AFA-CWA DTW eNEWS
December 18, 2007
 
 
Happy Holidays From Local Executive Council 94
As 2007 draws to a close, your Local AFA Officers would like to thank all of you who participated in your union, volunteered in committees, walked picket lines, and sent letters to your representatives about flight attendant issues.  We look forward to 2008 and pledge to work for positive change for our members in Detroit and system wide.  We remain dedicated to working on what we can change, no matter how long it may take.  Working together, we are a strong force for change. 
 
Local AFA Committee Positions Open
Committee Chair positions for the 2008-2010 term open in January.  Local Chairs are appointed by the Local Executive Council. Local committees that are open for application are: Air Safety, Occupational Benefits, Hotel, Scheduling, Reserve, Government Affairs, Mobilization, and Communications.  If you are interested in continuing a currently held position or  volunteering for a Chair or Vice Chair position, please send a letter of interest and/or resume to your Local Executive Council at lec94@nwaafa.org.  The deadline for application is January 16, 2008.  Interviews will be held February 6-7th, 2008.
 
Local Executive Council Meeting
 January 9, 2008 at 1:00 pm - please come out to meet your newly elected Local Executive Council.  Bring any questions or issues that you may have; an informal question and answer period will follow.
 
February 2008 Contract Training Planned
Please stay tuned to the hotline for more information on contract training for DTW in February.  Multiple sessions are planned, so that more members can take advantage of this training for the new language in our contract. 
 
The Beacon Foundation
Many thanks to all of our members who participated in the Beacon Foundation benefit this month.  Over $5,300 was raised from your generosity, for Northwest flight attendants in need.  Every dollar donated by our flight attendants through payroll deduction is given back to NWA flight attendants who qualify for financial assistance.  Please visit the Beacon Foundation website for more information about donating or applying for a grant at: www.nwabeaconfoundation.org.
 
Federal Express - No Embargo Dates
FedEx announced that there will be no interruption in personal interline shipping by airline employees this holiday season. There is a 75% discount offered to NWA Employees for Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, Economy Two-Day, and International Priority shipping.  Don't forget to bring your ID badge for verification and that some locations require interline shipping be completed 90 minutes prior to station closing in December. 
 
DTW Local 94 Holiday Office Schedule
December 24th: 9-3p
December 25th: Closed**
**President Elect Diana Mitcham will be in the airport from 2-6p
Regular Office Hours: M-F, 9-5p, under Gate 8
 
DTW Local 94 Contacts
Office: (734) 532-8404 
Belea Bower bbower@nwaafa.org
Janette Rook jrook@nwaafa.org
Jeff Martoia jmartoia@nwaafa.org
Anthony Hytche ahytche@nwaafa.org
John O'Donnell jodonnell@nwaafa.org
Susan Ludwig sludwig@nwaafa.org
 
AFA 94 Website: www.afa94.org
**AFA MEC Website: www.nwaafa.org
**Full list of cell phone/email contacts available on the MEC Website
 
Fly Safe and Fly the Contract!