Voting Instructions

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A Tentative Agreement has been reached between the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) and United Airlines. In accordance with the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws the Tentative Agreement must be voted upon by the United Airlines AFA-CWA Membership. A simple majority of the ballots cast will determine the outcome.

The United Master Executive Council (MEC) has reviewed the terms of the Tentative Agreement. The consensus of the United MEC is to accept the Tentative Agreement and recommend a “FOR” vote. This decision has not been made lightly. This Tentative Agreement addresses the priorities you have told us were important in a Contract, provide much needed relief to our Flight Attendant community with immediate improvements, and moves us forward to Single Contract Negotiations. For questions about the Tentative Agreement contact your Local Council office.

All active (meaning dues paying) Members in Good Standing on the count date who have cast their ballot will have their vote counted. Members who are on a leave of absence or voluntary furlough beyond 90 days must continue to pay dues beyond their leave obligation (3 months) in order to remain active with the union and be eligible to vote. You must pay any outstanding dues before the count date or your vote will not be counted. Approval by a simple majority of valid ballots cast by members

NOTE: If you receive the following message while voting via the internet: “THERE ARE NO BALLOTS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR WHICH YOU QUALIFY” or while voting using the telephone: “I AM SORRY, OUR RECORDS INDICATE THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN ELECTIONS AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AT THIS TIME” you will need to contact the AFA Membership Services Department before you can vote.

To vote, follow the instructions below. You may vote as many times as you like, using either the telephone or Internet—only your last vote will be counted in the tally. If you have any questions, please contact the AFA Membership Services Department; office hours are 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, ET. At all other times, please call the UAL MEC Voter Helpline 1-800-624-3907, Extension 545.

By Internet

1. Go to: http://www.afanet.org/elections and click the link under Click Here to VOTE.

If you have your VIN (voter ID number) and PIN (personal ID number), skip to Step 2. Otherwise:

• Click the Activate Voting Account button and follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
• In the space provided, enter the Activation Code shown on the front of this page.
• The PIN you choose and the VIN you are given are permanent, confidential voting credentials. Save
  these to log in by telephone or Internet to the BallotPoint system at any time.
• To vote immediately, click Log In and Vote Now. Otherwise, click Return to Login Page to remove
  your new VIN from the screen; later use your VIN and PIN to log in by telephone or Internet to vote.
• Follow the directions for voting. Done!

2. Enter your VIN and PIN, and follow the directions for voting. Done!

By Telephone

1. If you have your VIN (voter ID number) and PIN (personal ID number), skip to Step 2. Otherwise:

• Call toll-free 1.877.AFA.VOTE (1.877.232.8683) from within the United States, Canada, Puerto
  Rico, or Guam. Outside of these toll-free areas call 1.503.419.1666.
• When requested, enter the Activation Code shown on the front of this page.
  
• Write down the VIN (voter ID number) spoken to you.
• Enter a PIN (personal ID number) of your choice, and confirm. Write down the PIN with your VIN.
• The PIN you choose and the VIN you are given are permanent, confidential voting credentials. Save
  these to log in by telephone or Internet to the BallotPoint system at any time.
• If you donft want to immediately vote by phone, hang up and log in later using your VIN and PIN.
• Otherwise, follow the directions for voting. Done!

2. Call toll-free 1.877.AFA.VOTE (1.877.232.8683) from within the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico,
or Guam. Outside of these toll-free areas call 1.503.419.1666.

• When requested, enter your VIN and PIN. Follow the directions for voting. Done!

International Toll-Free Numbers

Flight Attendants based in international locations may dial the toll-free number for 1-800-Dear-AFA from any one of the domicile
locations listed below. Once in the Dear AFA system, select option #2 to be transferred to the BallotPoint voting system.
Frankfurt (FRA) ... 0-800-1015247
Hong Kong (HKG) ... 800-964-443
London (LHR) ... 0800-917-3126
Narita (NRT) ... 00531-121081

What Is a Vote Confirmation Number?

The voting system provides you a “vote confirmation number” after you cast your vote. Save this number to review your vote later, by either phone or Internet.

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