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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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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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Denied FMLA Eligibility between May 31, 2017 and February 13, 2019
Jul 24, 2019
On July 12, 2019, we reported to you that the Union conducted an audit of the hours worked for a number of Flight Attend...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List Published July 25, 2019
Jul 24, 2019
The Semi-Annual System Seniority List was released as of July 25, 2019. As provided under Section 14.C. of our Contract,...
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United MEC Summer Regular Meeting August 1 – 3, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada
Jul 20, 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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Trip Trading / Picking Up Trips While on Sick Leave
Jul 20, 2019
A Flight Attendant may continue trip trading, as provided for in Section 7.I. of our JCBA, while on sick leave and she/h...
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Welcome New Hire Class 1923!
Jul 20, 2019
On Thursday, July 17, 2019, AFA welcomed the 46 graduating Members of class 1923 to the line. Our newest flying partners...
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Honoring 232: A Call to Ensure a Safe Seat for Passengers at Every Age
Jul 20, 2019
On the 30th remembrance of the United Flight 232 Sioux City crash that killed 111 people including an infant without a s...
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Submitting your Monthly Schedule Bids
Jul 20, 2019
Following the award of monthly schedules, it is not unusual for Local Council Officers to receive questions from Flight ...
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