Education Committee

When snowstorms, hurricanes, aircraft issues (the list goes on) arise, we can end up on long duty days and short overnights. While we do not have a “drop dead” clause in our Contract, we do have language in Article 25 that pertains to when a Flight Attendant is unsafe to fly or perform required duties. Let’s take a moment to discuss this language. Updated to include the 10-Hour Rest Rule.

Included in our “Flight Attendant Work Rules and Expectations/Company Policies” are classes of “Unacceptable Conduct/Behavior” that can result in discipline up to termination. Class I Violations include (but are not limited to): theft, dishonesty, use of illegal drugs, working while under the influence of alcohol, possession of firearms, and sleeping or appearing to sleep while working as a Crewmember (not DHing). Number 17 on the Class I Violation list has been the reason for a VAST number of terminations over the last several years… and it simply involves not being within two (2) hours driving distance of the domicile associated with a Reserve block while liable for contact.

How do I bid? What are all these rounds and how does Vacation Bidding work? Should I bid for 7, 14, or 21 day slots? How about trading after vacation bidding? We’ve got answers to all these questions and more in our Basics of Vacation Bidding.

A Personal Illness Note (PIN) must be submitted electronically via SWALife, within the time restrictions listed in Article 32.5 in order to excuse your absence. Keep in mind, you may use the PIN – OR – a Doctor’s note once per quarter to not accrue points for a sick call. A PIN can be extended with a Doctor’s note that states the absence was a continuous illness (14 consecutive days of absence from the day following the last day of the initial report of illness).