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AFA BOD Update - Agenda Item #3

News from the BOD

Yesterday October 18, 2005, the reports of the International officers were given. The International President, Pat Friend, stated in her report to the BOD on the proposed agenda item #3 "Seniority Merger Policy, "I urge this 2005 Board of Directors to think carefully before overturning the decision of their predecessors in order to accommodate an individual circumstance." 

The International Vice President, George Donahue said, "Seniority is the bedrock of our profession." and "...has been applied repeatedly over the last 19 years, with minimal damage to the AFA flight attendant population." and "There is only a relative degree of fairness depending upon the courage of the leadership to fully educate its members. I urge this board to vote AGAINST Agenda #3 and its proposed change." 

Needless to say there was a marked change in the AMW contingent upon hearing the International Officers come out AGAINST a change to the C&B merger policy. But as all of us have realized, there really is only one FAIR way to merge seniority lists and AFA International BOD adopted that change 19 years ago when they came to terms on HOW to merge seniority lists.

As this E-Line information is being sent out, the Agenda Committee is meeting and watching a thorough presentation of our position being given by the MEC President. More information will be forthcoming as the Agenda Item comes to the floor.

Thank You,

MEC Communications Chair

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Seniority Integration Letter PICK UP

We have heard from many of you that you received your green post card which notified you of a certified letter requiring pick up at your local post office. A member of your family or designee can sign for your letter. Please visit the post office to pick up your letter. Much time, effort and money was spent to making sure that every flight attendant received their letter. Certified letters were sent because it is outlined in the Constitution and By Laws of AFA to provide a method of tracking who has and has not received their letters. We, the Seniority Integration team, would appreciate it is all members that have not received their letter, to take a little time out of their day and pick up your letter. If you have any questions on the procedures, please contact your local postal authorities. 

Thank you, 

Marianne Moore and John Humphrey 
Seniority Integration Committee

Safe Landings Always!

Marianne Moore
MEC Legislative Affairs, US Airways, AFA-CWA

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