| Hello Everyone,
As the International seasonal
flying starts up, there are a few reminders we would like to
pass along from some of the questions we’ve received
recently. There will be some of you who will be flying
international for the first time and the following may be
helpful to you.
First, please make sure you have the most current service flow
booklet for the A330, B767 or B75E. Things have changed since
last year with the re-configuration of the A330, the LOD/O
assisting with boarding and the addition of the sixth flight
attendant on the B75E. Also, please familiarize yourself with
Section 12 of your contract, International Flying, regarding
duty-time regulations.
Also:
Section 12-7, line 32 reads: The ‘A’ position flight
attendant shall be designated as the "Cabin Service Director"
and shall be responsible for directing all onboard service.
Section 9-34, line 16 reads: On an international pairing,
position selection for all vacated line holder positions shall
be based on seniority among the flight attendants originating
the pairing and shall be made at least one hour and ten
minutes (1:10) prior to scheduled departure.
Section 10-12, line 35 reads: When a flight departure is
delayed for more than three (3:00) hours, the flight attendant
who is scheduled for such flight shall not be required to
stand by and shall be relieved of duty at his/her request,
provided that other flight attendants are available to replace
him/her without increasing the delay. A flight attendant
desiring to be relieved shall remain on duty until the relief
flight attendant reports for duty. A flight attendant
exercising this option shall forfeit any pay and credit that
may be accumulated under Paragraphs J. or K. of this Section.
CREW MEMBER SELF DEFENSE TRAINING:
The Transportation Security Administration Office of Law
Enforcement, in conjunction with the Federal Air Marshall
Service continues to offer an advanced self defense training
program that includes appropriate and effective responses for
defending against an attacker. The program is two parts:
First, the flight attendant will receive a DVD and manual to
become familiar with basic self defense concepts and
techniques. Second, the flight attendant will attend one day
of "hands-on" training.
For flight attendants that live in the Philadelphia area, the
course is offered at:
Delaware County Community College
85 North Malin Road
Broomall, PA 19008
Upcoming classes are scheduled for: May 18; June 11 & 22.
Contact: Peggy Dugan for further details
mdugan@dccc.edu
(610) 359-4127
Question: I’m based in Philadelphia but commute from
Charlotte. Can I attend a training class in Charlotte?
Answer: Yes. Once you
are qualified (and the qualifications may vary slightly from
location to location) you can attend in another city. For a
list of locations, dates and contact information please go to:
http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/training/cmsdt_training_locations.shtm
Question: How much will
this cost me?
Answer: The training
and training materials are FREE.
Question: How long does the class last?
Answer: The on-site
portion of the training program lasts 8-9 hours.
Question: Do I need to show ID to get into the class?
Answer: Yes, you will
need to show your company ID and either your Driver’s license
or Passport.
If you want to attend in a city closer to your home, please
contact the person associated with the local program. One
PHL-based flight attendant, who recently completed the
program, said "I feel more secure on the aircraft and much
safer at our overnights now that I’ve completed this program."
PROBLEMS WITH AGENTS:
We are not receiving as many complaints from flight attendants
who commute to/from PHL as we were last month or the month
before. However, we do still hear from flight attendants who
are having problems with agents as they are trying to commute
to/from work. If you are still having problems, especially
with agents at PHL, please continue to let your local AFA
office know what happened to you and we will continue to work
with the Customer Service personnel at PHL.
Email:
Council70@afausairways.org
ATL COMMUTERS:
If you live commute from Atlanta, you will soon be able to
obtain a SIDA badge so that you can resume access to the ATL
security checkpoint from the designated airport parking lot.
If you have not received a letter from the company and you
commute from ATL, please contact Mark Stelzer at InFlight
Administration as soon as possible. His number is:
480-693-5827.
FIRST SICK CALL OF THE YEAR:
There continues to be some confusion on the language regarding
your first sick occurrence each year. Section 8-1, line 15
reads: As an exception to the above, the Company agrees to pay
sick time at 100% pay and credit or the first sick occurrence
originating in a calendar year up to a maximum of four (4)
consecutive calendar days.
Question: I have a
2-day on Monday and Tuesday and again on Friday and Saturday.
If I’m sick for both trips and this is my first sick call of
the year, will I get paid 100% for both trips?
ANSWER: No, you will
NOT be paid 100% for both trips, only the first trip because
this is not four consecutive calendar days. Please refer to
Section 8-1 for more information.
HOW TO RECEIVE LEC AND MEC E-LINES:
If this E-line has been forwarded to you, please take a moment
to sign up to receive E-Lines from your local LEC, MEC as well
as other LEC E-lines, if you so choose. You can do this by
going to:
http://www.unionvoice.org/e_line_afa_usairways/join.tcl
TRANSPORTATION DAY of
ACTION
This Thursday, there will be a rally in Washington, D.C. at
12p at The National Mall. For more information, go to:
www.afanet.org
RESERVE INFO:
If you did not see the latest MEC Reserve update last week,
please refer to:
http://www.afausairways.org/Eline/may09_07.htm
Please keep in mind that the
company is not obligated to release a reserve into their INV
and/or OFF days. This is done as a courtesy. Please continue
to document any reserve-related issues and contact your LEC
Reserve Chair, Omar Bryant, at:
OBryant@afausairways.org
AIRCRAFT CLEANING:
Once again, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with
Section 30-2 E. (Cabin Cleaning Duties). A flight
attendant will not be required to perform such cabin cleaning
duties after the conclusion of his/her duty day. (30-2, line
32).
Regards,
John McCorkle - President
Association of Flight Attendants
Philadelphia Council #70
US Airways
OFFICE: 215-492-0840
MOBILE: 215-300-4742
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LOCAL COUNCIL CONTACT NUMBERS
Your local council office
number is 215-492-0840 and the fax number is 215-492-0842.
Office hours are M-F, 9-6. Additionally, you can contact your
officers and reps after normal business hours and on weekends.
John McCorkle, LEC President
JMcCorkle@afausairways.org
215-300-4742
Grace Jones, LEC Vice President
GJones@afausairways.org
215-796-0060
Dan Sampey, LEC Sec/Treas.
DSampey@afausairways.org
215-300-8821
Omar Bryant, LEC Council Rep and RSV Chair
OBryant@afausairways.org 215-240-0339
Pat Williams-Harter, Safety
& Health Chair
PWHarter@afausairways.org 215-688-6718
Paul Frishkorn, Benefits,
Maternity, OIJ - Chair
PFrishkorn@afausairways.org 610-544-2875
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