Revised Interim Vacation Bidding Period

MAY 5 - The technical problems associated with the Interim Vacation bid system has been resolved as of this afternoon. The new bidding period is May 6 at 0800 LDT through May 13 at 0800 LDT.

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First Quarter Loss: Breaking Down Management Propaganda

APR 24 - This week United management announced a first quarter loss of $542 million, job cuts, fleet reduction and Flight Attendant staffing reductions. It is important that we understand what these announcements truly mean. AFA leaders remain engaged in reviewing the state of the industry through regularly scheduled meetings over the coming weeks. There remains a myriad of consolidation scenarios and no definite plan for our airline.

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Delta and Northwest Announce Merger Deal

APR 14 - Delta Air Lines announced its long-speculated deal to acquire Northwest Airlines Monday, a combination that will create the world's largest airline and could lead to a series of other deals to reshape the U.S. airline industry.

Flight Attendants Ready to Fight Merger (APR 14)

Flight Attendant Merger Protections (APR 4)
Statement by Union Coalition at United Airlines (APR 15)

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Agreement for Guaranteed Pay

APR 4 - We have reached an Agreement with United to turn 1% "success sharing" potential pay into a 1% guaranteed book rate raise as of May 1^st.  This 1% increase is in addition to the Contractually scheduled 2% pay raise for a total pay increase of 3% as of May 1, 2008. 

New Rates of Pay >

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757 Staffing Cut: Reality Bites

MAR 28 - United management announced effective this May domestic staffing on the 757 will be cut to 4 Flight Attendants.  United workers and passengers continue to pay for the poor decisions of current United executives.  We won't jeopardize our safety or the safety of the passengers in our care to "make it work" for management.  As professionals we will ensure that safety always comes first.

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Eligibility Verification Appeal and Grievance Process

FEB 15 - United has implemented a process to Appeal the termination of benefits resulting from the company's Eligibility Verification Audit.   This Appeal Process should be utilized by every Member who has been adversely affected by the termination of Health and Welfare Benefits to an eligible.   This Appeal Process is in addition to the filing of a Grievance.

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MEC Officer & Committee Elections

FEB 1 - Elections will take place during the upcoming United Master Executive Council for MEC Officer positions, all MEC Committee Chairperson positions and many additional positions on the MEC Committees.  Candidates must be active Members in good standing.  We encourage Members to review the scope and qualifications of these positions.

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