Recent content by UFAU_FlyBoy

Okay, I did a bit of research and put all the highlights together: Process for a Representation Dispute: Eligible voters = seniority list. Furlough, disciplinary suspension, LOA: doesn't matter. Basically, if you're on the list, then your representation depends upon the outcome of the...

StewGuy86, It's based on idle, raw speculation. The two carriers have long pined for a combined route network, and with all the uncertainty in the industry and at the two carriers right now, we're all trying to look brainy like we see something coming. There's nothing in the news. No buzz on...

spacewaitress, I'm really sorry that what you're hearing on the line is negative in tone. You're right, whining and bitching are counterproductive. Are these UFAU people, or are they regular line F/A's spreading the word on their own? I'll pass along your comments to the front line as a timely...

DellDude, The idea of the 1:5 slotting is not to reduce anyone's seniority to 1/5. It's actually kinda the opposite. The idea is that carrier B has 5 times the employees carrier A has. Employees are slotted in order from their respective seniority lists BBBBBA BBBBBA BBBBBA... If you're an A...

usairways_vote_NO, Yes, you're right about the run-off. That provision wasn't part of my mantra since we at UAL are only facing a two-party election, and a run-off would be moot. I apologize for my omission and thank you for checking me. But yes, in the three-party scenario at AA, if no...

Jimntx, The Railway Labor Act (RLA), and the National Mediation Board (NMB) that administer it, do not tolerate carrier influence or interference in representational elections. Our advisors tell us that the penatlies far outweigh any potential benefits for a carrier. Carriers' employees can't...

Jim, you're a good sport. We've ribbed you a few times and it's nice to see you're not offended. The AA vs. APFA distinction is well taken and conceded. Thank you. I looked at some other posts after asking you about APFA and I now realize that the issue seems to be more internal than what I...

Light Years, that was exactly it. Thanks! And you're right: any more detail is just academic unless we're bidding schedules together. Sorry, guys, I guess it was insensitive of me to just ask without saying why I was looking. I'm a UAL flight attendant. On voluntary furlough myself. You're...

What is the senioroty date of the most junior USAir F/A? Does anyone have a reasonable breakdown of USAir F/A seniority? Your help is very much appreciated. Thanks.

Please email Testimonial@UFAU.org and tell your story. Tell why you like or dislike AFA-CWA. Tell why you are eager for the switch to UFAU. Got a good story about how AFA-CWA didn't perform to your expectations? Email it to UFAU! Have an opinion about how we got to this point in our...

Umm, Ronin? I don't know you, but who's the nimrod buying things? I hate to break it to you, bro, but retiree cuts DO come out of your pocket, and mine, in the phase of our work lives when we're least able to do anthing (active or passive) about it. Now, I'm a F/A, so maybe you wouldn't...

Oh, I missed some stuff. I sure hope you have more concrete hopes for Pat than "pressure to stay in touch...and be accountable" and "make this CWA affiliation deliver." I don't know about you, but I've never been able to get that cAFArrot in front of us, so I'm getting a new stick. The time...

I believe that the contract gives the union control over the seniority list, or at least changes to it. What AFL-CIO union has ever, or would ever, go out on strike for us? If you don't like the officer compensation or anything to do with MAG, then GOOD NEWS! The UFAU Constitution is the...

1. The Treamsters are fighting the dues checkoff because their contract language protected it. We don't have that problem at UAL; our dues procedure will remain the same. 2. Even without the dues checkoff, PFAA is getting about 90% VOLUNTARY dues deductions from F/A credit union accounts; that...

Sneak peek for those of you on this forum: That info and MUCH MORE is probably coming to www.UFAU.org as the movement progresses. You'll have to wait for some of it, but WHOA is it gonna be good! By the way, if you haven't gone to www.UFAU.org today, set aside an hour and GO! TONS of good info...