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Pass Travel, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements and KCM while on Special COLA
Jul 31, 2019
In terms of pass travel, the negotiated language of Section15 provides that online pass travel benefits are available fo...
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Action Required - FMLA Denial of Eligibility between 5/31/17 and 2/13/19
Jul 31, 2019
During the period beginning May 31, 2017 through February 13, 2019, an informationtechnology error related to the calcul...
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Upfront with Ken Diaz- A New MEC President Communication Platform
Jul 31, 2019
The United MEC Officers, in conjunction with the United MEC Communications Committee, are pleased to announce the beginn...
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Summer Regular Meeting of the United MEC – August 1 & 2 in Las Vegas
Jul 26, 2019
Our Summer 2019 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is scheduled to take place the week of Augu...
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Action Required - FMLA Denial of Eligibility between 5/31/17 and 2/13/19
Jul 26, 2019
During the period beginning May 31, 2017 through February 13, 2019, an information technology error related to the calcu...
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Emotional Support Animal Bites Flight Attendant, AFA Again Calls on DOT
Jul 26, 2019
This past Monday, on American Airlines Flight 3506 flying from Dallas-Fort Worth to Piedmont Triad International Airport...
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77th Annual Communications Workers of America (CWA) Convention July 29 – 31
Jul 26, 2019
The 77th Annual Convention of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is scheduled to begin Monday, July 29, 2019 at...
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Hotel Gainsharing – A Review
Jul 24, 2019
JCBA Section 5.C. Section 5.C. of our JCBA provides Flight Attendants with the ability to be reimbursed a portion of the...
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Holding Time Limitations While Onboard the Aircraft
Jul 24, 2019
We are receiving a number of questions in the MEC Office which suggest there may be some confusion on the how and when h...
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