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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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Change to FML Call On/Off Procedure
Oct 02, 2025
Starting with the October 2025 Bid Month, Family Medical Leave (FML) absences for a Flight Attendant’s own medical condi...
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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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