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AFA-CWA Detroit Local Executive Council 94 eNewsLOCAL 94 COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS MONTH*** Please note: the Local 94 Detroit office will be closed Tuesday, May 6, for an executive council officer meeting. In case of emergency on Tuesday, please phone 313.244.2907. The office will keep regular hours the rest of the week.***
PEER CONFLICT RESOLUTIONRecently, our office has received an alarming spike in reports of crew peer conflict issues where management has gotten involved. In most cases, this "writing up" or "turning in" of fellow crewmembers is for a variety of subjectively perceived "offenses" that we, as frontline people-oriented safety professionals, should be equipped to handle without taking it to the next level. Many of these reports include calling for management intervention over service discrepancies, personality, style and attitude differences and alleged verbal slights. AFA AND YOUR LOCAL 94 OFFICERS STRONGLY DISCOURAGE THIS DIVISIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE PRACTICE BY ALL PARTIES. In the most fundamental sense, this behavior undermines CRM and essential onboard teamwork by destroying mutual trust and respect in the workplace. Absent trust, our on-the-job atmosphere can become infected with suspicion, hostility and even fear of the very colleagues charged to save your life in an emergency. On a practical level, these reports generally lead to management investigations with Q and As for all parties, discipline, and even termination. In the near future, we will be sharing some Peer Conflict Resolution tools that recall the principles of mutual respect in the workplace, along with practical skills to meet on-the-job interpersonal demands. This includes recognizing that tough times affect everyone differently. The AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to assist with many individual issues, as well as crew conflict situations. No one's job should be put at risk because they are having a bad day or because they didn't do a second beverage service. Likewise, no one should wield the threat of management intervention, nor should they ever be so encouraged. If an onboard conflict or scenario leaves you unsure of your options, contact the AFA EAP at (800) 424-2401. Encourage your co-workers to do the same. DELTA VOTES!Delta Flight Attendants vote in the representational election to join AFA, from April 23rd to May 28th. If Delta Flight Attendants are represented by AFA in the event there is a merger, there will be no need for another representational election of the combined group. Our contract will not be at risk and we may begin seeking improvements immediately in a combined agreement. Support our colleagues at Delta in finally gaining a seat at the bargaining table and the protections of a negotiated contract. If you have time to volunteer with the Delta AFA Get-Out-The-Vote campaign, email flight attendant activists at: deltaorganizing@deltaafa.org. DETROIT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTED MEC VICE-PRESIDENT
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