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Personal Drops and Personal Time Off Clarified
Jul 17, 2025
Our current Contract provides valuable scheduling flexibility through two important provisions: Personal Drops (PD) and ...
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Doctor’s Note for Point Reduction
Jun 26, 2025
As part of the Attendance Management provisions of our Contract in Section 23.F.2, we have the opportunity for Flight At...
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Weekend Absence Certificate Grievance (MEC 8-24) Denied
Jun 11, 2025
MEC Grievance Committee Today, we report that the System Board of Adjustment ruling has denied MEC Grievance 8-24, our g...
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Know Your Work History
Mar 20, 2025
MEC Grievance Committee A Flight Attendant’s Work History tells the story of each Member's time here at United Airlines....
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Social Media Awareness
Feb 20, 2025
This week, we highlight the importance of being mindful, respectful, and aware of the content we share online. As Flight...
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MEC Grievance 4-23 Denied
Jan 23, 2025
In 2022, Management began issuing counseling and performance warnings, in addition to points, when Flight Attendants pro...
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Combined Duty Programming “Piggybacking”
Nov 14, 2024
Combined Duty Programming “Piggybacking” Section 7.I.16. provides Flight Attendants with the ability to combine two duty...
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DOL Responds to United Management's Attempts to Deny Workers Sick Leave Rights
Jul 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2024) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA President Sara Nelson released the following...
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