Bidding for Voluntary Furlough has closed and United has awarded 1,101 bids.  The next step in the process will be the award of Partnerships.  Partnership Bidding will close on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 0800 Central Time.  Results of the Partnership Flying Awards are required before finalizing the Voluntary Furlough Award.

The Partnership Program was established solely for the protection of United Flight Attendant jobs and will be implemented only when the need for involuntary furlough exists. In this program, a single line of flying will be shared by two flight attendants. This program will be implemented following voluntary furloughs and when a domicile overage situation still exists.

In the past, many of our flying partners have taken advantage of the flexibility available through this program and in the process have helped save the jobs of others who might have been impacted by an involuntary furlough.  In order to post your interest in a Partnership or find a partner, in Unimatic, access the Trade Board (TRDBRD/PART). 

Once you have identified a partner, Partnership Bidding is accomplished via “SkyNet.”  For additional information, refer to the Partnership 11 Program available on our website. 

If you have additional questions, please contact your Local Council office.