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Archived Furlough Information

Updated: August 8, 2005

2005

Furlough Recall Notice: August 08, 2005 - The company today announced that they intend to recall an additional 400 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of our Contract effective September 15, 2005.
Furlough Recall Notice: July 08, 2005 - The company today announced that they intend to recall an additional 600 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of our Contract effective August 9, 2005.
Furlough Recall Notice: June 20, 2005 - The company today announced that they intend to recall an additional 150 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of our Contract.
Furlough Recall Notice: April 07, 2005 - The company today announced that they intend to recall up to 500 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of our Contract.
Furlough Recall Notice: Mar 10, 2005 - The company today announced that they intend to recall up to 500 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of our Contract.

Furlough/Recall Packages from 2005

Recall Information Packet: March 15, 2004 - United's mailing sent to Flight Attendants recalled effective March 15, 2004
Regional Medical Center Contacts: March 15, 2004 - United regional medical
facility contact information.
Statement of Health: March 15, 2004 - Part of United's mailing sent to Flight Attendants recalled effective March 15, 2004

Training When Returning From Voluntary Furlough

UPDATED DEC 29, 2003 - Due to new government regulations, Flight Attendants will be required to hand in their ID badge and handbook during the voluntary furlough. Voluntary Furloughed Flight Attendants will also no longer be allowed to attend training during the course of the furlough. It’s important to note that before returning from different furlough durations, Flight Attendants must complete the following training programs:

Time Away from Emergency Training

Less than 13 months
2-Day RET training

13 months and 1 day to 36 months
3-Day RET and RQL training

36 months and 1 day or more
6-Day RET training

Time Away from Flying for Services Training

12 months and 1 day to 36 months
1-Day Training

36 months and 1 day to 60 months
3-Day Training

60 months and 1 day or more
Initial Flight Attendant Training

Neither of these training requirements is based solely on the start date of the furlough. All emergency training requirements are based on the last date of previously completed emergency training. All service training requirements are based on the date of the last flight flown as a Flight Attendant.

2004

Furlough Hardship Return Request: Sept 15, 2004 - As the company continues its process for the unscheduled recall from voluntary furlough, AFA would like to remind all Members on voluntary furlough of Section 21.A.3.f., which provides Flight Attendants with the ability to request a return to work “for personal reasons due to hardship, with the approval of the company.” NOTE: Deadline has now passed to file a request.
Furlough Recall Notification and Information: Aug 25, 2004 - The Company today announced that they intend to recall up to 375 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of our Contract.
Furlough Recall Announced: May 4, 2004 - United Announces Recall of up to 250 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of the Contract.
Furlough Recall Announced: January 15, 2004 - United Announces Recall of up to 250 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of the Contract.
Dec Furlough Recall Update: October 31, 2003 - AFA update regarding recall by phone message to all Flight Attendants.
Furlough Recall Announced: October 22, 2003 - The Company plans to recall 350 Flight Attendants in two phases.
United's Involuntary Furlough Return to Work Letter: July 31, 2003 - United's letter to Flight Attendants regarding involuntary furlough return to work.

2003 and Earlier

Jul 25: Involuntary ANP/Furloughs Recalled

Jul 11: System Population by Domicile and Status

Jul 3: Voluntary furlough rebid period now open.

UNITED'S INFORMATION:
▪ Furlough Rebid Information (Jul 3) (.pdf)
▪ Vol Furlough Package (Jul 3) (.pdf)

Jun 17: The Company will be adjusting and reallocating the voluntary furlough periods that are currently in effect.
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May 27: Update: Request a return to active status on July 1 by contacting the Company no later than 0800 Chicago Time on Wednesday, June 11.
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May 13: Recall of Flight Attendants from 5.L. Status
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Apr 21: 5.L. (Involuntary ANP) Imposed -- May 1, 2003 Start Date
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Apr 14: Additional Involuntary ANP for May
United needs to further reduce our Flight Attendant workforce by approximately 1875 active and inactive Flight Attendants beginning May 1.
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MEC President Letter

Apr11: Involuntary ANP Continued
for May 1, 2003
ANP requests may be placed on file until 1200 (noon) CDT on April 21, 2003.
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Mar 26: Summary of Flight Attendants on Furlough
Voluntary Furlough Numbers» (.pdf)
Involuntary Furlough Numbers» (.pdf)

Mar 20: Involuntary ANP Imposed beginning April 1, 2003
The company will further reduce our Flight Attendant workforce by approximately 2,300 active and inactive Flight Attendants beginning April 1, 2003.
MEC President Letter»
Section 5.L Information»

Mar 18: Involuntary Furlough Imposed
The company will impose 248 involuntary furloughs, effective April 1, 2003. Flight Attendants with system seniority number 23,066 and below, with Flight Attendant classification seniority of July 30, 2001, (SW seniority) will be placed on involuntary furlough.
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Mar 5: 900 Additional Furloughs Beginning April 1, 2003, the Company needs to reduce its Flight Attendant population by an additional 900 Flight Attendants, due to light passenger loads. If there are no volunteers for furlough, Flight Attendants junior to system seniority 21,825 in the class of June 10, 2000 on the System Seniority March 4, 2003 List could be involuntarily furloughed. Full details…
• MEC President Letter (Mar 5)
• Furlough Q & A (Mar 5)
• 9 Month Furlough Resolution (Mar 5)

Feb 4: Voluntary Furlough Checkout Process The company informed AFA today that Flight Attendants awarded a voluntary furlough must complete the Voluntary Furlough Checkout Process. Full details»

Jan 24: Please review the letter from MEC President Greg Davidowitch.