MEC Central Schedule Committee
Revised Interim Vacation Bidding Period
May 5 , 2008 - The technical problems associated with the Interim Vacation bid system has been resolved as of this afternoon and bidding will begin tomorrow morning.
June & July Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
May 2, 2008 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of June & July 2008.
May, June & July 2008 Schedule Month Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
April 4, 2008 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of April and May 2008.
April & May Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
March 7, 2008 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of April and May 2008.
March & April 2008 Schedule Month Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
January 31, 2008 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month schedule period beginning March 2, 2008 and ending May 1, 2008.
January & February 2008 Schedule Month Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
December 4, 2007 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month schedule period beginning December 31, 2007 and ending March 1, 2008.
Japanese Immigration Requirements
November 20 , 2007 - The Japanese Ministry of Justice is enhancing security by requiring fingerprints and a photograph of all visitors to Japan, including flight crews. If the new procedures in Japan cause your duty to be extended, or whenever your experience causes your duty to be extended beyond the prescribed times in Section 7.I.3.a., call crew scheduling as soon as possible to update your duty time. This may also affect your legal rest as defined in Section 12.M.
December, January & February Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
November 5, 2007 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the three-month period of December 2007 through February 2008. Before bidding for these leaves it is important to carefully review the company's Special Leave of Absence information, particularly as it pertains to insurance, pass travel, vacation and sick leave accrual.
Reserve Co-Terminal Preference Test Expands to LGA
October 26, 2007 - The Reserve co-terminal preference system test is expanding to another co-terminal in the month of November, with the first schedule day, October 31, 2007.
2008 Vacation Bidding
October 23 , 2007 - The first phase of 2008 Vacation Bidding opens Monday, October 29th. Read this article about Vacation Bidding to get the most our of this Contractual benefit.
Reserve Co-Terminal Preference Test Expands to BUR
September 18, 2007 - The Reserve co-terminal preference system test is expanding to another co-terminal in the month of October. AFA and the company will continue to monitor the co-terminal test taking place in BWI, OAK and BUR as implementation moves forward at every co-terminal throughout the system.
Company Proposed Concessions for Satellite Locations
JUL 27 - Usage of Flight Attendant satellite locations has increased in recent years through concessionary bargaining at American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, AirTran, ATA and imposed upon Delta Flight Attendants. Satellite locations are being sought by management for savings on hotel costs, per diem, greater percentage of one day flying in satellite and hub locations, more segments per day, increased sit time and more duty periods in excess of 12 hours. View management's concept >
Reserve Co-Terminal Preference Test Expands to OAK
June 12, 2007 - The Reserve co-terminal preference system test is expanding to another co-terminal in the month of July. AFA and the company will continue to monitor the co-terminal test taking place in BWI and OAK as we continue to work towards implementation at every co-terminal throughout the system.
United Offering April & May Special Leaves that Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
May 8, 2007 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of June and July 2007.
BWI Reserve Co-Terminal Preference Test
April 13, 2007 - AFA and the company have agreed to implement a Reserve co-terminal preference system. In the month of May, we begin a test of one potential preference process. The test will be conducted for assignment at the BWI co-terminal only.
April & May Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
March 6, 2007 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of April and May 2007.
Business Education Classes - Preference Month Bidding
FEB 9 - A business education class is being designed by United for all employees of our airline. Starting Monday, February 12th, both Lineholders and Reserves can preference a month in which to attend this class. The preference month bidding for this class will close on Saturday, February 24th at 0700 Chicago time.
February/March Special Leaves Affect Benefits and Potentially Seniority
Jan 8, 2007 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of February and March 2007. Before bidding, review the company's Special Leave of Absence information for the impact on insurance, pass travel, and vacation, sick leave or seniority accrual. Also, Section 23.B. makes clear that seniority accrual will cease if on special leave status for more than 180 days in a 12 month period.
Jan-Mar 2007 Special Leaves Will Affect Benefits & Potentially Seniority
Dec 8 - United has announced a system-wide bid for Special Leaves of Absence for the three-month period of January, February and March 2007.
2007 Vacation Bidding
OCT 6 - The first phase of 2007 vacation bidding opens this Sunday, October 29th. Review this vacation article written by our Central Schedule Committee to help get the most out of your Contractual vacation benefit.
United Offering October/November Special Leaves that Will Affect Benefits
AUG 23 - United will open for bid 250 system-wide Special Leaves of Absence for the two-month period of October and November 2006.
Legality Alert: Domestic Duty Time Protections
AUG 2 - This is a legality alert affecting every Flight Attendant flying domestic IDs. The Company continues to build IDs that do not operate as planned.
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Your MEC Central Schedule Committee, among other tasks:
- Works with the company and the Local Scheduling Committees on the construction of flight attendant monthly lines of flying.
- Discusses scheduling problems with the company and the MEC.
- Monitors the company throughout the scheduling process for any perceived or potential violations of the Agreement.
- Monitors movement of flying between domiciles.
CSC Committee
Jeffrey W. Heisey
Chairperson
csc@unitedafa.org
CSC MEMBERS:
Beatrice Cristofari
Mark Farnsworth
Sandy Travis
Cory Wise
LOCAL ISSUES
For issues specific to your Council, please contact the Schedule Committee Chairperson in your Local Council.
