AFA - US Airways E-Line
March 28, 2002
http://www.afausairways.org/eline.htm
Contents:
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ITD Flight Attendants - Short
Blocks in February
-
Flight Attendant Whistleblower
Protections
Agreed to by FAA and OSHA
-
MEC Special Meeting Notice -
April 8 & 9
-
Workers Memorial Day, April
28
ITD Flight
Attendants - Short Blocks in February
It has been brought to our
attention that Flight Attendants in the ITD who had short blocks in February
were not paid their guarantees of 80 hours at their applicable rates of
pay. After informing management of the problem, we received assurances
that the problems with pay discrepancies would be resolved immediately.
International Transoceanic
Division Flight Attendants with short blocks in February will be paid International
rates of pay as well as any applicable premiums up to 80 hours as originally
agreed. The premium rates include senior pay, aft lead pay, galley pay,
and LODO.
Flight
Attendant Whistleblower Protections
Agreed to by FAA and OSHA
WASHINGTON, DC- The
Federal Aviation Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining the
process for whistleblower protections to be granted to flight attendants
and other aviation workers.
"Whistleblower protections
for employees are vitally important to the safety and security of our aviation
system," said Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, International
President Patricia Friend. "An employee's ability to report a potentially
dangerous problem without fear of retribution from management is an essential
component in a truly secure system."
Read the full AFA press release:
http://www.afanet.org/Press%20Releases/pr038602_whistle_blower.htm
MEC
Special Meeting Notice - April 8 & 9
In accordance with the AFA
Constitution and Bylaws Article VII D.2., the MEC President, Karen Lascoli,
has called a Special Meeting of the MEC for April 8 & 9, 2002 at 10:00
am. The following shall constitute the agenda:
1. Presentation
by Bill Swelbar, AFA Financial Consultant and Airline Analyst
2. Ed Gilmartin,
Assistant General Counsel: Presentation on the US Airways Application to
the Federal Loan Guarantee Board and Related Legal Topics
3. Clare Burt, AFA
Manager of Collective Bargaining: Staff Support Discussion
4. Wilson Center
Survey Discussion
5. Negotiating Committee
Discussion
6. Communication
Discussion on the above-outlined agenda (AFA Staff Support - Dawn Deeks
or Jeff Zack)
All members in good standing
are always welcome to attend. However, please be aware that due to the
sensitive nature of some of the Company information that might be discussed,
there is a possibility that the MEC may close this meeting.
The meeting will be held
at the AFA International Office:
1275 K Street NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, DC
Directions by public
transportation to AFA:
From NATIONAL
AIRPORT, take METRO BLUE LINE towards ADDISON ROAD. Get off at MCPHERSON
SQ METRO STATION. Walk 0.2 mile NE to 1275 K ST NW
Workers
Memorial Day, April 28
On Sunday, April 28, the
labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember
workers who have been killed or injured on the job, and to renew the fight
for strong safety and health protections. This Workers Memorial Day has
special significance as we honor those who lost their lives on September
11.
For decades, unions have
led the struggle for improving working conditions and dignity and respect
on the job. Unions, including AFA, have made the workplace safer by lobbying
for passage of laws and federal protections. But more must be done to protect
America's workers.
If you'd like to get involved
and make a difference on Workers Memorial Day, visit: http://www.aflcio.org/safety/wmd.htm
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