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    Council 35 News – April 2020

    April 30, 2020 19:32

    Pick up Your Fabric Masks in SFO

    Flight Attendants interested in wearing the Alaska issued fabric mask may now pick them up in the SFO Village.  Distribution of masks occur in the SFO Village by supervisors from 0500-1500 daily and after hours by CSA supervisors.  Flight Attendants will receive two (2) masks each and must sign for them; you may also email the SFO supervisors to coordinate pick-up through V-file.  You may also wear their own fabric masks provided they are neutral in color and without any pattern.  AFA continues to advocate that passengers be required to wear masks, so stay tuned for more updates on the progress of this requirement.

    Reserve Buddy

    New to reserve?  Not sure how it works?  The SFO Reserve Committee has opened up the Reserve Buddy system to provide support to Flight Attendants finding themselves on reserve again, or on reserve for the first time under the current JCBA.  If you would like to request a Reserve Buddy, who can help you navigate reserve life, please complete the form below.  

    Reserve Resources:

    • Reserve Buddy Request Form
    • Reserve Survival Guide
    • Reserve 101 Quick Reference Guide 
    • Council 35 SFO Reserve Facebook Group 

    Leave Updates

    Over 3,000 Flight Attendants are on some version of leave as of today’s publication.  Management has indicated that this will continue for the next several months, so it is recommended that FAs continue to monitor company emails and bulletins for more information regarding future leaves.  For June, leaves will be offered in 30, 60 and 90 day increments.  For more information about the leaves being offered, please visit the Alaska AFA Leaves page on Alaskasworld.

    New June Bidding Timeline

    Similar to the May bid timeline shift, June’s bid will be delayed by one week.  The new June bidding timeline, including the SAL/LBO bidding, is shown below.  As a reminder, the SAL/LBO bidding is completed through Alaskasworld:

    Staffing Adjustment Leave/LBO Bidding Timeline (Inflight Page):

    • 4/30/20: June SAL/LBO bidding begins 0900
    • 5/07/20: June SAL/LBO bidding ends 1500

    June 2020 Schedule Bidding Timeline SFO (NavBlue):

    • 5/12/20: June bid opens 0900
    • 5/17/20: June bid closes 0900
    • 5/20/20: June bid awards published 0900
    • 5/20/20: June bid protest opens 0900
    • 5/21/20: June bid protest closes 0900
    • 5/21/20: June final award
    • 5/21/20: 5-day trading unlocked 1700
    • 5/22/20: SFO FA to FA trading 0900
    • 5/23/20: SFO open time 0900

    EAP and Other Resources

    Flight Attendants in need of support during these unpredictable times are encouraged to reach out to the SFO EAP Committee and available resources for support.  AFA has a coordinated many resources and groups to provide assistance and guidance to members in need.  Additionally, Alaska Airlines provides employees with Active Support, which offers free confidential counseling to employees facing a variety of personal challenges.  

    California Resources

    For Flight Attendants on leave that plan on applying for California Unemployment Insurance, please reference the April 25 communication regarding California state resources

    How do I contact Council 35 Officers?

    The best way to contact Council 35 officers is via email using a personal email account. The preferred methods of contact are:

    • sfo@afaalaska.org (this is the group contact for all officers-if one officer is flying /unavailable the other officers can respond)
    • Individual officer emails (if information is for a specific officer)
    • Calls/text (if situation requires more urgent attention)

    When contacting Council 35 officers please avoid the following methods:

    • Sending to/from alaskaair email (subject to company audits and therefore not private)
    • Officer personal Facebook/social media accounts (not actively monitored for AFA concerns)
    • Excessively lengthy texts (please use email for important information as it’s easier to respond and forward to appropriate resource-texts should be reserved for alerts to an issue that requires a timely response)

    Please allow at least one business day for a response to any method of contact (email, phone, text).  

    Fly safe and stay healthy!

    In solidarity,

    Melissa, Aladrian, James, and Brad 


    Melissa Osborne, LEC President •  Melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org • 415-275-1322
    Aladrian Hillmon, LEC Vice President • Aladrian.hillmon@afaalaska.org •  415-991-3791
    James Ikehara, LEC Secretary •  James.ikehara@afaalaska.org  • 415-289-9011
    Bradley Young, Council Representative • Bradley.young@afaalaska.org • 916-508-3503

    Filed Under: Council 35 SFO Tagged With: bid awards, bidding, Council 35, COVID-19, leave of absence, leaves of absence, Reserve, SFO, staffing adjustment

    AFA Update – April 25, 2020

    April 25, 2020 17:00

    In This Edition

    • Reserve Resources
    • AFA EAP Support Services – Updated 4/22

    Reserve Resources

    Reserve Committee

    With the significant increase in the number of Flight Attendants who will be holding a reserve schedule in May, our AFA Reserve Committee would like to ensure that you are aware of the resources available to help understand the contractual rights and obligations associated with reserve duty.  The following resources may be accessed electronically using the links below:

    • Reserve 101 Quick Reference Guide
    • Reserve Survival Guide (AAG sign-on required)

    Questions?

    In addition to the printed resources above, Reserve Committee Members are available in your Local Council to answer questions, clarify contractual language, or provide other support related to reserve duty.  You can find contact information on the Reserve Committee page of the AFA Alaska website. 


    AFA EAP Support Services – Updated 4/22

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee

    AFA EAP has put together several resources to help Flight Attendants manage their personal mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 outbreak.  All services are available in either a telephone or online format.  For a complete list of support services being offered, schedules, and access information, please click here.

    Filed Under: EAP/Professional Standards Committee, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC), Reserve Committee Tagged With: 2020, COVID-19, EAP, novel coronavirus, Reserve

    SFO Base Reserve Buddy Program

    April 24, 2020 15:19

    SFO Reserve Buddy

    Due to the unprecedented number of traditional line-holders who are now holding reserve lines, the Council 35 Reserve Committee will be offering Reserve Buddies to those who might desire extra support as they navigate the reserve system.

    A Reserve Buddy is an AFA representative who is knowledgeable about reserve issues and has volunteered to be contactable via text/email/phone to answer questions you may have about the contract, reserve trading and reserve life in general.  A Reserve Buddy can provide peace of mind to those who have not been on reserve recently.  

    To request a Reserve Buddy, please fill out this form and a Buddy will contact you.  

    If you have reserve experience and are interested in becoming a Reserve Buddy , please reach out to the Reserve Committee at sfo.reserve@afaalaska.org.

    Please review the Reserve 101 Quick Reference Guide or the Reserve Survival Guide (on IMD) for more information about reserve life. 

    In solidarity,

    Melissa, Aladrian, James, Brad and Rachel (SFO Reserve Chair) 


    Melissa Osborne, LEC President •  Melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org • 415-275-1322
    Aladrian Hillmon, LEC Vice President • Aladrian.hillmon@afaalaska.org •  415-991-3791
    James Ikehara, LEC Secretary •  James.ikehara@afaalaska.org  • 415-289-9011
    Bradley Young, Council Representative • Bradley.young@afaalaska.org • 916-508-3503

    Filed Under: Council 35 SFO Tagged With: Council 35, Newsletter, Reserve, SFO

    AFA Update – April 10, 2020

    April 10, 2020 18:00

    In This Edition

    • Temporary Commuter Policy Expansion to Include Other Airlines
    • Reserve Bidding Information
    • Hawaii Turns
    • Pre-Cancellation (10.S) Quick Reference Flow Chart
    • AFL-CIO COVID-19 Resource Guide

    Temporary Commuter Policy Expansion to Include Other Airlines

    Master Executive Council (MEC)

    In the wake of the significant flight schedule reduction throughout the airline industry, AFA and management have agreed to expand section 28.G [Domicile: Commuter Policy] of the JCBA to temporarily include flights operated on other airlines (OAL) in addition to flights operated by Alaska and Alaska capacity purchase agreement (CPA) flights operated by Horizon and Skywest.  The temporary agreement allows OALs to be used to meet the two consecutive scheduled flight requirement in section 28.G.1.b.  Registered air commuters utilizing this provision should be prepared to provide Crew Scheduling with relevant flight information for verification (e.g. air carrier, flight number, city pair, scheduled departure time, projected or actual departure time, reason for delay).

    The temporary agreement is effective immediately and will remain in effect until May 31, 2020.  Registered air commuters are encouraged to review section 28.G. of the JCBA as well as AFA LOA 2020-04-07 [Commuter Policy and Utilizing Other Airline (OAL) Carriers During COVID-19 Schedule Disruptions] which details the specifics of the temporary expansion.  

    Questions?

    Please contact your LEC Officers with any questions about the temporary expansion of the commuter policy.


    Reserve Bidding Information

    Scheduling Committee–PBS Subcommittee 

    Your AFA PBS Subcommittee wants to offer assistance to those of you who might be on reserve for the first time in many years OR for those of you choosing to bid a reserve line.  A Bidding for Reserve guide can be found at the inflight website under schedule & bidding > line bidding > PBS QA/Help.  The guide can also be accessed directly by clicking here.  

    The PBS Subcommittee anticipates being extremely busy this month and will respond to emails as quickly as possible given the increased volume of correspondence. However, with the sheer number of people affected, there is no possible way to help everyone individually with entering a Reserve bid. Prior to contacting the PBS Subcommittee, please review the Bidding for Reserve guide.  It will likely answer most, if not all, of your questions and provides examples of multiple bidding scenarios.  

    When the May lineholder and reserve numbers are posted on the PBS Info Page you will have a better idea where you fall in your base. Check your May bidding order number on the inflight website > Schedule and Bidding > Line Bidding > Seniority List. Compare your bidding number to the May numbers for your base on the PBS Info Page. This comparison will help you determine if you can possibly hold a line or will likely be on reserve. Some Flight Attendants senior to you may choose to bid for a reserve schedule but specific details such as “who?” or “how many?” will not be available this until bidding closes. 

    The current situation is unprecedented in the history of our airline.  Your PBS Subcommittee  appeals to you to try and manage your bids on your own this month as the need for help will be unprecedented. 

    Questions?

    Please send all requests for assistance to the PBS Subcommittee group email at pbs.qa@alaskaair.com.  This group inbox is regularly monitored by all Subcommittee Members and will ensure that you receive the fastest possible response.  Alternately, you can also contact your Local Reserve Committee for assistance.


    Hawaii Turns

    Master Executive Council (MEC)

    With the previously announced reduction in flying, Hawaii flying is being reduced to two daily roundtrips from the mainland—one from SEA and one from LAX.  AFA and management have agreed to continue operating Hawaii flying as turns through the end of June out of an abundance of caution and due to the State of Hawaii’s quarantine requirements.  Effective Thursday, April 16, these turns will be operated in accordance with AFA LOA 2020-04-10 [Hawaii Turns Due to COVID-19 Restrictions].  Key provisions of this LOA include:

    • The 4-person crew (A, B, C, and D position) will work both legs of the turn.
    • Turns will be augmented with two additional Flight Attendants; one of the additional Flight Attendants will work to Hawaii as an augmented crewmember (E position) and deadhead back to the mainland.  The other additional Flight Attendant will deadhead to Hawaii and work back to the mainland as an augmented crewmember.
    • All Flight Attendants will be paid two times (2.0x) the rate of pay for any TFP flown on a Hawaii turn.
    • For the remainder of April, F/As will receive compensatory “double-out” rest at the end of a Hawaii turn sequence.  Beginning in May, regular domicile rest will apply. 
    • Crew rest seats and breaks will be provided (see the LOA for specifics).
    • Reserves may be assigned Hawaii turns

    The May bid packet will contain pre-built Hawaii turn sequences that are available for bidding through PBS.  Flight Attendants who would like to bid for these trips will need to opt-in using the corresponding “Allow Long Duty (4k) Pairings” waiver.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions about Hawaii turn sequences, please contact your LEC Officers or Local Scheduling Committee.


    Pre-Cancellation (10.S) Quick Reference Flow Chart

    Scheduling Committee

    The number of changes being loaded into the flight schedule by management have driven a record amount of pre-cancellation activity over the past several weeks.  To help Flight Attendants better understand the provisions of section 10.S [Scheduling: Pre-Cancellations] of the JCBA along with the recently enacted AFA LOA 2020-03-28 [Pre-Cancellations Due to COVID-19 Schedule Changes], our Scheduling Committee has made a quick reference flow chart available outlining how pre-cancellations work.  You can access this flow chart by clicking here.

    Note: The MEC wishes to thank MEC Inflight Training Committee Member Justin Wetherell for formatting the flow chart and the Local Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Members for providing valuable input and feedback.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions regarding pre-cancellations, please contact your Local Scheduling Committee.


    AFL-CIO COVID-19 Resource Guide

    AFA and CWA are affiliated with the AFL-CIO, a voluntary federation of over 55 national and international labor unions.  The AFL-CIO has put together a state-by-state guide of resources, programs, and benefits available to workers affected by COVID-19.  You can find the guide on the AFL-CIO website under COVID-19 resources or by clicking here.

    Filed Under: Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC), Preferential Bidding System (PBS), Reserve Committee, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2020, bidding, Commuter Policy, COVID-19, Hawaii, novel coronavirus, pre-cancellation, Reserve

    AFA Online Issue Reporting Is Here!

    June 13, 2017 15:00

    Your AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) is excited to introduce the new AFA Alaska online support center.  This new system is designed for you to document and report scheduling and reserve concerns, situations where you might be facing discipline, potential contractual grievances, and any other issue where you might need AFA support.  The system will also allow AFA representatives to better track issues that are occurring, identify trends, and address and resolve issues with management.

    You can access the system using the following link:

    http://support.afaalaska.org

    Reporting New Issues

    You can report a new issue in the system by opening a ticket, just follow these steps:

    1. Visit http://support.afaalaska.org/
    2. Click the blue “Open a New Ticket” button
    3. Fill in your personal information (including a non-company email address)
    4. Select the help topic that relates to the issue
    5. Fill in the issue-specific information and provide details

    From this screen, you’ll also be able to attach pictures, PDF files, screenshots, and other information that will help your AFA representatives to have more information available about the issue.

    Once you’ve opened a ticket, you’ll receive a confirmation email and with a ticket number.  Behind the scenes, your ticket will be assigned to an AFA representative who will assist you with the issue.

    Checking on Open Issues 

    With your ticket number, you’ll be able to track the status of the ticket online, add additional information and attachments for your AFA representative to have available.  To check on your ticket:

    1. Visit http://support.afaalaska.org
    2. Click the green “Check Ticket Status” button
    3. Enter your email address and ticket number
    4. Click the “View Ticket” button

    Questions?

    If you have any questions about the AFA online support center or need assistance with an issue, you can always contact your LEC Officers.

    In Solidarity,

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

    Filed Under: Contract, Featured, Grievance Committee, Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC), Reserve Committee, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, contract, grievance, issue reporting, online support center, Reserve, Scheduling

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