This is the letter that Mike sent out. He makes no distinction between 200 recall letters and the possible recall letters. He say EVERYONE must return the form or be removed from the list.
If people have contacted the union expressing concerns about being removed from the list if they did not return the possible recall form then they should have put out an e-line explaining the details further.
Otherwise, people like me, will assume that the union is letting the company do what they want regardless of what the contract says.
JUNE 2006 RECALL - LETTERS AND FORMS
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Dear Sara,
JUNE RECALL-LETTERS AND FORMS
The Company has formally announced a recall of involuntary furloughed US Airways Flight Attendants effective June 1, 2006. Previously, via a CBS message and a press release, the Company had announced a recall of 400 Flight Attendants to occur in June and August. At this time the Company has told AFA they will be recalling 200 Flight Attendants for June and an additional 80 Flight Attendants effective August 1, 2006. According to Mike Finn, Director of Crew Resources, the reason for the change was driven by marketing. Due to block hour projections he has told AFA the Company is planning to recall 230 Flight Attendants in December. Increased aircraft utilization and the introduction of the first two of twenty five Embraer 190 mainline jets scheduled to begin revenue service in January 2007 would seem to account for the Company projection.
I believe it is necessary for you to know what the Company is planning however, please understand any recall planned beyond August is subject to change due to variety of factors.
Originally the June and August recalls were planned as a simultaneous event. The Company has now chosen to offer two separate recalls. Prior to the August recall another transfer bid will be issued and a clearer picture of where the need to recall will emerge.
The June recall will have 160 positions available in PHL, 20 positions available in BOS and 20 positions available in LGA. Recall letters have been sent to the 200 most senior Flight Attendants on the involuntary furlough list informing them they are being recalled. Recall letters have been sent out to the remainder of involuntary Flight Attendants notifying them of a possible recall based on the more senior Flight Attendants electing to pass. Here are some important points to remember:
Please review Section 19, Reduction in Personnel, of the Flight Attendant Agreement. A link to Section 19 has been provided in this Eline.
An involuntary furloughed Flight Attendant has the option to pass the recall as long as there are more junior Flight Attendants on the involuntary furlough list.
As the Recall Form indicates there are three base choices available as well as the option to pass. Please be aware that if you only want to accept a recall to a particular base and by virtue of your seniority could have held a recall to another base that will be considered a pass.
If you accept recall and you were not previously domiciled in the base awarded and you have not passed a previous mainline recall, you will be eligible for reasonable moving and relocation expenses pursuant to Section 5.A.3 of the Agreement.
If you were displaced from a base prior to your involuntary furlough, you are no longer eligible for priority return to that base.
Recall Forms must be received by Inflight Administration by Noon (EDT), May 3, 2006.
The recall notice and form has been mailed to the most recent address on record with the Company. If you are not sure the Company's has your current address you may call Thelma Summers, Inflight Administration, 8:30 -1700 Monday through Friday at 800 327-0117, prompts 1,5,4,4.
It is critical EVERYONE return the form to Inflight Administration by Noon (EDT) May 3, 2006. Failure to return the form will result in your resignation and your name will be removed from the Flight Attendant Seniority List.
A complete list of involuntary furloughed Flight Attendants has been provided to the Local Councils. Please feel free to call your local representatives or the MEC Office with any questions.
For those involuntary furloughed US Airways Flight Attendants who have accepted a Flight Attendant Position at America West you will not be receiving a recall letter or form. If your seniority entitles you to a recall (affecting your seniority in PHX upon operational integration) that will be noted and you will be so advised by the Company.
Thank you,
Mike Flores, President
