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What Happens When the Reserve Preferencing System Does Not Run?
Feb 20, 2025
Although rare, there are times when technical issues cause disruptions to the Reserve Preferencing assignment process. W...
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Trading Your Line, Do’s and Don’ts
Feb 20, 2025
You received a line award that does not fit your schedule. One of your reserve flying partners has the perfect line with...
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MEC Grievance 4-23 Denied
Jan 23, 2025
In 2022, Management began issuing counseling and performance warnings, in addition to points, when Flight Attendants pro...
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2024 Profit Sharing Announcement
Jan 23, 2025
As we reflect on the recent profit sharing announcement made earlier today we can celebrate the impressive profitability...
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Commuter Program - Do I Qualify?
Aug 29, 2024
The Commuter program, sometimes referred to as OOPS clause from old terminology, covers Flight Attendants who commute to...
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No June COLAs - Return to Work
May 24, 2024
As announced recently, Special Company Offered Leaves of Absence (SCOLA) will not be offered for the June bid month. If ...
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Standardized Process for Assigning Standbys to Pre-boarding Duties
May 24, 2024
Standardized Process for Assigning Standbys to Pre-boarding Duties MEC Reserve Committee In late 2021, based on various ...
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Filing Grievance Worksheets and Other Reports with United AFA Reminder
Jul 21, 2023
JUL 21 - The United AFA Membership and Grievance Database system can be accessed through a designated portal known as Me...
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Operational Reliability Incentive & 10 Hour Minimum Legal Rest
Jun 13, 2023
JUN 13 - The minimum legal rest requirement at home or on a layover is a non-reducible ten (10) hours free from duty. Sh...
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