During negotiations, proposals are exchanged on single sections and discussed between parties. When we tentatively agree (TA) on a section, we set it aside with the ability to revisit if necessary.
*The following information was last updated on January 27, 2023
In discussion:
- Section 8: Hours of Service
- Section 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time
- Section 10: Scheduling
- Section 11: Reserve
- Section 12: Exchange of Sequences
- Section 14: Vacations
- Section 28: Domiciles
- Section 36: Jumpseat and Pass Privileges (new)
- Section 37: Commuter Policy (new)
- LOA: Educational Leaves (new)
Tentatively agreed:
Sections:
- 1: Non-Discrimination – expanded protected categories (e.g., medical or genetic information, gender identity and expression, and general veteran status)
- 2: Purpose of Agreement – no change
- 3: Scope of Agreement – incorporated addendum, clarified management flying and maintenance of FAA Flight Attendant certificate
- 4: Status of Agreement – secured 100% increase on successorship/merger transaction fund
- 6: Seniority – incorporated addendum, clarified current practice on new-hire seniority tiebreakers
- 7: Probationary Period – removed Combi language
- 12: Exchange of Sequences: Back to Book – removed in preparation of negotiating a new Section 12
- 13: Uniforms – added dresses to basic uniform, increased arctic boot reimbursement; and clarified uniform allotment amount, returns, and new uniform rollout procedure
- 17: Medical Examinations – clarified/incorporated current practice for Medical Examination disputes and pay protection
- 18: Reduction in Force – incorporated addendum, clarified practice, reorganized section
- 19: Grievance Procedures – incorporated addendum and maintained provisions
- 20: Board of Adjustment – held the line on current provisions
- 22: Expenses – TBD per diem rate until economics discussion. Incorporated surface DHD reimbursement LOA, secured reimbursement for passport photos & expedited fees
- 23: Insurance Benefits – achieved dental & orthodontia increases from newly ratified pilot contract, gained adoption assistance, maintained frozen premium rate for 2023 (frozen since 2019) and negotiated phase-in rates of 18% in 2024 and 20% in 2025
- 24: General and Miscellaneous – clarified current practice
- 25: Air, Safety, Health, and Security – secured pay protection for Flight Attendants staying with injured crewmembers, added language on pandemic provisions
- 26: Association Security – brought into compliance with AFA Constitution and Bylaws
- 29: Performance Based Pay (PBP) and Retirement – TBD 401K match rate until economics discussion. Secured retirement end-of-year true-up. Retitled section from “Profit Sharing” to PBP
- 31: Savings Clause – strengthened language and process
- 33: Charters – maintained charter bidding timeline and pay protection provisions, gained ability to preference positions, position trades allowed in the event of sick call or reserve assignment
- 34: Hotels – gained improvements from new pilot contract (short/long stay, room quality improvements), updated and incorporated Hotel Committee processes, updated and incorporated pay for excessive wait times (transportation & hotel room), included self-help (i.e., reimbursement for booking own room) for excessive delays.
- Grievance 1 – removed
Letters of Agreement:
- 1: Boeing Purchase Order – removed due to all provisions being met
- 2: AAG Letter – incorporated scope language from newly ratified pilot contract
- 3: Job Protection – updated applicable dates
- 4: Retiree Health Insurance – extended for duration of contract
- 6: Supplemental Reduction in Force Protection – removed as out of date
- 7: Virgin America “Red-Circled” Pay Rates – continued as written
- Commitment to Negotiate Hotel Gain-Share Program – agreed to timeline for discussing/implementing ability to waive a hotel room and split savings between Flight Attendant and Company