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MEC Grievance 1-26: Challenging Improper Reserve Availability Requirements
Jul 14, 2026
In March of this year, the Union filed MEC Grievance 1-26 to challenge the company’s arbitrary and improper position tha...
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Why File A Local Council Worksheet?
Jul 09, 2026
Answer: If it is not officially reported, it appears to never have happened; and if it appears to never have happened, c...
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Flight Time Pay During Diversions
Jul 09, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee CBA Section 2.O Flight Time Know your rights under the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Su...
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One & Done Reassignments Grievance (EWR 1040-19)
Jul 03, 2026
One & Done Reassignments Grievance (EWR 1040-19) The Union has prevailed in our “One & Done” reassignment grieva...
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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Update
May 14, 2026
Over the last quarter (January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026), Members filed a total of 314 Worksheets systemwide. Out of the...
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Deadhead Reminder - Drinking Alcohol Do’s & Don’ts
Apr 01, 2026
Deadheading assignments allow us to sit in a passenger seat while still being recognized as an on-duty crew member. It i...
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Sick Leave Abuse
Feb 19, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee If you read the prior quarterly update from the MEC Grievance Committee, you may have noted that...
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White Flag Pay Indicator and Eligibility & Clarification
Jan 29, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Sections 4.B.2 and 4.B.3 in our Contract are provisions that explain White and Purple Flag Pay. ...
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Navigating Trip Refusals and Staying Compliant
Nov 06, 2025
MEC Grievance Committee There has been an increase in instances where the company has taken punitive action for what the...
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