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Weekend Absence Certificates and Family Medical Leave
Aug 01, 2024
The Union has been receiving many questions from Flight Attendants about when and how they are supposed to provide an ab...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List – July 2024
Aug 01, 2024
The July 2024 System Seniority List has been published for review by Flight Attendants. If you believe that there is an ...
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Jumpseat Safety Reminders
Aug 01, 2024
It’s a common occurrence across the system: When our planes are full, we must sit on a jumpseat to reach our final desti...
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Transition to a New MEC Website
Jul 26, 2024
We are in the process of changing to a new MEC website, and are very excited for Members to view the new website. The pr...
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DOL Responds to United Management's Attempts to Deny Workers Sick Leave Rights
Jul 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2024) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson released the following...
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MEC Grievance Filed Over New Absence Certificate Requirement
Jul 24, 2024
Yesterday, MEC President Ken Diaz filed a grievance over management’s edict to indefinitely require an absence certifica...
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Management Blatantly Attempts to Violate our Contract
Jul 22, 2024
Management Blatantly Attempts to Violate our Contract with New Absence Certificate Requirement With less than twenty-fou...
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Urgent! IRROP Update – Take Care of Yourself
Jul 22, 2024
The systems crash caused by the CrowdStrike update has had a severe impact on the Operation, and our industry as a whole...
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