Greetings,

The position of MEC SCHEDULING CHAIRPERSON will be voted on the 11^th of August.  For those interested in the position please submit your resume to MEC Vice President Debra McDougald at dsnazzy@aol.com by noon on August 9th 2009.

I. MEC GRIEVANCE CHAIRPERSON

Purpose and Scope:

The Master Executive Council (MEC) Grievance Chair is the primary manager of both the MEC grievances as well as all other grievances at the System Board level.  Attendance at hearings and assistance in arbitration is essential to this job.  This individual will work closely with the AFA staff attorney assigned to American Eagle.  Grievance work is “deadline work.”  There are no set hours.  Depending on the deadline, at times this will necessitate extremely long workdays; other times the workday will be of normal duration.  The duties of the office include both clerical functions as well as an active role in MEC Grievance Mediation and will include participation in LEC Grievances Mediation.  The Grievance Chair will have as their primary objective the protection of all Flight Attendants against arbitrary and unjust disciplinary action.  The Grievance Chair shall uphold, defend and enforce the collective bargaining agreement, side letters of agreement, grievance and any other settlements, MEC policy and the AFA Constitution and Bylaws.  The Grievance Chair shall act to secure the fastest possible procedure for all Flight Attendants in the arbitration of their grievance for disciplinary action.

Duties:

1.            File all MEC grievances.

2.            Prepare and assemble files.

3.            Collect evidence and establish that the alleged violation has occurred.  This will normally include soliciting documentation from the various bases.

4.            Assist the AFA staff attorney(s) in preparation of all System Board hearings.

5.            Ensure that time limits are met for filings, appeals and petitions.

6.            Make sure all hotel accommodations and air transportation are coordinated for the grievant(s) and Union witness (es) when arbitration is scheduled.

7.            Clearly, concisely and persuasively explain the Union’s position concerning a grievance.

8.            Frankly explain to a grievant, LEC Officer or the MEC when there is little or no chance of winning a grievance.

9.            Prepare grievance reports to present at MEC meetings.

10.         Present proposed settlements of dispute between the Union and the Company to the MEC.

11.         Schedule settlement conferences, meetings of the System Board of Adjustment and arbitrations.

12.         If any dispute arises regarding the merits of a contract grievance, present the dispute to the MEC for their determination to terminate or continue the grievance process.

13.         Recommend resolution of grievances consistent with the policy of the MEC.

14.         Act in an advisory role of the MEC and MEC Grievance matters.

15.         Study MEC Grievance problems and prepare recommendations to be presented to the MEC for consideration.

16.         Review material, handle correspondence and keep the MEC members well informed of current MEC Grievance developments through MEC newsletters and/or reports at MEC meetings.

17.         Attend company debriefings when MEC Grievance related issues are discussed.

18.         The MEC Grievance Chair will report to the MEC President

Note - This Committee will go to the MEC President for questions or concerns.