AFA-CWA DTW eNEWS

February 14, 2008 

DTW Town Hall Meeting - February 26th

Please join Local Executive Council 94 and guest speaker AFA International President Patricia Friend in 2 sessions of Town Hall Meetings on February 26th, from 9-11 am and 1-3:30 pm in the DTW Westin Columbus Room.  AFA Union leaders and legal advisors are focused on merger partner possibilities and refining plans for the various scenarios we may face.  AFA is keenly aware of the likelihood of consolidation in the industry, and are determined to keep you informed of your rights and risks should NWA merge with another carrier.  Information from merger strategic planning meetings will be discussed and member questions will be answered.

DTW Contract Training - February 25th

Local 94 President Diana Mitcham and AFA Attorney Scott Goodman, along with other Local Officers, will be conducting informal contract training in DTW on February 25th in the AMFA office (next to AFA's office.)  Two sessions, at 11 am and 3 pm, are planned.  Helpful schedule handouts for Regular and Reserve lineholders will be available. 

SLIC Bid Deadline Delay - New SLIC Counselors

Due to a delay in printing and distribution of the bid packet, the SLIC bid deadline is delayed one day and until February 18th at 9:00 local.  The bid resolution deadline is February 23rd.  Local 94 extends a warm welcome to our new DTW SLIC Counselors, Kimberly Salenik and Rosie Burleson.  They will be training this month and SLIC Counselors from other locations will be brought in to assist.

NWA Outlook Web Access Email (OWA)

As a reminder be aware that emails sent via the company Outlook Web Access Email (as with the old Centry email system) can be monitored, logged, and used in company investigations.  It is advisable to avoid using your NWA OWA email address (firstname.lastname@nwa.com) for anything personal or for any union business. 

Release Time Exceptions

If you are exceeding the contractual post-flight release time of 15 or 30 minutes, please contact Scheduling to receive a Release Time Exception to be credited for your complete duty period.  Many duties can cause you to exceed the release time: awaiting wheelchairs, UM escorting, remaining onboard for the LFA/Purser "walk around," monitoring through passengers, etc.

DTW Luggage Storage Time Limits

On February 12th, LEC 94 met with DTW Base Management and shared your concerns regarding their announcement to limit the DTW luggage storage to 10 days.  Management has agreed to increase the time limit to 30 days after this feedback.  Thank you for raising your concerns so that we could address this problem.

Crew Facility Improvement Suggestions Requested

DTW Management has agreed to partner with AFA and local members to create a plan to improve our work environment.  Please submit ideas to Daniel Grey at dgrey@nwaafa.org.  Ideas that have already been submitted include: stools for SLIC room, new carpet in halls, better set-up/amenities in lounge, etc.

PBS Online Tutorial Time Testing

Approximately 50 DTW FAs offered to participate in the Preferential Bidding System Online Tutorial, to be conducted in MSP Bldg F during the week of February 18th.  Contract Section 11 F designates a local union representative to select participants by drawing.  One FA is selected to participate in the test, with two others selected as alternates.  The drawing will be conducted in DTW tomorrow.

Dates to Remember

• DTW Contract training: February 25th - AFA/AMFA office
• DTW Town Hall Meeting - February 26th - Westin DTW
• CWA Legislative Conference in Washington DC: April 6th - 9th    
• Local Council meeting: April 16th
• Board of Directors Special Local Council Meeting: May 7th
• Board of Directors Meeting held in MKE : July 8th -10th