Flight Attendant Staffing #Enough

November 20, 2018, Special AFA E-Lines - December 13, 2018 System-wide Day of Action

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December 13, 2018 System-Wide Day of Action

AFA-CWA United Flight Attendants system-wide Day of Action protesting onboard staffing cuts that affect safety and service. Fewer Flight Attendants onboard mean fewer trained crewmembers to respond to emergencies, slower boarding, and decreased customer service levels during flights.

The onboard staffing cut announcement comes on the heals of endless glitches since October 1. We are calling on this management to fix computer glitches, payroll issues, and increase onboard staffing so we have the necessary tools to focus on the best experience for the traveling public

#EnoughCuts

NBC 5 NEWS COVERAGE - UNITED MEC PRESIDENT KEN DIAZ

COUNCIL 6 NEWARK

COUNCIL 7 LONDON

                     
 
COUNCIL 8 CHICAGO

COUNCIL 9 DENVER

             

COUNCIL 11 SAN FRANCISCO

                     


                   
                  
COUNCIL 12 LOS ANGELES

          

          

COUNCIL 14 HONOLULU

          

         


COUNCIL 20 FRANKFURT

          

                    


COUNCIL 21 WASHINGTON DC

          

          


COUNCIL 25 LAS VEGAS

          

          


COUNCIL 26 HONG KONG

          

         


COUNCIL 27 BOSTON

          

          

COUNCIL 38 NARITA

          

          


COUNCIL 42 HOUSTON

          

          

          


COUNCIL 63 CLEVELAND

          

COUNCIL 65 GUAM

                              



             

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

On December 13th we will stand together in a System-wide Day of Action objecting to management’s decision to succumb to the pressures of Wall Street rather than addressing the needs of the traveling public and providing the proper staffing on the aircraft to ensure Flight Attendants are able to meet the expectations of those who really matter – our passengers!

We all want United Airlines to succeed and we all want to take pride in a job well done. The new cuts to staffing and service in a time of massive profits is the last straw, but the reality is that management is failing to deliver on several fronts. The continuing glitches, contract provisions that haven’t been implemented because of automation limitations are nothing less than unacceptable. The contract is clear and in every case it’s up to management to keep their end of the bargain.

We will stand together on December 13th to demand change:

• Stop planned staffing and service cuts. Instead, increase staffing across the system. (Dependable, Safe, Caring, Efficient)
• Fix payroll issues and resolve any discrepancies expeditiously. (Caring, Dependable, Efficient)
• Ensure Flight Attendants have access to hotels in the event of severe weather and irregular operations. We’re an airline, we should start planning for irregularities so crews can be rested and ready when the airline recovers. (Safe, Caring, Dependable)
• Ensure crew scheduling is contactable, and if not Flight Attendants self-release. (Caring, Dependable, Efficient)
• Elimination of Continuous Overnight Duty Pairings, and multi-day all-night flying. (Safe, Caring, Efficient)
• Stop elimination of and re-establish cross aisles on the 76A & upcoming 76L. (Safe, Caring, Efficient)
• Relocate Flight Attendant crew rest seats on the 76A & upcoming 76L. (Safe, Caring, Efficient)
• Eliminate Positive Check-In Now. (Safe, Efficient)
• Eliminate trade restrictions and fix excess Reserve coverage requirements that make trading nearly impossible. (Caring, Dependable, Efficient)
• Make training requirements for events to which we are “invited” clear. (Dependable, Efficient)
• Enhancements to Worldwide travel benefits (Dependable, Caring, Efficient)
  

What else can you do?

Your MEC Officers continue to hear from many of you asking what you can do to support the collective effort of the Union to persuade management to reconsider their decision to reduce staffing on certain international flight segments.   Many of us are troubled by this decision as it is clearly at odds with our efforts to deliver our professional best each and every day, in every way we can.

We all know that having the right Flight Attendant staffing allows us to board faster to support on time initiatives of the corporation, deescalate situations proactively and to respond effectively in those situations where the investment in our training really pays off. Staffing should be increased in these times of profits, not decreased. Cuts were made during industry restructuring to reduce costs. Rather than matching the staffing level of our competitors on these aircraft, all of us at United should set an industry standard that makes it impossible for them to compete with United. We should be driving the highest standards today and that starts with a solid staffing foundation.  

While the real reason for diminished service is short-term gain for Wall Street with billions in stock buy backs funded on our backs, we must emphasize to management that we are an airline, not a hedge fund. It is time to focus on our passengers with realistic Flight Attendant staffing and investment in the people who make our airline fly.

Many of you have asked how you can let management know of your dissatisfaction with these decisions that will adversely impact our ability to consistently provide the best service to the passengers who pay all of our salaries.  To that end, we’re providing you with a couple of ways to support you in communicating your concerns about these proposed changes.

You may download either a Word or PDF version of our staffing letterhead stationary by using the links below. Then, type the letter you wish to send to the company and email it back to the company. If you have any questions, please contact your Local Council.