 18th at 0900 PT (0800 AKT). Open Recurrent Training slots are already visible in JCA (the graduation cap icon), but you will not be able to trade into them until the 18th at 0900 PT (0800 AKT).

        Out of domicile FA-to-FA

        Out of domicile Flight Attendant-to-Flight Attendant pick-ups, trades and giveaways will start on February 15th for all bases at the respective start time for Flight Attendant trades in each domicile.

        Example 1: All F/As regardless of where they are based may pick up out of SAN on the 15th starting at 0900 PT.

        Example 2: All F/As may pick up out of SEA on the 15th starting at 1300 PT.

        Out of domicile OT

        Out of domicile Open Time pick-ups, trades and drops will start when Open Time opens for the domicile in which the sequence operates.

        Example: A SEAFA picked up a SAN OOD sequence on the 15th at 0900 PT. S/he must wait until the 16th at 0900 PT to trade that sequence with SAN Open Time.

        In our continuing effort to defend our contract, AFA has filed Grievance 36-99-2-12-17 Violation §12.C.2-3 Trades, Pick-Ups, Drops and Give-Aways on Incorrect Dates.

        Reminder: Change to Trading Timeline in March for April Schedules

        Effective next bid month (March 2017), both Open Time and Flight Attendant-to-Flight Attendant trading begins on the 15th of the month.

        Read more >

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee; MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones; and MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson Stephanie Adams

        2017.02.14 Grievance 36-99-2-12-17 Violation §12.C.2-3 Trades, Pick-Ups, Drops and Give-Aways on Incorrect Dates

        Filed Under: Latest News, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, grievance, JCA, OT, RT, trading

        White House Meeting with Airline and Airport Executives

        February 14, 2017 17:00

        Last Thursday’s White House Airline and Airport Executive Meeting was concerning as it relates to job security and safety regulations.
        Specifically, President Trump said the following:

        “I know you’re under pressure from a lot of foreign elements and foreign carriers. I’ve been hearing that a little bit. At the same time, we want to make life good for them also. They come with big investments — in many cases, those investments are made by their governments. But they are still big investments.”

        “So we want to help you realize these goals by rolling back burdensome regulations.” 

         Full text of public remarks >

        A follow up article in The Street stated:

        Given that the U.S. already has “the safest aviation system in the world,” Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, doesn’t want to see it diminished.

        “The flying public enjoys aviation regulations we fought to achieve,” Nelson said in an interview. Among them: rest requirements, no smoking or knives on planes, and crew training. “Each regulation includes careful review and input from all stakeholders,” she said.

        Also, Nelson said, Trump’s statements “show a complete disregard for enforcing trade agreements or protecting and promoting U.S. jobs” that are endangered by the Middle East three and Norwegian Air International.

        “President Trump can’t afford to get this wrong,” Nelson said.

        Read more >

        Sign the petition to Save U.S. Aviation Jobs now >

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green, Brice McGee; and MEC Government Affairs Chairperson Krystle Berry

        Filed Under: Government Affairs Committee, Latest News Tagged With: 2017, GA, Government Affairs, jobs, white house

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