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Discouraging the Opt-in for CCS 7.Q.1 Reassignments
Sep 29, 2022
SEP 29 - United announced their intent to implement a voluntary, non-Contractual method of receiving notification throug...
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Call Wait Times and Obtaining Lodging through Self-help
Aug 11, 2022
AUG 11 - Flight Attendants should not be required to reduce their already shortened rest periods, and we cautioned the c...
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Using Telephone Technology to Improve Rest
Aug 11, 2022
AUG 11 - Flight Attendants can now expect to receive calls from Crew Scheduling that will consistently be identified as ...
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Confirming your Beneficiary Designations – Life Insurance & 401(k) Accounts
Jul 01, 2022
JUL 01 - It’s important that we protect our families and our hard-earned benefits by ensuring our beneficiary designatio...
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AFA Structure – Local Executive Council (LEC)
Jun 14, 2022
JUN 14 - Your Local Executive Council should be the first stop when questions or issues arise. These are trained volunte...
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United Announces Alphanumeric Pairing Expansion
May 17, 2022
MAY 17 - United scheduling introduced the expansion of numerical pairings to become alphanumeric or containing both lett...
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An Example of Standing Together
May 17, 2022
MAY 17 - Thirty-seven years ago today, United Airlines pilots struck over management’s demand for a B scale. And for 29 ...
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Mandatory Meetings for New Hire (Probationary) Flight Attendants
May 13, 2022
MAY 13 - As our newest flying partners progress into their careers as Flight Attendants, we are learning of a number of ...
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B767 Crew Rest Location Exception Discontinued
Apr 29, 2022
APR 29 - We will return to our pre-pandemic Crew Rest policy on the B767-300/400 (76A/C/L/S) and will utilize the design...
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