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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Update

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Over the last quarter (January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026), Members filed a total of 314 Worksheets systemwide. Out of the 314 worksheets filed, 41 worksheets reported issues that pertained to multiple Contract sections, bringing the total number of issues reported to 355. Total worksheets filed in 2026 was 314. Outlined below are statistics that are affecting the Flight Attendant population. The report also includes the current grievance cases (both contract and discipline) as well as the upcoming cases that your MEC Grievance Committee are handling.

Worksheets by Section

 

Open Worksheets

Top Issues for All Flight Attendants:

5.A.3 - Crew Meals
13.B.1 - Sick Call on/off Procedures
23.F.1 - Attendance and Dependability Points

Top Issues for Lineholders:

7.1 - Trip Trades
7.Q.5 - RX after leaving base
7.Q.6 - INE ineligible for Next Pairing

Top Issues for Reserves:

8.K.1 - Notice of Assignment
8.K.2 - 3 Hour Call Out
8.N - Assignments from Standby Reserve

 

Awaiting Decisions

We are awaiting two (2) decisions from the arbitrator:

  • EWR-01040-2019, dealing with multiple reassignments, this was filed because of the company providing subsequent reassignments after the cancellation of the first.
  • MEC 6-24 dealing with restoration of days off. This was filed when the company pre-emptively blocks days off without regard to a Flight Attendant’s schedule. In some circumstances, making it impossible for a Flight Attendant to utilize a Restored Day Off.

Upcoming Mediation

We currently have two cases scheduled for mediation, MEC 9-23 & MEC 10-23, that both deal with Lineholder reassignments under 7.Q.6 when a Flight Attendant becomes ineligible for their next pairing.

Discipline

Since the first quarter of 2026, we have had seven (7) Flight Attendants returned to work.

We are currently awaiting arbitration decisions for two (2) cases pending before the System Board.

 

Top issues currently contributing to termination include:

  • Sick Call Abuse
  • Attendance and Dependability Points
  • AW4/PW4 Discipline
  • Social Media and the Working Together Guidelines

Contract knowledge is the foundation of our careers. As we continue through 2026, we are committed to providing regular quarterly updates and publishing more articles to support ongoing education.