MEC President's Letter - We Will Never Forget | Sep 11, 2022 | MEC President's Letter - We Will Never Forget | mec-presidents-letter-we-will-never-forget |
Focus on Us! | Jun 17, 2022 | Our country is in the midst of an exciting surge in the Labor Movement. Workers from Starbucks, Amazon, REI, Apple, and Delta (just to name a few) are... | focus-on-us |
MEC OFFICER LETTER - Looking Forward with Optimism and Renewal in 2022! | Dec 31, 2021 | DEC 31 - As 2021 ends, we can’t help but look back at the past year and be proud of all that we have accomplished together... | mec-officer-letter-looking-forward-with-optimism-and-renewal-in-2022 |
MEC OFFICER LETTER - A Season of Hope and Peace | Dec 25, 2021 | DEC 24 - As we reflect on this season of hope and peace where gatherings with friends and family are more meaningful than ever, I can’t hel... | a-season-of-hope-and-peace |
MEC President’s Letter – We Remember | Sep 11, 2021 | Twenty years
ago, following the events of September 11, 2001, we made a promise to never
forget those who made the greatest sacrifice any of us coul... | mec-presidents-letter-we-remember |
MEC President Letter - United MEC Votes to Open Contract Negotiations | Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 21 - The United Master Executive Council Votes Unanimously to Open Contract Negotiations with United Airlines. | united-mec-votes-to-open-contract-negotiations |
MEC Officer Letter - Memorial Day | May 31, 2021 | May 31 - Memorial Day is that day each year that we set aside time to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for ... | mec-officer-letter-memorial-day |
MEC Officer Letter - APALA Letter of Support | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19 - This week we witnessed another senseless attack by a gunman targeting innocent citizens. Eight people were murdered at three... | mec-officer-letter-apala-letter-of-support |
MEC Officer Letter - Payroll Support Program Extension | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10 - Congressional leadership in Washington D.C. passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP). This bill includes the Payroll... | mec-officer-letter-payroll-support-program-extension |
SEA Satellite Base Closure | Feb 4, 2021 | Feb 4 - As you’ve likely heard by now, United has made the decision to close the Seattle satellite base. We stand wit... | sea-satellite-base-closure |
MEC Officer Furlough Response Announcement | Jan 29, 2021 | Jan 29 - John Slater today has announced that WARN letters will be sent out to begin the process of reducing the Flight Attendan... | mec-officer-furlough-response-announcement |
MEC Officer Holiday Message | Dec 24, 2020 | MEC Officer Holiday Message | mec-officer-holiday-message |
MEC Officer Letter - Payroll Support | Dec 22, 2020 | Yesterday was not only a good day, it was a great day! Tens of millions of Americans are going to get desperately needed relief, in no small par... | mec-officer-letter-payroll-support |
MEC President, Ken Diaz - Thanksgiving Message | Nov 27, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen:Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday observed in the United States during which we celebrate the blessings of the past year... | mec-president-ken-diaz-thanksgiving-message |
MEC President Video Message - August 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | United MEC President Ken Diaz addresses the Membership | mec-president-video-message-august-27-2020 |
MEC President's Letter - August 7, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 | Our fast mobilization in March led to the passage of the CARES Act, including the aviation Payroll Support Program (PSP) We need Congress to act ... | mec-presidents-letter-august-7-2020 |
MEC President's Letter - July 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen:Today United management announced their need to reduce our Flight Attendant population by 15,100 people. First and foremost, let ... | mec-presidents-letter-july-8-2020 |
Special E-Lines Edition - Base Closure Announcement | Jun 5, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen:Today the company made an announcement that will impact our entire Flight Attendant community. The company provided the 90-... | special-e-lines-edition-base-closure-announcement |
MEC Officer Letter - We Have a Contract | May 22, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen:Earlier this week, United employees welcomed Scott Kirby to his new position as CEO of United Airlines. Scott stepped into h... | mec-officer-letter-we-have-a-contract |
Special E-Lines, March 29, 2020 | Mar 29, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen:We are all facing extraordinary industry challenges. These extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. In the ... | special-e-lines-march-29-2020 |
AFA-MEC Officers' Message | Mar 14, 2020 | Life is changing around us, quickly. Much of it feels as if it is beyond our control. In fact, in terms of the industry in which we work, right now, m... | afa-mec-officers-message |
A Message from MEC President Ken Diaz | Dec 20, 2019 | As we near the end of 2019 I would like to acknowledge each and every one of you for your endurance through the many challenges we have faced together... | a-message-from-mec-president-ken-diaz |
A message from Ken Diaz - MEC President | Apr 19, 2019 | This week United Airlines released the first quarter (Q1) earnings report, beating Wall Street’s expectations for not only growth, but for profi... | a-message-from-ken-diaz-mec-president |
Satellite Base Update | Feb 28, 2019 | Ladies and Gentlemen: As you have been told, your MEC Officers have been in conversations with management since late last year discussing the establis... | satellite-base-update |
MEC President's Letter, February 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 | I spent Monday and Tuesday in Washington, DC with AFA leaders from around the nation planning our union's response to an unprecedented threat to our l... | mec-presidents-letter-february-12-2019 |
MEC President's letter, December 14, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Dear Flying Partners, Yesterday, Flight Attendants across the world showed up in unprecedented numbers to demonstrate in solidarity that we are a... | mec-presidents-letter-december-14-2018 |
December 13, 2018 - System-Wide Day of Action | Nov 20, 2018 | We need you – the power of our Union. The new cuts to staffing and service in a time of massive profits is
the last straw, but the reality is t... | december-13-2018-system-wide-day-of-action |
Great Job! Now Here's Your Punishment | Nov 5, 2018 | By now most, if not all of us, have read John Slater’s recent
communication regarding the changes to service and staffing that will
become eff... | great-job-now-heres-your-punishment |
President's Message - We Do Not Agree With These Changes to “Enhance Staffing.” Speak up, Speak out and Stay United, AFA! | Sep 21, 2018 | Ladies and Gentlemen: Without warning, a company communication on Established Staffing Guidelines announced “new” procedures that violates... | afa-special-e-lines-mec-presidents-letter-september-21-2018 |
AFA Special E-Lines - September 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 | The first step in the integration of all United Flight Attendants, is the bidding process which will finally, after 8 years, bring us together as of O... | afa-special-e-lines-september-18-2018 |
MEC President's Speech, September 11, 2018, Flight 93 Memorial | Sep 12, 2018 | My name is Ken Diaz, and I'm President of The Association of Flight Attendants United Airlines Master Executive Council. I'm honored to be with you to... | september-11-2018 |
MEC President's letter on implementation | Aug 24, 2018 | We all understand that we cannot, despite any apprehension, let perfect stand in the way of progress. We are convinced that standing in the same place... | mec-president-letter-on-implementation |
MEC Officer Letter - Policy Changes | Aug 3, 2018 | Ladies and Gentlemen:Recent announcements from the company regarding two items have created a number of questions and, in some cases, unnecessary cont... | mec-officer-letter-policy-changes |
What the Janus Decision Means for all of Us | Jun 27, 2018 | Citing a violation of First Amendment rights, the United States Supreme Court today ruled that public sector unions cannot charge fair-share fees to n... | what-the-janus-decision-means-for-all-of-us |
MEC Officer Letter – October 1st Implementation | Apr 20, 2018 | Following ratification of our Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA), the company and the Union Members of the Joint Implementation Team (JIT) s... | mec-officer-letter-october-1st-implementation |
MEC Officer Letter - March 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | Over the past few months, we have been aware that many of you have voiced concerns about illicit trip brokering where certain individuals have been im... | mec-officer-letter-march-23-2019 |
Supporting the O’Hare Expansion Project Grows Vital Chicago Aviation | Mar 13, 2018 | The United Master Executive Council unequivocally
supports the O’Hare International Expansion project which is necessary to
support the contin... | supporting-the-ohare-expansion-project-grows-vital-chicago-aviation |
About the core4 Score Rewards | Mar 5, 2018 | Yesterday afternoon management released details of their 2018 Operational Performance Rewards Program known as core4 Score Rewards. | about-the-core4-score-rewards |
A Message from MEC President Ken Diaz | Jan 3, 2018 | Representation – It’s About Engaging with the Representative.
Over the course of the past several days, we&rsq... | a-message-from-mec-president-ken-diaz |
The Blessings of a Joyful Thanksgiving | Nov 23, 2017 | 
It’s
hard to believe we've cycled through another yea...
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We Will Never Forget. | Sep 11, 2017 | We continue to grieve the losses we all shared. Once again, our thoughts and prayers remain with the families who lost loved ones on September 11th.&n... | we-will-never-forget |
A Message from MEC President Ken Diaz | Aug 28, 2017 | Dear Flying Partners:
Hurricane Harvey, and the historic rainfall and flooding associated with it, have created an unprecedented challe... | a-message-from-mec-president-ken-diaz |
Implementation Date for Common Scheduling Platform Announced | Jun 19, 2017 | Since
ratification of our JCBA in August of 2016, the most asked question has been
when will Flight Attendants be flying together under a common cre... | implementation-date-for-common-scheduling-platform-announced |
Memorial Day Message | May 29, 2017 | This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day - an American tradition that is synonymous with the unofficial start of summer. | memorial-day-message |
Lean on Each Other - Safety First | Apr 21, 2017 | The past two weeks have been challenging on the front lines of our airline, whether at work or in our communities at home. | lean-on-each-other-safety-first |
Urgent Action Needed by New Jersey and New York Residents – Call Your U.S. Representative Today! | Feb 28, 2017 | On March 12, Emirates Airlines will launch their new daily flight from Athens to Newark. This route is permissible under the U.S./Gulf States Op... | urgent-action-needed-by-new-jersey-and-new-york-residents-call-your-u-s-representative-today |
A New Year | Dec 30, 2016 | As we prepare to ring in New Year 2017, each of us according to our family history and traditions, the customs from around the world remind us of our ... | a-new-year |
Happy Holidays 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | At this joyous time of year we would like to extend our warmest wishes to you. May the joys and laughter of the season bestow upon you an abundance of... | happy-holidays-2016 |
Happy Thanksgiving! | Nov 23, 2016 | happy-thanksgiving |
In Their Memory, We Will Never Forget - A Message from AFA United MEC President Ken Diaz | Sep 9, 2016 | On this 15th Anniversary, whether we cast our eyes upward toward the heavens or bow our head in silent and reflective prayer, our thoughts are wi... | in-their-memory-we-will-never-forget-a-message-from-afa-united-mec-president-ken-diaz |
United MEC Officer Labor Day Message | Sep 2, 2016 | Each year on the first Monday of September we celebrate the achievements of American workers and what they have sacrificed by celebrating Labor Day. | united-mec-officer-labor-day-message |
New Beginnings | Aug 12, 2016 | A message from AFA-CWA United Master Executive Council President Ken Diaz. | new-beginnings |
A Message from the United MEC President | Aug 10, 2016 | There are just under two days left to make one of the biggest decisions of our careers. It has been a privilege to talk with you throughout this ratif... | a-message-from-the-united-mec-president |
(CAL) Buddy Bid Update | Apr 23, 2016 | Yesterday, the company contacted the Union regarding a problem with line awards as it pertains to buddy bidding.This was due to a glitch in the system... | cal-buddy-bid-update |
(CAL) MEC Update on General Grievance | Apr 1, 2016 | We would like to share with you more information that pertains to the General Grievance filed regarding aircraft allocation provisions in ou... | cal-mec-update-on-general-grievance |
(CAL) Correction to Recent Announcement: AFA Continental MEC Reaches Agreement for B787, #956 | Mar 26, 2016 | Our agreement realizes this affects the s-CO SFI/SLS based Flight Attendants. The company agrees to pay each SFI/SLS Flight Attendant on the SFI/... | cal-correction-to-recent-announcement-afa-continental-mec-reaches-agreement-for-b787-956 |
MEC Grievance 1-16 | Mar 3, 2016 | As we communicated to you in January, AFA has been trying to fully understand how United Airlines management is taking delivery of their 787s and assi... | mec-grievance-1-16 |
(CAL) There Was Never a Proposal for a Contract Extension | Feb 16, 2016 | We are writing to clear up stated inaccuracies of what took place during the October 2015 discussions with management that led to theLetters of Agreem... | cal-there-was-never-a-proposal-for-a-contract-extension |
(CAL) Insurance Settlement Payment Date February 29, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 | The insurance settlement payment to eligible Flight Attendants will be paid out on February 29th, 2016, in a separate check. | cal-insurance-settlement-payment-date-february-29-2016 |
A Conversation with AFA United MEC President Ken Diaz | Feb 4, 2016 | a-conversation-with-afa-united-mec-president-ken-diaz |
(CAL) Special Update – 787s | Feb 2, 2016 | Many of you have contacted the MEC about sUA-AFA filing to the System Board regarding the assignment of the five (5) 787s to the sCO fleet. | cal-special-update-787s |
Keeping Focused | Jan 22, 2016 | As your elected representatives and leaders of your Flight Attendant Union, AFA-CWA, we write to ensure that we share a common understanding of the ma... | keeping-focused |
As We Look Back: Happy New Year | Dec 31, 2015 | as-we-look-back-happy-new-year |
(CAL) Special Update – December 29, 2015 | Dec 29, 2015 | We know that many of you have been having difficulty reaching scheduling during the recent storms, and this has caused a litany of issues. The Union h... | cal-special-update-december-29-2015 |
Happy Holidays | Dec 24, 2015 | happy-holidays |
(CAL) CAL-AFA Announces New Councils for January 2016 | Dec 14, 2015 | We are pleased to announce that today the executive board has approved our request to open new CAL AFA councils in the following locations. | cal-cal-afa-announces-new-councils-for-january-2016 |
(CAL) Thanksgiving Greeting – November 26, 2015 | Nov 26, 2015 | Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the past and give thanks for all the wonderful things we have had the opportunity to experience throughout the ye... | cal-thanksgiving-greeting-november-26-2015 |
Happy Thanksgiving | Nov 26, 2015 | happy-thanksgiving
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(CAL) Profit Sharing, Reserve Call Out, and Super Long Haul Agreement | Nov 22, 2015 | We promised to address our issues regarding profit sharing with the Company and we have. As you may recall, on September 8, 2015 the CAL MEC sent a le... | cal-profit-sharing-reserve-call-out-and-super-long-haul-agreement |
(CAL) President Message | Nov 14, 2015 | Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the people of France. | cal-president-message |
(CAL) New MEC President and JNC Members Elected | Nov 10, 2015 | We are pleased to announce Randy Hatfield has been elected to serve as our new MEC President for CAL AFA.Due to the circumstances which made this elec... | cal-new-mec-president-and-jnc-members-elected |
(CAL) Thank you from my heart! | Nov 2, 2015 | I have dedicated most of my 23 year career at Continental to representing our Flight Attendants, through both the good times and the bad. I have predi... | cal-thank-you-from-my-heart |
24,000 United | Oct 29, 2015 | 24-000-united |
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Oct 1, 2015 | October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In our profession where more than three-quarters of us are women, breast cancer disproportiona... | october-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month |
We Honor Our Heroes | Sep 11, 2015 | we-honor-our-heroes |
Happy Labor Day! View a Labor Day Message from Your AFA-CWA United MEC Officers | Sep 4, 2015 | As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, we remember that Labor Day is our day. Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September in ... | happy-labor-day-view-a-labor-day-message-from-your-afa-cwa-united-mec-officers |
Day of Action: Expression of Appreciation | Jul 17, 2015 | Yesterday around the system, United Flight Attendants from all pre-merger subsidiaries came together in an incredibly successful showing of solidarity... | day-of-action-expression-of-appreciation |
A Message From the United MEC President | Jun 29, 2015 | Let’s hope that United sees the mutual benefit of reaching a deal with us. We’re doing our part to make progress. My resolve is steeled by... | a-message-from-the-united-mec-president |
JFK Announcement: A Letter from the United MEC Officers | Jun 16, 2015 | Despite the Contractual requirement to meet and discuss any proposed change in domicile status, with one hour’s notice before the public announc... | jfk-announcement-a-letter-from-the-united-mec-officers |
A Message from the United MEC President | Feb 9, 2015 | 
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A Message from the United MEC President | Jan 21, 2015 | 
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Happy New Year | Dec 31, 2014 | Two thousand fourteen needless to say has been a very eventful year. | happy-new-year |
Happy Holidays! | Dec 25, 2014 | On behalf of the Unite... | happy-holidays |
Happy Thanksgiving | Nov 27, 2014 | This year I am thankf...
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2014 Enhanced Early Out Awards | Nov 14, 2014 | Nov 14 - Today is a major moment in our history, unprecedented in the industry. United Airlines announced today they have ... | 2014-enhanced-early-out-awards |
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1 - In a profession where almost three quarters of our workforce
are women, it is extremely important for our Members to u... | october-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month |
We Remember. We Will Never Forget. | Sep 11, 2014 | Sept 11 - That seemingly normal day changed the
world and our lives as Flight Attendants forever. That day we lost 35 Flight A... | we-remember-we-will-never-forget |
Labor Day Message | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29 - Labor Day is the celebration of a promise fulfilled. For
generations, the promise of good jobs, fair treatment and wages, a... | labor-day-message |
Surplus Postponed | Jul 16, 2014 | July 16 - Today we met with United
management and, after significant discussion, share an understanding to
postpone the annou... | surplus-postponed |
New Beginnings | Jul 1, 2014 | July 1 - Welcome to our new beginning and the first step in our journey toward collective success. Starting from this moment, your ME... | new-beginnings |
Management Announces Definitive Surplus Plans | Jun 27, 2014 | Jun 27 - Following up on United's initial announcement on May 12, 2014, United management today announced more definitive information... | management-announces-definitive-surplus-plans |
Surplus Discussions with United Management | May 16, 2014 | May 16 - We met with United
management this week to discuss their recently disclosed plans to surplus
Flight Attendants from DEN, L... | surplus-discussions-with-united-management |
United Staffing Imbalance Result in Involuntary Surplus | May 12, 2014 | May 12 - This afternoon management
has announced their intention to invoke the Surplus provisions as contained in Section
22.J.and ... | united-staffing-imbalance-result-in-involuntary-surplus |
Reserve Preference System | May 8, 2014 | May 8 - We've all required patience on the implementation of our industry leading Reserve Preference System. There have been a ... | reserve-preference-system |
New MEC Leaders Set Course For Our Future | Apr 27, 2014 | Apr 27 - This week the United Master
Executive Council has elected a new Leadership team to take our Flight
Attendant community thr... | new-mec-leaders-set-course-for-our-future |
United 685:You Will Be Missed, But Not Forgotten | Apr 1, 2014 | April 1 - Today, these friends are now apart from us, but they wlll not be
forgotten. We wish them the absolute best and we wi... | united-685-you-will-be-missed-but-not-forgotten |
Furlough Mitigation Fight | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28 - We will continue our fight to seek a final and binding resolution through the System Board of Adjustment. | furlough-mitigation-fight |
Black History Month | Feb 7, 2014 | Jan 7 - February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America. It is an annual observance fo... | black-history-month |
United Cuts Backroom Deals | Jan 23, 2014 | Jan 22 - Cutting backroom deals, with the intent of duping United Flight Attendants, is not the path to unity and success. | united-cuts-backroom-deals |
AFA Provides Management the Solution to Involuntary Furlough | Jan 17, 2014 | Jan 17 - Let'... | afa-provides-management-the-solution-to-involuntary-furlough |