Highlights of AFA's Opening Proposals
Highlights of AFA’s Opening Proposals
We exchanged opening proposals with management on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. As the pilots’ negotiations are in the ratification phase and drawing to a close, we anticipate moving forward without distractions. We plan to meet each month; our next session is the week of March 13th. The company will be providing information on financials, sick leave usage, 401(k) participation and various scheduling and utilization reports, which will aid in supporting our positions at the bargaining table. Below are the highlights of our proposals to management.
Pay
Increase total FA compensation for interisland and int’l: pay rates, rigs, premium/penalty pays, etc.
Improve per diem
Increase vacation credit
Eliminate sick leave cap
Increase commission for onboard sales
Secure signing bonus and retroactive pay
Work Rules
Improve onboard rest provisions
Provide lower crew bunks access for non-rev HA FAs
Improve scheduling procedures for interisland and international (transparency)
Enhance trading flexibility, efficiency and transparency
Address PBS unstacking issues
Improve Reserve work rules and scheduling procedures
Address LAX Side Letter issues
Insurance and Retirement
Provide retirement incentives
Update provisions for long term disability and life insurance
Provide supplemental insurance to Medicare
Offer sick leave cash-out upon retirement
Seek 401(k) improvements
As a reminder, our email address is open and available for questions, comments, or suggestions. Our address is AFAcontract2017@halafa.org
Mahalo from the Negotiating Committee,
Sharon Soper, Diana Huihui, Ka'imi Lee, Martin Gusman, Jeff Fuke and
Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff Negotiator
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