Section 23
United AFA-CWA
Section 23
Investigations & Grievance
23.A.2. [Investigations]
In the event of any action or inaction by a Flight Attendant that may reasonably lead to discharge, the Flight Attendant shall be notified in writing, by way of a Letter of Investigation (LOI) of the precise charge or charges being investigated, the Flight Attendant’s right to have a Union representative or other employee present during any meetings to discuss the allegation(s) charges, and the Flight Attendant’s right to respond to the charge(s) and present information relevant to the investigation. Once the Flight Attendant has received the notification in writing, no less than forty-eight (48) hours will generally be allowed before the investigatory meeting except in the case of a suitcase search, or if the Flight Attendant is in an investigation and raises an issue that may be terminable, or if issuing the LOI in advance could compromise the investigation.
23.E.8. [DUTY TO RESOLVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROBLEMS]
In the settling of NODs, appeals, and grievances under this section, nothing shall preclude a monetary component of such settlement if such settlement is signed by the MEC President on behalf of the Union and the Managing Director, Labor Relations on behalf of the Company, or their designee(s). The Managing Director of Labor Relations and the Managing Director of Crew Scheduling, or their designees, will meet on a quarterly basis with the MEC President, or their designee(s) to discuss issues of concern related to Crew Scheduling.