Greetings,

AFA 66 eCommunication - Wednesday, September 2, 2009

In Memory of Yosefa
Labor Community Labor Day Breakfast
New Cabin Reciprocal Jumpseat
September 11th Memorial
LEC Meeting
PHX Crew News
Involuntary Furlough Fact Sheet
CBT Due by October 31st at Noon
Mandatory Meeting Representation
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  It is with deep sadness that AFA Council 66 announces the passing of America West Flight Attendant, Yosefa Ofer. We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to Yosefa's family and friends. She'll live in our hearts forever. 


Labor Community Labor Day Breakfast

Freedom Airlines - Delta Connection Cabin Reciprocal Seat Agreement
 
AFA66 is pleased to announce a new reciprocal cabin seat agreements effective immediately between US Airways and Freedom Airlines - Delta Connection Cabin Reciprocal Seat Agreement. This brings the total number of cabin seat agreements to 18. You can review the policies for all of our cabin seat agreements on our website at AFA66.org and click the Cabin Seat Agreements link.

September 11th Memorial Service

AFA Council 66 will be holding a memorial service at Tempe Town Lake on September 11th at 6pm. This memorial service is to honor the fallen crew members of the 9/11 attacks.  The location is West of the main amphitheater on the waters edge.  This service will be approximately 30-45 minutes long.  Following our memorial, the city of Tempe will begin their event.  You and your family are welcome to both events.



LEC Meeting
 
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m
Where: AFA Council 66 Office
505 S. 48th Street Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85281 
 
LEC meetings are the place to be to get updated information on merger, single contract negotiations, and officer/committee activities. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend.
 
Involuntary Furlough Fact Sheet

PHX Crew News

On Thursday, September 17th, the Company will be hosting a Pilot and Flight Attendant Crew News session in PHX. This session will be held at the US Airways Training Center.  All Flight Attendants are encouraged to attend.

Computer Based Training (CBT) must be completed by October 31, 2009 at Noon.

If you need assistance with CBT, please contact cbt.support@usairways.com

You will find a quick link to CBT on our website @ afa66.org under the Links section. 
 

Representation at a Mandatory Meeting 
 
If the Company calls you in for a Mandatory Meeting, you do not have to face Management alone. Your AWA Contract entitles you to be accompanied by a trained Union Grievance Representative.  Once you receive written or telephone notification of a mandatory meeting with the Company, IMMEDIATELY call the Union Hotline for representation: 
 
(480) 966-1231  ext. 32
or toll free (800) 200-2555  ext. 32
 
You will be prompted to leave a message:
 
Please speak clearly
Give your name
Give your C #
Give the date and time of your meeting
Give a contact number where you can be reached
Your call will be returned within 48 hours.
Mandatory meetings can be rescheduled by you or your grievance representative if necessary to ensure that you are represented.
AFA strongly encourages Union Representation at all mandatory meetings



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