Inside this issue:
- Trip Trip-Trade Vote Result
- Council Picnic!
- Office Volunteer Request
Trip-Trade Vote Result
As was reported in E-Lines, the results are in from the recently concluded vote on whether or not to address the issue of trip-trade manipulations. Your Union representatives appreciate all those who participated in the vote. 22% of DEN Council #09 members chose to participate in the democratic process.
[Side note: Council 09 results are directly in line with the overall membership percentage result!]
Of those who voted, the 56% - 44% result has now directed the MEC leadership to request a change to our trip-trade process which will disallow a Flight Attendant from trading back into the same ID and same position for that same day. We believe this change will help address the concerns of those who have complained about certain orchestrated trip-trade techniques which have served to circumvent the seniority system.
Regardless of how you voted on this issue, the fact that the Council membership responded to participating in the democratic process is much appreciated. Your Representatives hope that many more will choose to participate in all future voting opportunities. Thank you for giving direction to your elected Union Representatives on this issue. We will keep you advised as this matter proceeds.
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DEN Council #09
PICNIC!!!
WHEN: June 25, 2009 Thursday
TIME: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WHERE: Alamo Placita Park (same location as our picnic last year)
Ogden Street & Third Avenue (1 block north of Speer Blvd., 2 blocks west of the Denver Country Club,
between Ogden and Emerson Streets, 8 blocks north of Washington Park)
directions to the park are on the AFA Bulletin Board and also in your SW mail file.
WHY: Do we really need a why?
(But if we do need a "why") -
Last year's council picnic was fun and we had about 25 attend... hoping to get many more this time! Bring your kids, spouses, in-laws, etc. (There is a playground in the park.) The picnic gives us the opportunity to talk about work (or NOT talk about workJ), discuss 'rumors', the latest news, contract issues, contract negotiations, etc.
The get-together can serve as an informal 'council meeting' since there will be an upcoming MEC Meeting in July. Thus there may be some Advance Agenda Items to review if available at that time. The gathering will also allow the opportunity to discuss various 'strike preparation' topics should the negotiations take us down that road. It is not too early to review personal and family finances and concerns 'just in case', as well as to review the negotiations process so that you and your family members are completely aware of the steps we might have to pursue as a group, as well as the stresses which strike preparation may personally cause for each of us.
What to bring: The Council will provide sodas, water, chips, ice, plates, plastic ware, and cups.
There will be a couple of charcoal grills available from our last picnic so feel free to bring meats and/or veggies to barbecue.
Feel free to bring a casserole, summer salad or some food to share with the group (not necessary but always appreciated J... (and any other beverages you may wish to consume)
If your schedule permits, please plan on attending. We look forward to spending some time with fellow Flight Attendants and their families 'away from the airport' and not in uniform.
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Volunteer Request For "One DAY per YEAR"
If you would like to offer some time to help, your Local Council Officers will take you up on the offer. We are seeking any and all who are willing to volunteer "One DAY per YEAR" to help in the AFA office. It may not seem like much, but it is a HUGE help to us. If you would like more information, please contact Council #09 Secretary Zac Peirce (
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). Thanking you in advance... we look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Ken Kyle