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Supplemental Insurance Premium Options while on Leave of Absence (LOA)
May 15, 2020
Flight Attendants enrolled in voluntary supplemental insurance plans that have opted to participate in a Company Offered...
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CCS Reserve Message Irregularities when Released (RLSD)
May 13, 2020
In response to reports received from Local Council and through the advocacy of our MEC Reserve Committee, Crew Schedulin...
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United Discontinues Temporary Flight Attendant Meal Credit
May 13, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in so many ways, not only in our local communities but also in the communit...
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Face Mask Compliance
May 13, 2020
United has implemented a requirement for all passengers and front-line personnel, including Flight Attendants, pilots, c...
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Brett Hart Appointed New President of United Airlines
May 13, 2020
The United Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulations Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Bret...
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Treasury Department’s Inaction Will Cost 350 Jobs It Was Directed to Save through CARES Act
May 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2020) — Miami Air International, a charter airline founded in 1990 that today employs 350 peop...
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Special COLA Benefits and Scheduled Vacation Details
May 09, 2020
Flight Attendants on Special COLA are eligible to maintain their health and welfare coverages at the active employee con...
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Procedures for Working “Cargo Ferry” Flights
May 09, 2020
Recently, and as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized c...
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AFA Letter to Senate Commerce
May 09, 2020
This past week, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) submitted a letter to the Senate Commerce, Scien...
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