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JIT Update - August 6, 2026
Aug 08, 2026
In This Edition: -Updated Pay Rates -One-Time Payment -Onboard Crew Rest A Message From the JIT: This communication is p...
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Navigating Delays and Cancellations on Standby Reserve
Aug 06, 2026
MEC Reserve Committee Standby Reserves are an integral part of ensuring a successful operation, fulfilling FAA minimum c...
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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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Staying Compliant With United’s Social Media Policy
Aug 06, 2026
It is important to become familiar with multiple policies and guidelines to ensure you are in compliance. Specifically, ...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2624
Aug 06, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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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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401(k) Plan Limits for 2026
Jul 30, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee In our January 2026 Debrief article, we reported the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had increased...
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Time Extended to Defer Portion of One-Time Payment to 401(k)
Jul 30, 2026
The election opportunity to defer a portion of the One-Time Payment opened July 27, 2026 for eligible Flight Attendants ...
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Visa Compliance for Non-U.S. Passport Holders: A Flight Attendant’s Responsibility
Jul 30, 2026
As Flight Attendants, our job not only takes us around the world, but we are also a diverse work group from all over the...
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