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Navigating Workplace Expectations: A Guide to Dispute Resolution, Attendance, and Performance Management
Aug 21, 2025
The Dispute Resolution, Attendance, and Performance Management Guide serves as a vital resource for maintaining a fair, ...
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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
A Flight Attendant’s Work History tells the story of each Member's time here at United Airlines. It is a record of custo...
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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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