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Last Updated: August 08, 2005

Latest Announcements

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.
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Furlough/Recall Packages

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.