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Questions about Effective Date of New Hourly Rates of Pay

September 20, 2016 - AFA Article

Our recent communication to the joint Membership regarding the effective date of the recently negotiated rates of pay is generating a number of questions.

One United - New pay rate impact on Pre-Merger CO Sept.16 payroll advice

September 13, 2016 - AFA Article

The new base pay rates became effective for the September bid month. For Pre-Merger CO Flight Attendants, the first semi payment for September is on the Sept. 16 check.

Joint MEC Elects New MEC Officers

September 6, 2016 - AFA Article

The Joint MEC has elected a President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer for the balance of the term, effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2017. 

One United - More info about the JCBA Date of Signing items

September 1, 2016 - AFA Article

Last week we announced the start of the implementation of the Flight Attendants’ Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA). Remember that the JCBA will be implemented in phases and only the Date of Signing (DOS) items are in effect now that we are in the September bid month. 

One United - JCBA implementation framework

August 27, 2016 - AFA Article

Now that Flight Attendants have voted to ratify a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) we are beginning the work needed to implement the new contract and finally bring all United Flight Attendants together into a single team. AFA and United will work closely on the JCBA implementation, and we will keep you informed as we do so.

New Contract: Pay Rates and Seniority List Implementation

August 16, 2016 - AFA Article

We’ve received a number of questions inquiring as to when the increased rates of pay in our new Contract will be effective as well as when we will see these increased rates in our paychecks. 

New Beginnings

August 12, 2016 - MEC President Letter

A message from AFA-CWA United Master Executive Council President Ken Diaz.

United is United

August 12, 2016 - AFA Article

We have a ratified contract. With some of the highest numbers in AFA history, over 90 percent participated in the vote with 53% voting to ratify the agreement.

A Message from the United MEC President

August 10, 2016 - MEC President Letter

There are just under two days left to make one of the biggest decisions of our careers. It has been a privilege to talk with you throughout this ratification process and to have the opportunity to get to know and hear from our flying partners who proudly flew as Continental and Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants.

Don’t Forget to Vote: 3 Days Left to Vote on Tentative Agreement

August 9, 2016 - AFA Article

This vote is too important to let someone else decide your future for you. Your voting instructions and the Tentative Agreement Summary booklet should have arrived at your home long ago. The publication includes your Activation Code and instructions on how to cast your ballot at VoteNet, our secure voting site (a link can be accessed through OurContract.org or unitedafa.org). 

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