Have you ever been on your way to the airport to check-in for a trip… and run into terrible traffic? Or an accident? Or gotten a flat tire? Sometimes life happens and we need to call Crew Scheduling to say that we Might Be Late (MBL). Let’s review our Article 32 protections surrounding MBLs to be prepared for if/when a curve ball inevitably gets thrown your way.
Let’s take a look at this week’s Education Committee Fast Fact Friday – Might Be Late (MBL) and Bonus MBL.
The winter season brings many fabulous things, such as pumpkin and gingerbread lattes, festivities with loved ones, and sweater weather. It also brings the flu season and winter storms that create havoc with transportation (driving and flying). These can lead to life (and Mother Nature) getting in the way of reporting to work as scheduled.
“Crew Scheduling is calling! Do I need to answer?” What are our responsibilities surrounding contactability while on an overnight? Let’s take a look at this week’s Education Committee Fast Fact Friday – Contact During Crew Rest.
4th Quarter Record Improvement Bonus (Article 32.7.A.3)
One of the biggest questions Flight Attendants ask is… how am I paid? Our Contract does a good job of protecting our time on duty and compensating us well. But as TWU Local 556 Members, the onus of knowing how to decipher pay components and double-checking Inflight Payroll Audit’s adjustments, falls on our own shoulders. Knowledge of how to read your trip screen and Payroll Report is essential. So, what kind of information can we find on our CWA screens and individual Payroll Reports? And how do we locate applicable premiums on our CWA screen and Payroll Report? The Education Committee introduces a revised FAQ about… Payroll Reports.
