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Greetings,
MASTER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
AUG’09 Your MEC met in Dallas, August 11-13 to conduct business brought before it. On August 11, 2009 elections were held to fill positions at the MEC level. The following members were elected to represent you: MEC President- Robert Barrow, (DFW) MEC Grievance Chair - Carol Harper, (DFW) MEC System Board Alternate - Debra Sutor, (ORD) These members are to be congratulated and we thank them for their willingness to serve.
The following members also shared a willingness to serve in these positions and we would like to thank them for their dedication and look forward to their future involvement in representation of the AFA/CWA Membership For MEC President: Ron Billman (ORD), Joe Oxendine (MIA) For System Board Alternate: Denise Williamson (JFK)
Your Contract Negotiations Team was present and provided bullet points on changes we would like to see in our next agreement with the Company. These were developed after receiving your input through the recent contract survey. Of our 1700 Flight Attendants, over 300 surveys were returned. This provided valuable information on changes you feel should be addressed in our next contract. The team further reported that they will be prepared with a contract opener by the amendable date of October 27, 2009 If there are any specific points in our contract that you would like to submit ideas, suggestions or comments, please send them to afamec@sbcglobal.net
MEC Officers, Local Council Presidents and MEC Committee Chairs also provided their reports. The MEC Webmaster reported that your MEC website is being restructured and simplified to provide you with up to date information on the activities of your Union. The address for your MEC website is http://www.afaeagle.com/ There is valuable information that will assist you at this site and you are encouraged to visit frequently to stay informed. Government Affairs Committee Chair, Mary Oswald, reported that the FMLA corrections act (s.1422) has run into some problems in the Senate and needs your input. A renewed effort is underway. Call your Senator and demand they co-sponsor this important legislation. Local GAC Chairs and committee members will be in the crew lounges with contact information and your support is vital. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is in need of representatives at all bases. This position is of special importance in that it provides special assistance to your peers in time of need. If you feel that this is an area that you can be of help or would like further information please contact your Local EAP Chair or President. The Chair of MEC Air, Safety and Health is vacant and an election will be held August 23, 2009. Each candidate will be
allowed the opportunity to interview with the MEC for this
position. If interested in serving please contact your
Local President for more information. Resumes should be submitted by 22 August to
MEC Vice-President Deb McDougald dsnazzy1@gmail.com. A vacancy on the Contract Negotiation Team also exists and will be filled by Special election on the 27th of August. Resumes should be submitted to the MEC President Robert Barrow afamec@sbcglobal.net no later than 25 August. Interviews will also be scheduled and if you need further information please contact your Local President. Every member is encouraged to communicate with your Union leadership when you have questions, concerns and suggestions. If your elected leadership is unaware of issues that affect the membership these concerns cannot be resolved. Your active participation in your Union is imperative in continuing our goal of total unity within our organization. During the upcoming contract negotiations this is especially important. In Solidarity, Your Master Executive Council |
