10.30.19 – Special JCBA Edition of the Weekly Scoop – Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

 

In this special edition of APFA’s Weekly Scoop, we are referencing JCBA Contractual sections that relate specifically to each department within APFA. It is important to be familiar with our Contract. The JCBA is available at APFA.org, on your FA Tablet, and spiral bound copies are available at the Crew Service Center in your respective base.

SECTION 3 – COMPENSATIONL. ATC HOLD/ACTUAL “OUT” TIME (CODE 59)

2. Actual “Out” Time (Code 59)

In the following delay situations, flight time pay and credit for affected Flight Attendants will begin prior to the actual out time based on the time established by the Captain as provided herein, and the affected Flight Attendants will receive the greater of the scheduled block-to- block time or the delay time plus actual block time. In addition, such delay time will not be included in the block hour calculations as provided in Hours of Service, Section 11, nor will flight time pay and credit as defined below, run concurrently with any holding time or ground time compensations as provided in Paragraph D.

a. In the event of a delay at the gate awaiting pushback, powerback or taxi out due to airport congestion caused by other aircraft or vehicular traffic, flight time pay and credit will begin at the time the aircraft was ready for immediate departure in all respects except for clearance from ramp or ground control, as determined by the Captain.

b. In the event of a delay at the gate caused by the de-icing of the aircraft performed at the gate, flight time pay and credit will begin at the time the aircraft was ready for immediate departure in all respects except for clearance from ramp or ground control, as determined by the Captain.

c. In the event maintenance is performed on the aircraft after departure from the gate but prior to take-off, and thereafter take-off is performed without returning to the gate, flight time pay and credit will begin from the original time of departure from the gate, including the time spent while having maintenance performed. In addition, in the event the aircraft taxis or is towed from the gate to have maintenance performed and thereafter performs a take-off without returning to a gate, flight time pay and credit will begin from the original time of taxi or tow from the gate, including the time spent while having maintenance performed.

d. In the event of a delay at the gate awaiting pushback, powerback or taxi out due to congestion with deicing operations off the gate, flight time pay and credit will begin at the time the aircraft was ready for immediate departure in all respects except for clearance from ramp or ground control, as determined by the Captain.
—————————————————Should an ATC delay take place at the gate, the Captain will establish a Ready for Departure (RFD) time when the aircraft and crew would have been ready for departure. The key to this is that the “crew must have been ready for departure.” If the aircraft and full flight crew is ready at the scheduled departure time and ATC assigns a delay, the Captain may establish an RFD time based on the originally scheduled departure time.

 

SECTION 33 – APFA Employee Assistance Program

E. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

1. If the Company becomes aware of an interpersonal relationship conflict between Flight Attendants or between a Flight Attendant and a member of another employee group, the Company may elect to refer the dispute the APFA EAP Professional Standards Committee (“EAP/PS”).
2. When a dispute is referred to the EAP/PS, the EAP/PS shall have up to thirty (30) calendar days to resolve the dispute. The Company and the EAP/PS may mutually agree in writing to extend this time. During the designated period, the Company shall refrain from taking any action it may have commenced or contemplated taking, unless further information becomes known that would alter the facts as understood by the Company at the time it agreed to the referral.
3. At or before the end of the designated period, the EAP/PS shall make a written report to the Base Manager, or, if the crew base has no Base Manager, to the Managing Director of Base Operations or her/his designee stating only that “the problem is resolved” or that “the EAP/PS is unable to resolve the matter and cannot be of further assistance.”
4. If the EAP/PS reports that it is unable to resolve the matter or does not supply a written report to the Base Manager, or, if the crew base has no Base Manager, to the Managing Director of Base Operations or her/his designee, at or before the end of the designated period, then the dispute reverts back to the Company for resolution. In cases where the Company elects to commence or continue disciplinary proceedings, the delay caused by the EAP/PS’s involvement shall not be raised by the Union as a defense nor will the Company assert any failure of the EAP/PS to arrive at a successful resolution as supporting the Company’s position. The Company shall not require any EAP/PS member to provide information regarding what transpired during the EAP/PS proceeding.

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Contact an APFA Professional Standards Rep. by clicking the following link:

APFA EAP Professional Standards Base Representatives

 

SECTION 36 – Voluntary Contributions: APFA PAC (Political Action Committee)

A. APFA PAC CONTRIBUTIONS

1. The Company shall provide a means for payroll deductions for any Flight Attendant who
completes an APFA PAC Wage Deduction Authorization Card, as provided in Paragraph A.4.

4. APFA PAC Wage Deduction Authorization Card

a. The Company shall deduct a monthly contribution to APFA PAC from the pay of each
Flight Attendant who voluntarily authorizes such contributions on a form provided for that
purpose by the Union. “(36.A.1. & 36.A.4.a.)”
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This week’s Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. brought 45 APFA members to Capitol Hil. Issues such as cabin air quality, seat size, and minimum rest were discussed with lawmakers. The Lobby Day is made possible by the APFA PAC. Please sign up today!

SECTION 26 – INSURANCE, RETIREMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITSA. LIFE INSURANCE

For an employee whose base monthly salary is one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or over, her/his basic coverage shall be two (2) times her/his base annual salary taken to the next higher multiple of one hundred dollars ($100), but not more than seventy thousand dollars ($70,000).
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During this enrollment period, which closes on Friday, November 1st, you can increase your Voluntary Life Insurance coverage by one level, up to the lesser of three times your annual salary or $500,000, with certain limitations, with no statement of health (SOH).

 

SECTION 6 – CREW ACCOMMODATIONSE. FLIGHT ATTENDANT CREW LOUNGES

1. The Company shall provide a crew lounge at each crew base.
2. The crew lounge at each crew base shall be clean, properly lighted, properly heated and air conditioned, well ventilated, and contain chairs, tables, computers, and telephones.
3. The Company will consult with the Union Hotel Committee when establishing a new Flight Attendant lounge or making a major change to an existing Flight Attendant lounge.

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Recently, crew lounge renovations have taken place in the CLT, LAX and PHL crew bases. Improvements to more crew lounges are being discussed based on the above Contractual language.

 

SECTION 27 – INJURY ON DUTY (IOD)