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    September Updates and Important Information

    September 4, 2018 18:00


    AFA Meeting Oct 8th 12:00 to 3:00


    AFA Constitution and Bylaws require that local councils hold a membership meeting twice per calendar year.  Our first meeting of the year was held in May to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda.

    This meeting is open to all Council 15 members in good standing. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide members the opportunity to meet your Officers. Please come ready to ask questions and participate in the discussions regarding merger negotiations, bidding and the latest issues impacting Council 15 members. The meeting will be in the Volunteer Conference Room located above the USO across from Terminal 2 East.

    Scheduling Chair JR will be attending to discuss scheduling issues and our Uniform Chair Denise Sheldon will be there with her uniform pieces and will discuss the second round uniform testing.

    If you have an agenda item that you would like to discuss at the local meeting or any issues or concerns you would like us to discuss with management, please send them no later than OCT 4th, to LEC Secretary/Treasurer Stephen Couckuyt at Stephen.Couckuyt@afaalaska.org

    We hope to see you there!


    Going Away Party/Happy Hour for Melissa


    We are looking for a fun venue for the happy hour following the Base Meeting, someplace close to the airport. If you know of a place please, contact Melanie Buker @ 208-890-1849 and continue to send photos, videos, quotes, etc so that we can create a nice going away video. Mail to: melanie.buker@gmail.com

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    Committee Updates:


    We welcome Norma Dorman, Rex Hampton and Holly Mozzone to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Standards Committee.

    These 3 bring diverse backgrounds, work experience and many varied skills in areas such as peer support, working with addiction and volunteer work.

    They have just recently completed the EAP initial training, so please help us in welcoming them to the EAP peer support program.

    We have one opening on the uniform committee and with the second round of wear testing upcoming, we think it’s important to add a male to the committee. If interested, please send an email to: SAN@afaalaska.org.

    We are also looking for someone to assist with Workers Comp if you would be interested and have knowledge in this area please send an email to: san@afaalaska.org

    To look at the complete list of our SAN committee’s go to ​http://afaalaska.org/committees

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    Pairing Changes


    After many talks with management regarding our high percentage of 4-day trips in SAN.  They heard us loud and clear: 4-day pairings for SAN significantly dropped to 14.7% for OCT.  However, please know that though Crew Planning was able to make this adjustment from SEP to OCT, they may not always make adjustments like this.  The reality on trip distributions is that it needs to be assessed on a month-by-month basis across all bases as Crew Planning tries to balance safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

    Until we are fully integrated, scheduled for February 2019, we may see many changes. Flying that we’re missing now should return and you’ll have the ability to fly on both Airbus and Boeing aircraft.  Also, this is when all bases are planned be aligned and transfers will be allowed for both Airbus and Boeing into all 6 bases as staffing permits.


    Professional Standards


    Conflicts and/or issues with Coworkers

    In San Diego we are lucky to have a great team of supervisors and management staff.

    Please keep in mind that many personal conflicts should be taken to your Professional standards team and not taken immediately to management.  Often AFA EAP/ Professional Standards can resolve the problems or issues without Management becoming involved. Once management is aware of the situation that could lead to someone’s discipline and or possibly even termination.

    Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Chair and Reps can be found here: http://afaalaska.org/san/committees

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    Reminder:    Calling out Sick or Sick Family


    Less is more

    When calling in sick, the only thing that scheduling needs to know is that you are calling in either sick, sick family, FMLA or Workers Comp period.  They do not need to know why, what symptoms or anything else related to the illness. You don’t need to apologize, and you don’t need to explain.


    Reminder:  Contacted by Management?


    Know Your Rights

    If you receive a call from any Inflight Supervisor, it is best to first clarify if the conversation could lead to disciplinary action. If the answer is “Yes,” at this point you can request that the union be involved in any further conversations. However, even if the supervisor states that the conversation won’t lead to any discipline, if at any time you feel the questions to be leading or uncomfortable you can once again end the conversation by saying you will only continue with a union rep present.

    Having a union rep there is insurance. It is an advocate and a second set of ears to ensure that your point is understood clearly by the company and not misinterpreted.

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    Keeping Current with AFA Information


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    There are several ways to keep up to date with your Council #15 news! In addition to your regular email updates, the information can be found at: afaalaska.org/san

    Are you on Facebook?

    Like the Official Council #15 page at: https://www.facebook.com/AFA-Council-15-San-Diego-249262698862442/

    We also have the SAN AFA page that is not public and you need to ask one of your friends who is in the group already, or one of the Officers to add you.

    Receive the most important information via text (we do not send out all communications via text, just the ones that are the most important!). Register for texts at: https://www.remind.com/join/afalec15

    We also have an App exclusive to SAN. The App give you easy access to jump seat agreements, KCM Locations, Air Quality and much more. The App is not searchable in play store you need to either click on this link:  http://m.magmito.com/inva/47717

    Or ask one of your officers and we can assist you with downloading.

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    In Solidarity,

    Brice, Melanie and Stephen

     

    Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: base meeting, Newsletter, SAN

    Important Upcoming Dates

    February 8, 2018 18:30

     


    Tentative Agreement Merger Roadshows


    The JNC is planning to present the comprehensive full text agreement to the Master Executive Council (MEC) on Monday, February 12. If the MEC votes to release the tentative agreement (TA) for membership ratification, then the TA will go out for a vote.

    *** The following proposed roadshow schedule is subject to change or cancellation. ***

    Morning: 9 am – Noon, Afternoon: 1 pm – 4 pm (All times local.)

    Tu 3/6 – ANC – Morning & Afternoon

    Th 3/8 – SEA 1 – Morning & Afternoon

    F 3/9 – PDX – Morning & Afternoon

    Sa 3/10 – SEA 2 – Morning & Afternoon

    M 3/12 – SFO 1 – Morning & Afternoon

    Tu 3/13 – SFO 2 – Morning & Afternoon

    W 3/14 – LAX 1 (LAX) – Morning & Afternoon

    Th 3/15 – LAX 2 (SNA) – Morning & Afternoon

    F 3/16 – SAN – Morning & Afternoon


    PBS Training Base Sits


    If you have questions and you are on a layover or have sit time in one of the bases feel free to stop by. You can also email questions to San.scheduling@gmail.com or pbs.qa@alaskaair.com

    Base Sit Schedule:  subject to change due to  just announced, upcoming TA roadshows

    ANC   Mar 5   @ Alaska Regional HQ   Check with local AFA officer for times

    Mar 8  @ Alaska Regional HQ   Check with local AFA officer for times

    LAX   Mar 6    6am-2pm

    Mar 8    6am-2pm

    PDX  Mar 6     6am-2pm

    Mar 9   10am-6pm

    SAN  Mar 6    5am-11am  (change from Mar 5th)

    Mar 8    5am-11am

    SEA  Mar 5    5am-6pm   Inflight-Mezzazine

    Mar 6   10am-6pm  Inflight-Mezzazine

    5am-4pm  C Concourse Break Room-hosted by SEA Reserve Comm.

    Mar 7   5am-6pm   Inflight-Mezzazine

    Mar 9   5am-1pm   Inflight-Mezzazine

    5am-4pm   C Concourse Break Room-hosted by SEA Reserve Comm.


    AFA Base Meeting


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    Mar 27 10:00-1:00 Location to be determined

    Topics:

    Agenda Items for the International AFA Board of Directors meeting being held in April.

    Answering questions and concerns regarding the Merger TA

    Discussing issues or concerns regarding the SAN Base.

    ​

    Special Guests:

    Karen Farrell will discuss Pairing Building and how pairings are chosen (AFA vs Company).

    Lisa Pinkston ANC President will be assisting with PBS bidding

    Adam Clarey will be assisting with PBS Questions

     

    Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: base meeting, BOD, important dates, PBS, save the date

    AFA-CWA Council 15 Local Base Meeting Reminder

    November 30, 2017 10:30

     

    When: Dec 5th, 2017

    Where: SAN Airport Conference room 1184-A

    Time: 11:00 to 1:00

    Why: Local Base Meeting

     

    AFA Constitution and Bylaws require that local councils hold a membership meeting twice per calendar year.  Our first meeting was held in June to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda.

    This meeting is open to all Council 15 members in good standing. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide members the opportunity to meet your Officers. Please come ready to ask questions and participate in the discussions regarding merger negotiations, bidding and the latest issues impacting Council 15 members.

    If you have an agenda item that you would like to discuss at the local meeting or any issues or concerns you would like us to discuss with management, please send them no later than Dec 4th, to LEC Secretary/Treasurer Stephen Couckuyt at Stephen.Couckuyt@afaalaska.org

    We hope to see you there!

    In solidarity,

    Brice, Melanie, Stephen

    Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: base meeting

    Save the Date AFA-CWA Council 15 Local Base Meeting

    November 5, 2017 09:00

     

    When: Dec 5th, 2017

    Where: SAN Airport Conference room

    Time: 10:00 to 1:00

    Why: Local Base Meeting

    AFA Constitution and Bylaws require that local councils hold a membership meeting twice per calendar year.  Our first meeting was held in June to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda.

    This meeting will be open to all Council 15 members in good standing. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide members the opportunity to meet your Officers and Committee Chairs. Please come ready to ask questions and participate in the discussions regarding merger negotiations, bidding and the latest issues impacting Council 15 members.

    If you have an agenda item that you would like to discuss at the local meeting please send your agenda item, no later than Nov 30th, to LEC Secretary/Treasurer Stephen Couckuyt at Stephen.Couckuyt@afaalaska.org

    We hope to see you there!

    In solidarity,

    Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: base meeting

    Notes from 6/21/17 Base Meeting

    July 7, 2017 09:30

    The first item of business was to review the proposed AFA budget for 2017/2018 which is to be voted on at this years AFA BOD meeting in PHX.

    Those present asked Brice, to represent us with a vote he believes to be in the best interest of the members.

    Committee Reports

    Uniform – Denise Sheldon

    •     Uniform wear testing is scheduled Oct/Nov 2017
    •     Proposed fashion show media blitz – waiting on date
    •    T-shirt distributing starting now through June 30
    •    Wear dates July 1-4 through Labor Day weekend on the weekends (Friday-Sunday)
    •    Next quarterly meeting in SEA is Aug 9.

    ​Air Safety, Health & Security – Ken Hawkins

    •  Lots of feedback regarding the new F/D guard procedure, F/A’s and Pilots generally feel this is a reduction in security. Many pilots instructing F/A’s to follow old procedures inflight
    • Committee sent complaint letter to Andy regarding the (lack of) communication with the pilots.
    • Feedback received regarding the use of catering cart blocking forward jump seat – to be discussed at next BSM.
    • Trash management via Mexico – reports of F/A’s from other bases filling aft lav’s with trash due to lack of trash management.
    • Positive feedback received from F/A’s regarding crew briefings – this is a focus item on 2017 Recurrent Training and it is resulting in more required briefings being done.
    • SAN Gate 16 trip hazard reported to Claudia who had the Airport Authority replace the rubberized flooring, solving the problem.
    • The F/A manual VX/AS merge process in ongoing and is should be completed by year-end
    • A new Space Bin assist lever, called “BAM” (bin assist mechanism) is being installed which will make it easier to close the new bins (similar to the assist lever on the original bins.)
    • New on-line injuries report form, which will replace the paper based I-21 will be rolled out shortly. It should improve the flow of information to/from management and committee is working to improve the first version of it.
    • Numerous reports of bed bugs have finally resulted in a change in layover hotel for HNL.
    • New FC champagne being boarded with a screw off top that is actually a plastic cork –(unlike the Salmon Creek brand) the pressurization will cause the cork to fly off as it’s being opened unless you keep a hold on it.
    • Air contamination continues to be a problem with several reported each month – crews are reminded to keep the AFA Air Quality quick reference card with them and to report AQ issues to pilots immediately.
    • New uniform wear testing to begin in October 2017 – uniform committee members and ASHSC chairs to be wear testers.

    ​Benefits – Sonia Quackenbush

    • There are some important things to remember when going on a medical leave.
    • First, never let your sick bank go below 60 TFP.  This minimum amount will ensure you can remain on payroll for up to six months and maintain your health insurance until you qualify for long-term disability.
    • Second, if you are on a medical leave and need to maintain your health insurance you must send in a check for the premiums, they are no longer taken out of your paycheck.  Watch for correspondence from Cobra Management Services.
    • Third, there is currently an issue over the ability to use minimum TFP while on maternity leave/parental leave.  A grievance has been filed and hopefully a resolution will be reached soon.  I wish I had more/better information but there is nothing more to say at this time.
    • Lastly, if you have any questions, concerns, need guidance please reach out to me.  I am here to help.

    ​

    Sonia Quackenbush

    Cell: 951-252-5707

    Email: squack22@gmail.com

    ​

    Scheduling – Jacob Rahn

    • JCT is still having problems. Many grievances have been filed that are being worked on and more coming in.
    • There is a big update scheduled for next week and then every six weeks another update.
    • SAN needs to increase by another 300 FA’s in order for the TCN to increase. Will be staying at 3 for a while.
    • Navtech is working on an update, called Navblue, and we will probably not see it until 2018.
    • Personal Drops and Charter Bids are moving to Sharepoint next week.
    • Still having issues with Payroll and inconsistencies. Meeting scheduled with Denia soon to discuss and hopefully, work on solutions to the problems.
    • Denia has asked for a scheduling manager, someone who can monitor the floor in scheduling.
    • Some VX schedulers are coming to SEA and we are sending some of our schedulers down to SFO.

    ​

    Inflight Service– Chase Vandergrift

    • Frustration with feeling that nothing is being done. This is a combination of Inflight not knowing what Marketing is doing vice versa. That being said, then the AFA Committee Chair and members cannot accomplish anything.
    • Having issues with SAN catering as well as BOS.
    • Hawaii flights are running out of supplies.
    • Not aware of any major changes coming down the pike.
    • Hoping that the test flights working on the FC pre-order service are successful.

    ​

    Hotel – Kanani Vallot

    • New Hotel in HNL. Starting August 1st, going to a Hilton in Waikiki Beach.
    • Renewals coming up in CUN/YVR/GEG.
    • There is frustration that the site inspections are not being doled out more fairly. Would like to see the “nice” destination property inspections be given to others beside Laura and Jodi.
    • Issues with API and new Company Representation. The company is starting to disregard our hotel standards such as restaurant amenities and basic safety issues. Pushing Holidays Inns and like properties.
    • Having transportation issues at some properties for late arriving crews. Some hotels discontinue airport shuttle service later in the evening and this leaves some crews without rides to their hotel.
    • Make sure to write up EVERYTHING through Crew Care! If you just tell a supervisor or send a regular email to someone, it does not count!

    ​

    EAP – Jean Sharrock

    • EAP in San Diego consists of Jean Sharrock, Shari Clark, Lisa Rhodes, and Ava McWilliams.  They have been busy addressing the needs of our SAN flight attendants.
    • FADAP is a conference-teaching mentors to deal with Flight attendant drug and alcohol addiction. This year it will be in Baltimore with Jean and Ava In Attendance.
    • If you think a co-worker may need assistance with addiction please call them. If flight attendants are having problems at work or at home, it affects the whole workgroup. Please don’t be afraid to seek help.
    • The committee has had many opportunities to further their education via trainings and webinars.

    ​

    Reserve – Kristen Yermakov

    • We just had our Quarterly Reserve Meeting on the 15th and although there weren’t too many SAN specific issues, generally they’ve identified a few glitches now that reserve posting and trading has been added to Crew Access. Any glitches were noted, including lineholders trading trips for reserve days and inability to grab reserve days etc. Grant said he would get together with Zac for further testing of the functionality of some of these concerns.
    • One SAN specific issue I brought up was our Last Base Flight Daily report being inaccurate Mon-Fri. It lists the last base turn being Seattle, which lands at 11:48 pm. With the debrief this would not be legal for a one day reserve. This prevents reserves good for one day from being released after the 3:25 report PDX which is the correct base turn to commute home etc. They are looking into adjusting it.
    • We also had a broader picture discussion regarding Crew Scheduling’s ability to process manual trades for legal grabs, trades, splits etc. Depending on the scheduler, when a reserve or LH for that matter contacts scheduling about a legitimate trade or split that crew access isn’t allowing, the scheduler will say that they can’t do it and tell them to open a ticket. Since most of these transactions are time sensitive, it is of course very frustrating to the FA. While there are some work arounds for these issues, they are not consistently followed by all schedulers. Grant expressed genuine concern in being fair with the FAs, while not overwhelming his schedulers with tons of manual trades. We’re hoping they’ll be a shift so that schedulers are able to accommodate these legal trades and grabs until crew access adequately reflects our contract

    ​

    Important to know – Melanie Buker

    • Reporting Workers Compensation and filing an i-21 will change around July 17th, look for more information in a bulletin being issued soon.
    • The most accurate place to see your TFP flown is in your Status Report. While logged into JCT, look at the upper left hand drop down, click on Reports>Reports on Demand > Published Rosters>Put in the date and hit generate. It will show you everything flown to this date. Always make sure to cross check your pay sheet to this information.
    • We created a bulletin board in Inflight crew room with the most common questions we are asked, be sure to check it out and snap shot anything of interest.

    ​

    ​

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    Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: 2017, base meeting, notes

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