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Staying Compliant With United’s Social Media Policy
Aug 06, 2026
It is important to become familiar with multiple policies and guidelines to ensure you are in compliance. Specifically, ...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2624
Aug 06, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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From The Desk of The MEC President
Aug 05, 2026
On Friday, July 31st, the Company sent out a communication regarding the award in our “One and Done” reassignment arbitr...
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401(k) Plan Limits for 2026
Jul 30, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee In our January 2026 Debrief article, we reported the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had increased...
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Time Extended to Defer Portion of One-Time Payment to 401(k)
Jul 30, 2026
The election opportunity to defer a portion of the One-Time Payment opened July 27, 2026 for eligible Flight Attendants ...
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Visa Compliance for Non-U.S. Passport Holders: A Flight Attendant’s Responsibility
Jul 30, 2026
As Flight Attendants, our job not only takes us around the world, but we are also a diverse work group from all over the...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List – July 2026
Jul 30, 2026
The July 2026 System Seniority List has been published for review by Flight Attendants. It can be found on United’s Flyi...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2623
Jul 30, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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August Bid Month Base Pay Increase: Stepping Through the Pay Scale
Jul 30, 2026
July 30, 2026 (August bid month) marks the second Base Pay increase in just two months since our CBA 2026 went into effe...
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