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        [AS] MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Vacancy

        July 8, 2017 15:00

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        The Master Executive Council (MEC) announces a vacancy for the position of MEC Scheduling Committee chairperson. On Thursday afternoon, Zac Weeks offered and the MEC accepted his resignation as MEC Scheduling Committee chairperson, effective immediately. The MEC wishes Zac the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his service to AFA.

        The MEC is currently determining a succession plan for the position, and we will provide an update once a decision has been made. In the meantime, continue to utilize your local Scheduling Committee members or Local Executive Council officers for scheduling-related issues.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Latest News, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, Scheduling

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

        [AS] Jeppesen Crew Access Update

        June 7, 2017 15:00

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

        This evening at 10 PM, the largest update for Crew Access to date will be installed.  The update, which should take approximately 40 minutes, includes a combination of fixes and new items.  Included are approximately 30+ fixes will directly affect our workgroup.

        The most anticipated and long awaited installation is the ability for Reserves to Advertise and Trade in Crew Access. Reserves will no longer have to use the “Reserve Trading Board” after this evening.  Attached to this communication is a PDF which gives instructions on how to Advertise, Grab, Trade, Shift, and Split Reserve blocks and days.

        Below is the list of the fixes and enhancements that are included in this evenings update.

        1. Will no longer see Pilot flying preferences when logging into Crew Access.
        2. Lineholder will no longer be able to self-assign trip longer than the reserve block picked up.
        3. Lock on last 5 days of month functional
        4. Hotel reservations no longer lost on call-out
        5. Server clocks are now synced
        6. FA now able to advertise SIP departing more than three hours out
        7. Quick Trip Report – TFP now showing and Times displayed
        8. Premium trips on Published Roster will now show 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 etc.
        9. Hotel information no longer lost on SIPs
        10. “Ignore” button added to Notification window in Crew Access
        11. Days will now show as limited at 10am day prior once self-assigning starts
        12. Sipped trips that do not report on same day as original trip will now show correct day and trip number
        13. Addition of vertical delineation between calendar days
        14. HomeBase filter will no longer show all bases
        15. LAX no longer listed as Co-Terminal on LTFA
        16. Charter rest rules being applied correctly
        17. Notifications that were acknowledged but still popping up will go away
        18. “HTTP method POST not supported” message resolved
        19. Issue of check in time same as departure resolved
        20. Limiting FAs to single session. If logged in twice, you will have some functionally in the first session but will NOT be able to process transactions.
        21. “Enter” key no longer functional when trying to complete consecutive trades

        Reserve Specific Changes

        1. Ability to Grab, Trade, Split Reserve days now functional
          • Ability to Direct Trade multiple reserve blocks with another FA
          • Ability to Advertise end of month and/or beginning of next month’s reserve blocks individually.
          • Reserve FAs able to give away their FAS to another FA with the same reserve block and classification
          • Able to direct trade multiple reserve blocks
          • Able to grab multiple reserve blocks
        2. LTFA will recognize start time based on release time of previous trip. 11.5 hours and 9 hours if waived rest.
          • New FAs will now show on LTFA Report
        3. Standalone airport standbys will receive 5.0 TFP
        4. Reserves that self-assign Premium trips will no longer see “1.5, 2.0, 2.5” in Roster or “Premium” in Published Roster

        After this installation, we will be receiving regular updates from Jeppesen every six weeks. We still have a laundry list of items and we have been working hard with Alaska Airlines management as well as Jeppesen management to resolve these issues quickly. We appreciate your patience and we will continue to advocate for Flight Attendants and use all resources available to ensure timely fixes.

        If you have any questions about this update to Crew Access, please contact your Local Scheduling Committee.

        In Solidarity,

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

        Filed Under: Latest News, Reserve Committee, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, crew access, JCA, Jeppesen, Reserve, Scheduling, self assignment, trading

        [AS] Follow-Up on Jeppesen Crew Access Issues

        May 15, 2017 18:30

        Crew Scheduling management has advised AFA that the issues reported by Flight Attendants earlier today with Jeppesen Crew Access (JCA) appear to have been resolved.  If you encounter any issues with JCA going forward, please report them to your Local Scheduling Committee.

        AFA realizes that JCA continues to create frustration for our Flight Attendants despite our ongoing efforts to resolve the numerous issues that have been previously identified and continue to develop.  We will keep holding management accountable for resolving these issues as expeditiously as possible through ongoing advocacy and by filing contractual grievances as warranted.

        In Solidarity,

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

         

        Filed Under: Latest News, Scheduling Committee Tagged With: 2017, JCA, Open Time, Scheduling, Scheduling Committee, trading

        Jeppeson Crew Access “JCA” Base Sits / Refresher Courses

        May 4, 2017 16:00

        LEC Scheduling Committee members Chase Vandergrift and Jacob Rahn will be hosting refresher base sits Starting May 9th in the SAN crew lounge. Please stop by with any questions or if you need assistance.

         

        May 9th, 7:00a-12:30p Inflight Lounge Jacob
        May 10th, 7:00a-12:30p Inflight Lounge Jacob
        May 11th, 7:00a-12:30p Inflight Lounge Jacob
        May 17th, 5:30a-11:00a Inflight Lounge Chase
        May 22nd, 7:00a-12:30p Inflight Lounge Chase
        May 24th, 10:00a-2:30p Inflight Lounge Chase

        ​

        Tips:

        Watch the training videos on the Inflight Webpage

        If you are unable to attend, contact us at SAN.scheduling@afaalaska.org.  We are happy to set up a time and work with you.

         

        In Solidarity,

        Your LEC Officers and LEC Scheduling Chairs

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN Tagged With: base sit, JCA, refresher, Scheduling

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