Furlough Recall Notification: May 4, 2004
The Company today announced that they intend to recall up to 250 Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough per Section 21.A.4.c. of the Contract. The Company explains that the involuntary recall from voluntary furlough is in response to an increase in aircraft hours. This is good news for our jobs, yet we recognize this will present unique challenges for our flying partners being recalled and we offer our assistance and understanding during their return to work.
Flight Attendants junior to and including those with system seniority number 17788, with an SW classification seniority date of August 1, 1998, as listed on the system seniority list dated May 4, 2004, are subject to recall from voluntary furlough. This is a permanent recall. Approximately 3,800 flight attendants remain on voluntary recall with scheduled return dates through 2007. The next scheduled return is October 31, 2004.
The recall will be conducted in inverse seniority order, and in accordance with Section 21.A.3.e. of the Contract, all will return to the domiciles from which they were furloughed. United will send Notification via FedEx no later than May 12, 2004. Whatever the response, whether it’s to return to work, report a medical issue, or sever employment, it’s very important that Flight Attendants who receive this notification take special care to return the response through certified mail by the deadline listed in the FedEx notification.
We encourage all Flight Attendants on voluntary furlough to review the voluntary furlough information package available on our website at www.unitedafa.org and SkyNet.
The following is a breakdown of the number of Flight Attendants to be recalled at each domicile and includes the SW Classification Seniority of the most senior Flight Attendant to be recalled:
| Domicile | SW Seniority | July 1Return |
|---|---|---|
| BOS | 8/15/1998 | 13 |
| DCA | 8/22/1998 | 21 |
| DEN | 9/12/1998 | 13 |
| EWR | 8/8/1998 | 15 |
| JFK | 8/1/1998 | 35 |
| LAX | 8/15/1998 | 11 |
| LHR | 11/14/1998 | 3 |
| ORD | 8/8/1998 | 54 |
| PHL | 11/7/1998 | 4 |
| SEA | 8/8/1998 | 2 |
| SFO | 8/8/1998 | 79 |
*Domiciles absent from the above list do not have any Voluntary Furlough Flight Attendants on the recall list.
Hardship Returns
Per Section 21.A.3.f. of the Contract, Flight Attendants on voluntary furlough have the ability to request a return to work due to hardship, “with the approval of the Company.” We have experienced that the Company criteria for a hardship return generally relates to a life-changing event such as a death or divorce. Due to the recall of Flight Attendants from voluntary furlough, for a short period of time, the Company will also consider a financial hardship as criteria for a return to active status effective July 1, 2004. Requests must include detailed information and supporting documentation regarding a financial hardship that has developed since the start of your current voluntary furlough – August 31, 2003. Requests should be submitted by 5:00 PM CST, May, 16, 2004 through fax to WHQLR Glenn Scoggins at 847 700 7325. It’s very important that you retain a copy of your fax sent confirmation. The Company will advise Flight Attendants of the status of the request after May 25, 2004. Please contact your local AFA Council office for assistance if you believe you would qualify for consideration of a hardship return.
