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MEC 06-24: Understanding The Decision
Aug 20, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee In May and June 2024, the Union learned that management was denying Flight Attendants the right ...
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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Report
Aug 06, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Over the last quarter (April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026), Members filed a total of 318 Worksheets s...
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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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Clearing Up Confusion: Understanding DOT Random Drug Testing for Flight Attendants
Jul 23, 2026
Recent incidents involving Flight Attendants, including discipline and even termination for probationary Flight Attendan...
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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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