| July 8, 2020 | E-Lines: July 08, 2020 | MEC President's Message - July 8 - 2020 | e-lines-july-08-2020 |
| July 8, 2020 | MEC President's Letter - July 8, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen:Today United management announced their need to reduce our Flight Attendant pop... | mec-presidents-letter-july-8-2020 |
| July 8, 2020 | MEC President's Letter - July 8, 2020 | Ladies and Gentlemen: Today United management announced their need to reduce our Flight Attendant po... | mec-presidents-letter-july-8-2020 |
| July 8, 2020 | 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Information | Today United management announced their need to reduce our Flight Attendant population by 15,100 peo... | 2020-covid-19-recovery-information |
| July 7, 2020 | E-Lines: July 07, 2020 | Calls to Congress: Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program, A Review of Reserve Pool Mini... | e-lines-july-07-2020 |
| July 7, 2020 | WARN Act Notices Defined and What they mean if received | As we are all aware, the impact of COVID-19 has created perhaps the most disruptive financial crisis... | warn-act-notices-defined-and-what-they-mean-if-received |
| July 7, 2020 | Voluntary Separation Program (VSP2) final extension: Apply by July 15 | United’s Voluntary Separation Program (VSP2) provides an array of benefits for employees who may wan... | voluntary-separation-program-vsp2-final-extension-apply-by-july-15 |
| July 7, 2020 | A Review of Reserve Pool Minimum Levels | The “Minimum Level” (LVL) shown in the Reserve pool is defined as the minimum number of Reserves the... | a-review-of-reserve-pool-minimum-levels |
| July 7, 2020 | TAKE ACTION TODAY: Tell Congress to Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program | We are calling for a six-month aviation Payroll Support Program extension through March 31, 2021, to... | take-action-today-tell-congress-to-extend-the-cares-act-payroll-support-program |
| July 6, 2020 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| July 3, 2020 | E-Lines: July 03, 2020 |
Extending
the CARES Act Payroll Support Program – We have a vital interest, How does
Deadhead ... | e-lines-july-03-2020 |
| July 3, 2020 | United States Independence Day – This year, it’s different but just as important | This year, the United States Independence Day holiday is a two-day holiday but the traditions we may... | united-states-independence-day-this-year-its-different-but-just-as-important |
| July 3, 2020 | How does Deadhead Deviation Impact Holiday Pay? | Section 3.I.. of our JCBA provides for deadheading as well as deviation from deadhead. In part... | how-does-deadhead-deviation-impact-holiday-pay |
| July 3, 2020 | Extending the CARES Act Payroll Support Program – We have a vital interest. | Over the last four months, Flight Attendants and our industry have faced an unprecedented crisis due... | extending-the-cares-act-payroll-support-program-we-have-a-vital-interest |
| June 30, 2020 | E-Lines: June 30, 2020 | AFA Congratulates Retiring Flight Attendants,Fidelity Offers Personalized Retirement Assistance,Tell... | e-lines-june-30-2020 |
| June 30, 2020 | July 4th– U.S. Independence | We remind everyone of the upcoming Contractual holiday as set forth in Section 2.Q of our Contract.&... | july-4th-us-independence |
| June 30, 2020 | Get Connected - Sign-up for all Official Union Communications | The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic devastation will continue to be a challenge for ou... | get-connected-sign-up-for-all-official-union-communications |
| June 30, 2020 | Reserve Review for the July Bid Month | Our MEC Reserve Committee has complied the following information for any Flight Attendant ... | reserve-review-for-the-july-bid-month |
| June 30, 2020 | Request August One- and Two-Month Special COLAs | Flight Attendants can now request August one- and two-month Special COLAs via CCS. Review the publis... | request-august-one-and-two-month-special-colas |
| June 30, 2020 | Maintaining your Group Universal Life Securian Policy Upon Retirement | Flight Attendants planning to retire or who have recently retired may maintain their Group Universal... | maintaining-your-group-universal-life-securian-policy-upon-retirement |
| June 30, 2020 | Reminder – Required Duty Items now Include Face Mask and Thermometer | In response to the Covid-19 health crisis, United has issued two (2) additional Flight Attendant req... | reminder-required-duty-items-now-include-face-mask-and-thermometer |
| June 30, 2020 | Tell Congress: Extend the CARES Act Payroll Support Program | Dear Flight Attendants, Friends and Family,Over the last four months, Flight Attendants and our indu... | tell-congress-extend-the-cares-act-payroll-support-program |
| June 30, 2020 | Fidelity Offers Personalized Retirement Assistance | Flight Attendants considering the company offered voluntary separation program VSP2 (Option A)are en... | fidelity-offers-personalized-retirement-assistance |
| June 30, 2020 | AFA Congratulates Retiring Flight Attendants | It is with much appreciation we recognize the many years of dedicated service from those Flight Atte... | afa-congratulates-retiring-flight-attendants |
| June 27, 2020 | Union Plus Assistance for Members During the COVID-19 Crisis | Many of the Union Plus programs provide hardship benefits which apply Members who currently hav... | union-plus-assistance-for-members-during-the-covid-19-crisis |
| June 27, 2020 | Union Plus Free College Benefit - Fall Enrollment Is Now Open | The Union Plus Free College Benefit makes it possible for you and your family members to earn an ass... | union-plus-free-college-benefit-fall-enrollment-is-now-open |
| June 27, 2020 | Vacation Fly Through Election Deadline for August Bid | For those Flight Attendants with August vacations, to indicate your desire for an Advance Vacation F... | vacation-fly-through-election-deadline-for-august-bid |
| June 27, 2020 | August One- and Two-Month Special COLAs and JobShares now Available for Bid | Flight Attendants can now request August one- and two-month Special COLAs and JobShares via CCS. Rev... | august-one-and-two-month-special-colas-and-jobshares-now-available-for-bid |
| June 27, 2020 | RQ1 and CQ Training Schedule & Qualification Locater | Flight Attendants required to attend July training will receive a CCS Priority message regarding the... | rq1-and-cq-training-schedule-qualification-locater |
| June 27, 2020 | Union Dues Obligation while on Special COLA Exceeding Ninety Days | As we all know, Flight Attendants across the system are volunteering for the Special COLA opportunit... | union-dues-obligation-while-on-special-cola-exceeding-ninety-days |
| June 27, 2020 | Update To Employee Travel Effective June 30, 2020 | Yesterday, June 25, 2020 United announced their intent to lift the July 1, 2020 NRSA 70% travel cap ... | update-to-employee-travel-effective-june-30-2020 |
| June 27, 2020 | New State Restriction Travel Updates | Officials at the federal and state level continue to closely monitor COVID-19. Some states - includi... | new-state-restriction-travel-updates |
| June 26, 2020 | E-Lines: June 26, 2020 | New State Restriction Travel Updates,Update to Employee Travel Effective June 30 - 2020,Union Dues O... | e-lines-june-26-2020 |
| June 24, 2020 | Link—Safeware® Insurance Enrollment Postponed | The Link – Safeware insurance enrollment has been postponed until the Fall of 2020. In the interim, ... | linksafeware-insurance-enrollment-postponed |
| June 24, 2020 | Register to Vote! – It’s your Right. | Your right and privilege to vote is not automatic, you must register to vote, and you must ensure yo... | register-to-vote-its-your-right |
| June 24, 2020 | Reserves Picking Up Flying on Scheduled Days Off | Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line for the July bid month are reminded of the contractual prov... | reserves-picking-up-flying-on-scheduled-days-off |
| June 24, 2020 | Restoration of Reserve Days of Availability - 16 Day Off Reserve Lines | Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line for July having more than the minimum number of days off ca... | restoration-of-reserve-days-of-availability-16-day-off-reserve-lines |
| June 24, 2020 | Substance Use During COVID-19 Leave | Historically, crisis events tend to trigger increased drug and alcohol abuse. Post 9/11, for example... | substance-use-during-covid-19-leave |
| June 24, 2020 | Company Adds Personal Thermometer as Required Duty Item – Effective June 24 | On May 30, 2020, in compliance with an FAA mandate, the company implemented a self-conducted we... | company-adds-personal-thermometer-as-required-duty-item-effective-june-24 |
| June 24, 2020 | Urgent Travel Verification Required for U.S. Passport Agencies | Due to public health measures the U.S. Department of State’s domestic passport agencies have had lim... | urgent-travel-verification-required-for-us-passport-agencies |
| June 24, 2020 | United Extends VSP2 Submission Deadline to July 8, 2020 & Enhances Option A | United has enhanced the benefits available under Option A of the Voluntary Separation Program 2 (VSP... | united-extends-vsp2-submission-deadline-to-july-8-2020-enhances-option-a |
| June 24, 2020 | Union Dues Obligation while on Special COLA Exceeding Ninety Days | As we all know, Flight Attendants across the system are volunteering for the Special COLA opportunit... | union-dues-obligation-while-on-special-cola-exceeding-ninety-days |
| June 24, 2020 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report
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| June 23, 2020 | E-Lines: June 23, 2020 | United Extends VSP2 Submission Deadline to July 8 - 2020 & Enhances Option A,Urgent Travel Verif... | e-lines-june-23-2020 |
| June 19, 2020 | E-Lines: June 19, 2020 | United Extends VSP2 Submission Deadline to July 8 - 2020 & Enhances Option A,Questions on Volunt... | e-lines-june-19-2020 |
| June 19, 2020 | Father’s Day | This Sunday, June 21st we come together to celebrate Father’s Day. On Father’s Days we celebrate the... | fathers-day |
| June 19, 2020 | Celebrate Juneteenth 2020 with Action | Today, Friday, June 19, marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, otherwise known as Emancipation D... | celebrate-juneteenth-2020-with-action |
| June 19, 2020 | Vacation Fly Through Election for August Bid Month due by July 5th, 2020 | Elections to indicate your desire for an Advance Vacation Fly Through for vacations scheduled during... | vacation-fly-through-election-for-august-bid-month-due-by-july-5th-2020 |
| June 19, 2020 | Restoration of Reserve Days of Availability - 16 Day Off Reserve Lines | Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line for July having more than the minimum number of days off ca... | restoration-of-reserve-days-of-availability-16-day-off-reserve-lines |
| June 19, 2020 | July 4th U.S. Independence Day Contractual Holiday | We remind everyone of the upcoming Contractual holiday as set forth in Section 2.Q of our Contract.&... | july-4th-us-independence-day-contractual-holiday |
| June 19, 2020 | Pass Travel Benefits while on Special COLA | Flight Attendants on Special COLA are reminded of their eligibility for space available leisure pass... | pass-travel-benefits-while-on-special-cola |
| June 19, 2020 | August One- and Two-Month Special COLAs and JobShares now Available for Bid | Flight Attendants can now request August one- and two-month Special COLAs and JobShares via CCS. Rev... | august-one-and-two-month-special-colas-and-jobshares-now-available-for-bid |
| June 19, 2020 | Fidelity Offers Personalized Retirement Assistance | Flight Attendants considering the company offered voluntary separation program VSP2 are encouraged t... | fidelity-offers-personalized-retirement-assistance |
| June 19, 2020 | Questions on Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Coverage | Over the course of the past couple of months, vendors providing supplemental insurance benefits have... | questions-on-voluntary-supplemental-benefits-coverage |
| June 19, 2020 | United Extends VSP2 Submission Deadline to July 8, 2020 & Enhances Option A | United has enhanced the benefits available under Option A of the Voluntary Separation Program 2 (VSP... | united-extends-vsp2-submission-deadline-to-july-8-2020-enhances-option-a |
| June 18, 2020 | Father’s Day is June21 Celebrate in Solidarity! | Celebrate your dad in solidarity style this Father's Day by getting him a gift that sports the union... | fathers-day-is-june21-celebrate-in-solidarity |
| June 18, 2020 | Blocking-in? Blocking-out? What Phone Do I Use? | Recently there has been much discussion regarding the correct procedures for blocking-in and blockin... | blocking-in-blocking-out-what-phone-do-i-use |
| June 18, 2020 | Face Mask Mandatory Requirement Compliance Handling Procedures | On May 6, 2020 United implemented a mandatory requirement forall passengers and front-line pers... | face-mask-mandatory-requirement-compliance-handling-procedures |
| June 18, 2020 | Allstate/Design Benefits Assistance Crafted for Those on special COLA | Over the course of the past several weeks, there have been a number of moving parts as it pertains t... | allstatedesign-benefits-assistance-crafted-for-those-on-special-cola |
| June 18, 2020 | AFA United Master Executive Council Election Results | A special meeting of the United Master Executive Council was held via a Zoom™ virtual conference pla... | afa-united-master-executive-council-election-results |
| June 17, 2020 | E-Lines: June 17, 2020 | United Master Executive Council Election Results,August One- and Two-Month Special COLAs and JobShar... | e-lines-june-17-2020 |
| June 15, 2020 | AFA Statement on Increased Mask Enforcement of Airlines | WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2020) — On Monday, Airlines for America (A4A) announced that its me... | afa-statement-on-increased-mask-enforcement-of-airlines |
| June 15, 2020 | Flight Attendant Union President Sara Nelson to Testify in the House on COVID-19 | WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 18, 2020) — The U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Subcomm... | flight-attendant-union-president-sara-nelson-to-testify-in-the-house-on-covid-19 |
| June 12, 2020 | Special MEC Meeting, June 16 - MEC Officer and MEC Committee Chairs Elections | A Special Meeting of the United Master Executive Council will be conducted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020... | special-mec-meeting-june-16-mec-officer-and-mec-committee-chairs-elections |
| June 12, 2020 | E-Lines: June 12, 2020 | A Special Meeting of the United Master Executive Council will be conducted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020... | e-lines-june-12-2020 |
| June 12, 2020 | E-Lines: June 12, 2020 | MEC Special Meeting – MEC Officer and MEC Committee Elections – June 16 - 2020 9:00AM CT,Status Upda... | e-lines-june-12-2020 |
| June 12, 2020 | AFA Pride Pins - Show your Support for Diversity | All Flight Attendants are encouraged to support the diversity of our Flight Attendant community and&... | afa-pride-pins-show-your-support-for-diversity |
| June 12, 2020 | Locating Your CQ “Due” Month Information | Flight Attendants can check their CQ “due” month by logging in to CCS and clicking the arrow in the ... | locating-your-cq-due-month-information |
| June 12, 2020 | Bid Accordingly – July 4th– U.S. Independence Day Holiday | We remind everyone of the upcoming Contractual holiday as set forth in Section 2.Q of our Contract.&... | bid-accordingly-july-4th-us-independence-day-holiday |
| June 12, 2020 | July Bid Packets Include Information on New Established Staffing Guidelines | On May 19, 2020 Inflight Services announced proposed changes to staffing levels to become effective ... | july-bid-packets-include-information-on-new-established-staffing-guidelines |
| June 12, 2020 | Resumption of Standard Attendance Policy for Non COVID-19 Illnesses | On March 17, 2020 the United MEC Officers negotiated a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the ... | resumption-of-standard-attendance-policy-for-non-covid-19-illnesses |
| June 12, 2020 | VSP2 Program Enhancements | Late in the day on Thursday, June 11, 2020, the company announced two enhancements to the Voluntary ... | vsp2-program-enhancements |
| June 12, 2020 | National Events and Social Media Postings | The United Master Executive Council reaffirms our Mission Statement from our Constitution and By Law... | national-events-and-social-media-postings |
| June 12, 2020 | August One- and Two-Month Special COLAs and JobShares now available for bid | Flight Attendants can now request August one- and two-month Special COLAs and JobShares via CCS. Rev... | august-one-and-two-month-special-colas-and-jobshares-now-available-for-bid |
| June 12, 2020 | Status Update on Announcement to Close FRA, HKG and NRT International Domiciles | As you are likely aware, last Friday United management advised the Union of their intent to close th... | status-update-on-announcement-to-close-fra-hkg-and-nrt-international-domiciles |
| June 10, 2020 | Our Vote. Our Power. Our Voice. | June 5, 2020 — Across the country, we are seeing the power of action in our democracy. We're ou... | our-vote-our-power-our-voice |
| June 10, 2020 | Cares Act $600 Dollar Unemployment Benefit Expires July 31, 2020 | The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on Marc... | cares-act-600-dollar-unemployment-benefit-expires-july-31-2020 |
| June 10, 2020 | Reserves Ascertain Next-Day Assignment | Reserve Preferencing and Clean-Up assignments are finalized each evening by 1930 HDT. All Reserves s... | reserves-ascertain-next-day-assignment |
| June 10, 2020 | Maintaining Required Documents – Passports, Visas and FAA Airmen Certificate | The responsibility of maintaining complete and current documentation such as valid passports an... | maintaining-required-documents-passports-visas-and-faa-airmen-certificate |
| June 10, 2020 | Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements as an Alternative Travel Benefit | With the imposition of new load capacity restrictions hindering are travel benefits many Flight Atte... | reciprocal-cabin-seat-agreements-as-an-alternative-travel-benefit |
| June 10, 2020 | Self-Conducted Wellness Checks to be Conducted via Team App | Last week, the company released information about the Team App with regard to the self-con... | self-conducted-wellness-checks-to-be-conducted-via-team-app |
| June 10, 2020 | Deviating from a Deadhead Segment | Since the onset of the COVID-19 virus there has been an increase in the number of pairings containin... | deviating-from-a-deadhead-segment |
| June 10, 2020 | Are you Displaying Your Pride | All Flight Attendants are encouraged to support the diversity of our Flight Attendant community and&... | are-you-displaying-your-pride |
| June 10, 2020 | Fidelity Offers Personalized Retirement Assistance | Flight Attendants considering the company offered voluntary separation program VSP2 are encouraged t... | fidelity-offers-personalized-retirement-assistance |
| June 10, 2020 | VSP2, Additional CARP Service Credit and Impact on the Plan | Details on the company’s Voluntary Separation Program (VSP2) for frontline employees were released o... | vsp2-additional-carp-service-credit-and-impact-on-the-plan |
| June 10, 2020 | Voluntary Separation Program (VSP2) – A Very Personal Decision | As United management has communicated, it is anticipated that the COVID-19 situation will leave Unit... | voluntary-separation-program-vsp2-a-very-personal-decision |
| June 10, 2020 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| June 9, 2020 | AFA Flight Attendant Union Testifies on Impacts of COVID-19 on Transportation Workers | WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2020) — On Tuesday, June 9th, the House Committee on Transporta... | afa-flight-attendant-union-testifies-on-impacts-of-covid-19-on-transportation-workers |
| June 9, 2020 | E-Lines: June 09, 2020 | Voluntary Separation Program – A Very Personal Decision, VSP2 Additional CARP Service Credit and Imp... | e-lines-june-09-2020 |
| June 5, 2020 | E-Lines: June 05, 2020 | AFA Special E-Lines Edition - Base Closure Announcement | e-lines-june-05-2020 |
| June 5, 2020 | Special E-Lines Edition - Base Closure Announcement | Today the company made an announcement that will impact our entire Flight Attendant community. ... | special-e-lines-edition-base-closure-announcement |
| June 5, 2020 | Special E-Lines Edition - Base Closure Announcement | Ladies and Gentlemen:Today the company made an announcement that will impact our entire Flight Atten... | special-e-lines-edition-base-closure-announcement |
| June 5, 2020 | E-Lines: June 05, 2020 | Resolution of Support for Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Tokyo Members
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| June 5, 2020 | Resolution of Support for Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Tokyo Members | Resolution of Support for Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Tokyo Members | resolution-of-support-for-frankfurt-hong-kong-and-tokyo-members |
| June 5, 2020 | AFA Statement on May Jobs Report | Washington, DC (June 5, 2020) — Following the release of the May Jobs Report, AFA Preside... | afa-statement-on-may-jobs-report |
| June 3, 2020 | Calendar Day ‘RLSD’ | At the beginning of last month, your reports to your Local Reserve Committees brought to the attenti... | calendar-day-rlsd |
| June 3, 2020 | Scheduling RQ around Sacred Days - Preceding/Following a Scheduled Vacation | On May 23, 2020 the company announced their plan to reinstate CQ training beginning mid-June, 2... | scheduling-rq-around-sacred-days-precedingfollowing-a-scheduled-vacation |
| June 3, 2020 | Effective Immediately - Temporary Basic Life Saving Procedures | Effective immediately, in an effort to prevent the spreading of infection during the COVID-19 crisis... | effective-immediately-temporary-basic-life-saving-procedures |
| June 3, 2020 | Social Media – Exercise Care and Avoid Conducting Official Union Business | Social Media – it’s a part of our everyday life. Having said this, we must exercise... | social-media-exercise-care-and-avoid-conducting-official-union-business |
| June 3, 2020 | Maintaining your Group Universal Life Securian Policy Upon Retirement | Flight Attendants planning to retire or who have recently retired may maintain their Group Universal... | maintaining-your-group-universal-life-securian-policy-upon-retirement |
| June 3, 2020 | United’s Most Recent Voluntary Separation Package (VSP2) | Details on the company’s Voluntary Separation Program (VSP2) for frontline employees were released o... | uniteds-most-recent-voluntary-separation-package-vsp2 |
| June 3, 2020 | June is Pride Month! We Stand Together! | June heralds the start to summer and the beginning of Pride Month! AFA-CWA supports diversity in all... | june-is-pride-month-we-stand-together |
| June 3, 2020 | MEC 9-19 Decision – Misapplication of Contract Language in Section 7.R.4. | In September of 2019, the Union filed an MEC Grievance disputing the Company’s misapplication of Sec... | mec-9-19-decision-misapplication-of-contract-language-in-section-7r4 |
| June 2, 2020 | Flight Attendants Respond to Sen. Warren’s Letter Slamming Delta Air Lines for Cutting Employee Hours After Receiving Payroll Grants | Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2020) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) is r... | flight-attendants-respond-to-sen-warrens-letter-slamming-delta-air-lines-for-cutting-employee-hours-after-receiving-payroll-grants |
| June 2, 2020 | AFA President Sara Nelson Statement on Justice for George Floyd, Attacks on Protestors and Press | Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2020) — AFA International President Sara Nelson released the followi... | afa-president-sara-nelson-statement-on-justice-for-george-floyd-attacks-on-protestors-and-press |
| June 2, 2020 | E-Lines: June 02, 2020 | Vacation Fly Though Elections for July must be made by June 5 - 2020 at 10:00A HDT,MEC 9-19 Decision... | e-lines-june-02-2020 |
| May 30, 2020 | Deadheading into the United Kingdom | Flight Attendants scheduled to deadhead into the United Kingdom are reminded that they must enter th... | deadheading-into-the-united-kingdom |
| May 30, 2020 | U.S. Entry Restriction List now Includes Brazil | This week, in addition to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the European Schengen Area*, ... | us-entry-restriction-list-now-includes-brazil |
| May 30, 2020 | Guam (GUM) Voluntary Quarantine Orders | Due to the following COVID-19 restrictions Crews Members flying to GUM who are not based in GUM will... | guam-gum-voluntary-quarantine-orders |
| May 30, 2020 | Social Distancing Policies Extended to June 30, 2020 | United’s social distancing policies that were set in place on April 28, 2020 have now been extended ... | social-distancing-policies-extended-to-june-30-2020 |
| May 30, 2020 | Reserve Review: Transitioning from Lineholder to Reserve | The unique circumstances in which we find ourselves as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its imp... | reserve-review-transitioning-from-lineholder-to-reserve |
| May 30, 2020 | Effective Immediately - Self-conducted Wellness Checks | Effective immediately, in compliance with an FAA mandate, the company has implemented a self-conduct... | effective-immediately-self-conducted-wellness-checks |
| May 30, 2020 | MEC Central Schedule Committee (CSC) SWLOF Report | Central Schedule Committee's most recent SWLOF report detailing their activities in the develop... | mec-central-schedule-committee-csc-swlof-report |
| May 30, 2020 | Reciprocal Cabin Jumpseat Agreements Expanded | Starting June 1, 2020, consistent with the priorities established by our AFA Constitution &... | reciprocal-cabin-jumpseat-agreements-expanded |
| May 30, 2020 | July COLA Opportunities Submission Deadline June 2 | Special COLAs will be available starting the first day of the July schedule month as follows: | july-cola-opportunities-submission-deadline-june-2 |
| May 30, 2020 | United Offers Voluntary Separation Program | Details on the company’s recent announced Voluntary Separation Program #2 for Frontline employees we... | united-offers-voluntary-separation-program |
| May 30, 2020 | Master Executive Council Virtual Zoom™ Meeting Concluded Today | A virtual meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) was held today. Due to the unfor... | master-executive-council-virtual-zoom-meeting-concluded-today |
| May 29, 2020 | E-Lines: May 29, 2020 | Master Executive Council Virtual Zoom™ Meeting Concluded Today,United Offers Voluntary Separation Pr... | e-lines-may-29-2020 |
| May 26, 2020 | E-Lines: May 26, 2020 | July COLA Opportunities Submission Deadline June 2 - 2020,Health and Welfare Benefit Payment Obligat... | e-lines-may-26-2020 |
| May 26, 2020 | Last Chance to Register for Free College Summer Classes - Begin June 1, 2020 | If you’re looking to continue your education during these uncertain times, Union Plus is here to hel... | last-chance-to-register-for-free-college-summer-classes-begin-june-1-2020 |
| May 26, 2020 | Final Reminder - Reserve Restoration Requests Deadline May 28th | The window for Reserves to request restoration of days to their June schedule is open now through Ma... | final-reminder-reserve-restoration-requests-deadline-may-28th |
| May 26, 2020 | Vacation Fly Through Election for July Bid Month due by June 5th, 2020 | Elections to indicate your desire for an Advance Vacation Fly Through for the month of July are avai... | vacation-fly-through-election-for-july-bid-month-due-by-june-5th-2020 |
| May 26, 2020 | Additional Temperature Screening Locations and Hours of Operation | On May 22, 2020 the company updated current temperature screening locations to include GUM and SFO. ... | additional-temperature-screening-locations-and-hours-of-operation |
| May 26, 2020 | AFA Pride Pins | During the past several years, in anticipation of Pride month, AFA has distributed AFA Pride Pi... | afa-pride-pins |
| May 26, 2020 | Face Mask Compliance Conflicts - Professional Standards is Here to Help | Last week, the requirement to wearing a face mask or covering while on duty, either onboard the airc... | face-mask-compliance-conflicts-professional-standards-is-here-to-help |
| May 26, 2020 | AFA-CWA Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting was Held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | Last week the Annual Board of Directors Meeting (BOD) was conducted via a virtual meeting due to the... | afa-cwa-board-of-directors-bod-meeting-was-held-on-wednesday-may-20-2020 |
| May 26, 2020 | “Virtual” Meeting of the United Master Executive Council by Zoom™ - May 29, 2020 | There will be a virtual meeting of the United Master Executive Council May 29, 2020, 8am – 12Noon (C... | virtual-meeting-of-the-united-master-executive-council-by-zoom-may-29-2020 |
| May 26, 2020 | Doctor on Demand Visits – a United Health Care Benefit | Employees and dependents currently enrolled in a PPO, HDHP, or EPO medical plan through United benef... | doctor-on-demand-visits-a-united-health-care-benefit |
| May 26, 2020 | Health and Welfare Payment Obligation while on COLA | Flight Attendants on Special COLA are eligible to maintain their health and welfare coverages throug... | health-and-welfare-payment-obligation-while-on-cola |
| May 26, 2020 | July COLA Opportunities Submission Deadline June 2 | Special COLAs will be available starting the first day of the July schedule month as follows: | july-cola-opportunities-submission-deadline-june-2 |
| May 23, 2020 | Memorial Day – Honoring Those Who Gave So Much | Many states are now starting to reopen, after more than nine weeks with shelter in place orders, due... | memorial-day-honoring-those-who-gave-so-much |
| May 23, 2020 | Reserve Restoration Requests Available Now through May 28th | The window for Reserves to request restoration of days to their June schedule is open now through Ma... | reserve-restoration-requests-available-now-through-may-28th |
| May 23, 2020 | Additional CCS Enhancements Effective May 27, 2020 | Several new enhancements have been made to thePairing Display, Market and Reservesections of CCS, wh... | additional-ccs-enhancements-effective-may-27-2020 |
| May 23, 2020 | Vacation Fly Through Election for July Bid Month due by June 5th, 2020 | Elections for Advance Vacation Fly Through for the month of July are available until 10:00AM HDT, Fr... | vacation-fly-through-election-for-july-bid-month-due-by-june-5th-2020 |
| May 23, 2020 | NRSA Temporary Passenger Boarding Restriction Effective May 19 | Flight Attendants are reminded about the temporary NRSA 70% capacity cap, jumpseats and positive spa... | nrsa-temporary-passenger-boarding-restriction-effective-may-19 |
| May 23, 2020 | CQ Training Resumes in June | In March, United was granted a 15-month CQ exemption from the FAA for Flight Attendants with a Febru... | cq-training-resumes-in-june |
| May 23, 2020 | United Includes Face Covering/Masks as Required Duty Item | Wearing a face mask or covering while on duty onboard the aircraft is not an option, but is now iden... | united-includes-face-coveringmasks-as-required-duty-item |
| May 23, 2020 | July COLA Offerings | In response to the continuing capacity reductions into the July bid month, Special COLAs will be ava... | july-cola-offerings |
| May 22, 2020 | E-Lines: May 22, 2020 | MEC Officer Letter – We Have A Contract,July COLA Offerings,United Includes Face Covering/Masks as R... | e-lines-may-22-2020 |
| May 22, 2020 | MEC Officer Letter - We Have a Contract | Ladies and Gentlemen:Earlier this week, United employees welcomed Scott Kirby to his new positi... | mec-officer-letter-we-have-a-contract |
| May 20, 2020 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-swlof-report |
| May 20, 2020 | AFA Statement on United Airlines New CEO Scott Kirby | CHICAGO — Scott Kirby will become United Airlines CEO today. Association of Flight Attendants-... | afa-statement-on-united-airlines-new-ceo-scott-kirby |
| May 20, 2020 | Free College Summer Classes Begin June 1 - Earn a Degree from Home | If you’re looking to continue your education during these uncertain times, Union Plus is here to hel... | free-college-summer-classes-begin-june-1-earn-a-degree-from-home |
| May 20, 2020 | TUMI™ Luggage Repair During COVID-19 Crisis | The COVID-19 crisis has affected our industry in many ways, including the opportunity to have any ne... | tumi-luggage-repair-during-covid-19-crisis |
| May 20, 2020 | Union Dues Obligation while on Special COLA Exceeding Ninety Days | Under the AFA Constitution and Bylaws, when a Flight Attendant takes an unpaid leave of absence whic... | union-dues-obligation-while-on-special-cola-exceeding-ninety-days |
| May 20, 2020 | “Virtual” Meeting of the United Master Executive Council by Zoom™ - May 29, 2020 | There will be a virtual meeting of the United Master Executive Council May 29, 2020, 8am – 12Noon (C... | virtual-meeting-of-the-united-master-executive-council-by-zoom-may-29-2020 |
| May 20, 2020 | Master List of CCS Codes Including Standby Reserve Codes | Flight Attendants seeking the description of the CCS codes seen on our Master Schedule are encourage... | master-list-of-ccs-codes-including-standby-reserve-codes |
| May 20, 2020 | Prolonged Processing Times to Restore Reserve Days of Availability (+) | Earlier this afternoon, Flight Attendants were advised that requests for Restoration of Reserve Days... | prolonged-processing-times-to-restore-reserve-days-of-availability |
| May 20, 2020 | Reserve Day Restoration Request - Available Now via Help Hub | June line awards were published on May 17, 2020. Flight Attendants who were awarded a lin... | reserve-day-restoration-request-available-now-via-help-hub |
| May 20, 2020 | CARP Annual Funding Notice and FAQ | In compliance with requirements under ERISA, United recently released the Annual Funding Notices for... | carp-annual-funding-notice-and-faq |
| May 20, 2020 | July Special COLA and Job Share Opportunities | | july-special-cola-and-job-share-opportunities |
| May 20, 2020 | Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act (COVID-19 Relief Act) | With the rapid approach of the start of June Special COLAs many of us have been seeking to obtain in... | unemployment-benefits-under-the-cares-act-covid-19-relief-act |
| May 20, 2020 | UAL Profit Sharing Summary Judgement | After receipt of the arbitration decision in MEC 9-12, AFA Legal and the United Master Executive Cou... | ual-profit-sharing-summary-judgement |
| May 20, 2020 | NRSA Passenger Boarding Restricted when Loads Exceed 70% Capacity | This past Saturday, May 16, 2020, United announced significant changes that will impact our current ... | nrsa-passenger-boarding-restricted-when-loads-exceed-70-capacity |
| May 19, 2020 | E-Lines: May 19, 2020 | NRSA Passenger Boarding Restricted when Loads Exceed 70% Capacity, Unemployment Benefits Under the C... | e-lines-may-19-2020 |
| May 18, 2020 | Thai Airways Files for Bankruptcy | The Thai Government has confirmed that its national airline, Thai Airways International, will b... | thai-airways-files-for-bankruptcy |
| May 15, 2020 | E-Lines: May 15, 2020 | June Special COLA Awards from the Waitlist,Get Connected - Sign-up for all Official Union Commu... | e-lines-may-15-2020 |
| May 15, 2020 | Absentee and Overseas Voting | Voting is at the core of our democratic way of life. But, your ability to exercise this fundame... | absentee-and-overseas-voting |
| May 15, 2020 | Central Schedule Committee Report – DSL Review Report | The Central Schedule Committee’s most recent DSL Review Report detailing their activities ... | central-schedule-committee-report-dsl-review-report |
| May 15, 2020 | Reserve Review: Transitioning from Lineholder to Reserve | The unique circumstances in which we find ourselves as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its imp... | reserve-review-transitioning-from-lineholder-to-reserve |
| May 15, 2020 | Restoration of Reserve Days of Availability - 16 Day Off Reserve Lines | June line awards will be released on May 17, 2020. We anticipate a large number of Flight... | restoration-of-reserve-days-of-availability-16-day-off-reserve-lines |
| May 15, 2020 | Reserve Review: When am I Released to Days Off? | As provided in Sections 8.L. and 8.M. of our Contract, once released (RLSD) on their last day of ava... | reserve-review-when-am-i-released-to-days-off |
| May 15, 2020 | Limited Access to U.S. Passport Agencies - COVID-19 ALERT | Due to public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately, the U.S. Depar... | limited-access-to-us-passport-agencies-covid-19-alert |
| May 15, 2020 | Health and Welfare Coverage while on COLA | Flight Attendants on Special COLA are eligible to maintain their health and welfare coverages throug... | health-and-welfare-coverage-while-on-cola |
| May 15, 2020 | Supplemental Insurance Premium Options while on Leave of Absence (LOA) | Flight Attendants enrolled in voluntary supplemental insurance plans that have opted to participate ... | supplemental-insurance-premium-options-while-on-leave-of-absence-loa |
| May 15, 2020 | Get Connected - Sign-up for all Official Union Communications | The pandemic and the associated economic devastation will continue to be a challenge for our industr... | get-connected-sign-up-for-all-official-union-communications |
| May 15, 2020 | June Special COLA awards from the waitlist | Crew Schedule Planning will review the award of additional Special COLAs just before bid closing on ... | june-special-cola-awards-from-the-waitlist |
| May 13, 2020 | Brett Hart Appointed New President of United Airlines | The United Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulations Executive Vice President and Chief Ad... | brett-hart-appointed-new-president-of-united-airlines |
| May 13, 2020 | United Discontinues Temporary Flight Attendant Meal Credit | The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in so many ways, not only in our local communities but ... | united-discontinues-temporary-flight-attendant-meal-credit |
| May 13, 2020 | Treasury Department’s Inaction Will Cost 350 Jobs | Miami Air International, a charter airline founded in 1990 that today employs 350 people in the Miam... | treasury-departments-inaction-will-cost-350-jobs |
| May 13, 2020 | Sanitizer Wipes Available During Boarding | Effective, May 12, 2020 as an additional layer of protection, based on the advocacy of our MEC Safet... | sanitizer-wipes-available-during-boarding |
| May 13, 2020 | Face Mask Compliance | United has implemented a requirement for all passengers and front-line personnel, including Flight A... | face-mask-compliance |
| May 13, 2020 | Social Distancing Policy Evolves in the Event of Full Flights | In an attempt to reassure the public United recently initiated seating considerations onboard all sc... | social-distancing-policy-evolves-in-the-event-of-full-flights |
| May 13, 2020 | United Expected to Announce Voluntary Separation Details End of May | In an effort to minimize involuntary reductions in personnel, United management has announced new vo... | united-expected-to-announce-voluntary-separation-details-end-of-may |
| May 13, 2020 | CCS Reserve Message Irregularities when Released (RLSD) | In response to reports received from Local Council and through the advocacy of our MEC Reserve Commi... | ccs-reserve-message-irregularities-when-released-rlsd |
| May 13, 2020 | June COLA Waitlist Opportunities Available | If you are still interested in taking advantage of the June Special COLA opportunities, it’s not too... | june-cola-waitlist-opportunities-available |
| May 13, 2020 | Schedule Reductions Evident in June Bid Packet | We published information on the development of the June Schedule and the impact the reduced aircraft... | schedule-reductions-evident-in-june-bid-packet |
| May 13, 2020 | AFA Flight Attendants, International Bases and the Words We Use | As we approach what we should by now all anticipate to be among the most difficult period in the his... | afa-flight-attendants-international-bases-and-the-words-we-use |
| May 12, 2020 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| May 12, 2020 | Coronavirus Pandemic could force a major U.S. airline out of Business | The airline industry is having an "apocalyptic" moment that could force a major U.S. carrier out of ... | coronavirus-pandemic-could-force-a-major-us-airline-out-of-business |
| May 12, 2020 | E-Lines: May 13, 2020 | AFA Flight Attendants - International Bases and the Words We Use,Schedule Reductions Evident in June... | e-lines-may-13-2020 |
| May 11, 2020 | Treasury Department’s Inaction Will Cost 350 Jobs It Was Directed to Save through CARES Act | WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2020) — Miami Air International, a charter airline founded in 1990 t... | treasury-departments-inaction-will-cost-350-jobs-it-was-directed-to-save-through-cares-act |
| May 9, 2020 | Give the Mom’s in your Life a Virtual Hug! - Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th | Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10th. Although are celebrations may look different for many of us t... | give-the-moms-in-your-life-a-virtual-hug-mothers-day-is-sunday-may-10th |
| May 9, 2020 | AFA Letter to Senate Commerce | This past week, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) submitted a letter ... | afa-letter-to-senate-commerce |
| May 9, 2020 | Complete your 2020 Census Now! | The 2020 Census counts everyone living in the United States and its five territories (Puerto Rico,&n... | complete-your-2020-census-now |
| May 9, 2020 | Procedures for Working “Cargo Ferry” Flights | Recently, and as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administratio... | procedures-for-working-cargo-ferry-flights |
| May 9, 2020 | Employment Verification via the Work Number | Over the past few weeks, AFA has been providing information to employees who may potentially be affe... | employment-verification-via-the-work-number |
| May 9, 2020 | Special COLA Benefits and Scheduled Vacation Details | Flight Attendants on Special COLA are eligible to maintain their health and welfare coverages at the... | special-cola-benefits-and-scheduled-vacation-details |
| May 9, 2020 | June COLA Waitlist Opportunities | If you are still interested in taking advantage of the June Special COLA opportunities it’s not too ... | june-cola-waitlist-opportunities |
| May 9, 2020 | June Schedule Development -Suspension of Flying at Additional Locations | As the global schedule of our airline continues to be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemi... | june-schedule-development-suspension-of-flying-at-additional-locations |
| May 9, 2020 | CARP Annual Funding Notice | United, in compliance with requirements under ERISA, has recently released the Annual Funding Notice... | carp-annual-funding-notice |
| May 8, 2020 | E-Lines: May 09, 2020 | CARP Annual Funding Notice,June Schedule Development Results in Suspension of Flying at Additional L... | e-lines-may-09-2020 |
| May 6, 2020 | Give the Mom’s in your Life a Virtual Hug! - Mother’s Day May 10th | Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10th. Although are celebrations may look different for many of us t... | give-the-moms-in-your-life-a-virtual-hug-mothers-day-may-10th |
| May 6, 2020 | CCS Message Irregularities when RLSD | Over the past several days, we have heard that many Reserves who had been released (RLSD) for the fo... | ccs-message-irregularities-when-rlsd |
| May 6, 2020 | FIFO (First In, First Out) Ordering in the Reserve Preference System | As we reported in the February Reserve Report, it was discovered that the Reserve Preference Sy... | fifo-first-in-first-out-ordering-in-the-reserve-preference-system |
| May 6, 2020 | MEC Elections Postponed Until June 16, 2020 | Elections for MEC Officers and Committee Members, originally schedule for April 30, 2020, will now t... | mec-elections-postponed-until-june-16-2020 |
| May 6, 2020 | COVID-19 Temperature Screening Locations | Temperature screening locations and their hours of operation are listed in the following chart: ... | covid-19-temperature-screening-locations |
| May 6, 2020 | Temporary Changes Implemented to Passenger Deplaning Process | As we continue the use of social distancing safety precautions aligned under the guidance of the CDC... | temporary-changes-implemented-to-passenger-deplaning-process |
| May 6, 2020 | Mandatory Passenger Face Masks Requirement – Now in Effect | United requires all passengers and front-line personnel, including Flight Attendants, pilots, custom... | mandatory-passenger-face-masks-requirement-now-in-effect |
| May 6, 2020 | June Special COLA Submission Deadline is Thursday, May 7 | Special COLAs will be available starting the first day of the June schedule month as follows: | june-special-cola-submission-deadline-is-thursday-may-7 |