Section 3 - General

SECTION 3

GENERAL

3.A. CABIN JUMPSEAT AUTHORITY (CJA)

3.A.1.

Jumpseat authority shall not be denied due to aircraft weight restrictions. The number of Flight Attendants using jumpseat authority on weight restricted flights may be limited to the number of available (physical) jumpseats.

3.A.2.

Flight Attendants shall be entitled to use the cabin jumpseat. Flight Attendants employed by the Company will have priority for jumpseat use. Use of the cabin jumpseat will be restricted to Flight Attendants employed by the Company, Flight Attendants traveling on a reciprocal jumpseat agreement pursuant to Paragraph 3.a.10, below, United Inflight management and others specifically authorized by the Senior Vice President- Inflight Service shall also be permitted to use the cabin jumpseat. Use of the cabin jumpseat shall be subject to Company regulations, policies and procedures. Note: Allow for reciprocal jumpseat usage but specify that UA FAs have jumpseat priority. 

3.A.3.

When seats are available in the cabin after other stand-by passengers (revenue and non-revenue) have been boarded, Flight Attendants may travel in the cabin on jumpseat authority, even if the jumpseats are occupied, provided that such travel does not displace revenue passengers. 

3.A.4.

Flight Attendants may elect to list for both a non-revenue standby seat and jumpseat authority. However, Flight Attendants who elect to be boarded using their non-revenue stand-by flying benefit do so in lieu of jumpseating and forfeit their jumpseat privileges at the time they do so. 

3.A.5.

Flight Attendants who elect to be boarded using their nonrevenue stand-by flying benefit shall be boarded in the cabin in their non-revenue pass benefit order. All normal rules and regulations applicable to non-revenue passes shall apply. 

3.A.6.

Flight Attendants using jumpseat authority to travel may be attired either in their uniform or in casual business attire (e.g., no t-shirts, shorts, jeans with holes, etc.). Flight Attendants using jumpseat authority must have their airline crewmember ID. 

3.A.7.

Flight Attendants using jumpseat authority to travel shall pay the same governmental fees and taxes as they would be required to pay if they were traveling on a normal non-revenue pass. 

3.A.8.

For the purpose of this Section, “Jumpseat Seniority”, will be defined as the Flight Attendant’s bid seniority or Company seniority, as used for pass travel, whichever date is earliest.

3.A.9. CJA PROCEDURES

3.A.9.a.

To the extent it does not add material cost and is consistent with technological availability, the Company will maximize the means for Flight Attendants to list and check-in for the jumpseat, including airport kiosks. In instances where self-service electronic means are not available, Flight Attendants shall have the ability to list and check-in with ground services personnel.

3.A.9.b.

Flight Attendants must check-in for the jumpseat no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled departure. Flight Attendants who have met the thirty (30) minute check-in shall be awarded available jumpseats in Jumpseat Seniority order.

3.A.9.c.

Walk-up jumpseating shall be permitted to the extent consistent with the needs of the operation and shall be awarded on a first come first served basis, and only after Flight Attendants who have met the thirty (30) minute check-in have been awarded jumpseats.

3.A.9.d.

Available Flight Attendant jumpseat(s) may be awarded prior to awarding non-revenue seats or other jumpseat authority riders. Flight Attendants who decline the award of the jumpseat will be removed from the jumpseat list. The targeted guideline for the award of available jumpseats is thirty (30) twenty-five (25) minutes prior to scheduled departure or posted delayed departure. Flight Attendants must have checked-in and be present at the time of the jumpseat award. Flight Attendants cannot be defaulted to NRSA status if their preference is to remain as a jumpseat rider. Note: Changed language for targeted guideline for JS award from :25 to :30 to reflect current practice and language for “posted delayed departure”.

3.A.9.e.

Ground services personnel shall be responsible for administering the jumpseat assignment and boarding process as set forth in this Section, and consistent with the needs of the operation, including managing jumpseat assignments and boarding during irregular operations or other unforeseen events affecting operational performance. It is the intention of the parties that Flight Attendants shall have access to available jumpseats consistent with the terms of this Section.

3.A.9.f.

When seats are available in the cabin after boarding has been completed, Flight Attendants awarded a jumpseat may assume an open seat in the cabin.

3.A.9.g.

The Company may elect to automate the process of awarding jumpseats and non-revenue boarding. If the process is automated, the parties shall meet and confer regarding necessary changes to this Section.

3.A.10. RECIPROCAL CABIN SEAT

3.A.10.a.

The Company shall meet and confer with the Union to make commercially reasonable, good faith efforts to enter into and maintain reciprocal cabin seat agreements with other Part 121 air carriers. 

3.A.10.b.

The Company shall not initiate termination of a current Flight Attendant cabin seat agreement without a commercially reasonable basis for doing so, including the other airline imposing additional cost or otherwise materially changing the terms and conditions of the cabin seat agreement.

3.A.11. RECIPROCAL CABIN JUMPSEAT  

3.A.11.a. 

Should the Company enter into a reciprocal agreement with another US carrier for Flight Attendants to occupy the Cabin Jumpseat, any such agreement shall allow for the following priority for Jumpseat use on United aircraft:

3.A.11.a.(1). 

Flight Attendants on the United system seniority list;

3.A.11.a.(2). 

Flight Attendants of United Express carriers.

3.A.11.a.(3). 

Flight Attendants of other airlines with which the Company obtains a reciprocal agreement.

3.A.11.b.

Any United Flight Attendant shall have priority over any reciprocal user at any time during the awarding of jumpseats, up to ten (10) minutes before departure.

3.B. FLIGHT ATTENDANT CHECKED BAGGAGE

Flight Attendants shall be permitted to check two bags on International trips of four days or longer. Where available, priority handling will be given to crew baggage. The Company shall be liable for lost checked crew baggage, upon proof of loss, in accordance with passenger lost luggage liability, exclusive of uniforms, for any one occurrence. In the event of a delay in receiving a Flight Attendant’s luggage, the Flight Attendant will be promptly provided an amenities kit, where available. The Flight Attendant will also be reimbursed for reasonable and actual expenses incurred due to such delay.

3.C. COMPANY BUSINESS ASSIGNMENTS 

3.C.1. 

Flight Attendants may be assigned by the Inflight Service Division on a voluntary basis to Company business assignments that are non-managerial in nature and that are related to the Flight Attendant position. 

3.C.2.

Flight Attendants awarded any combination of Company business assignments in excess of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days in any rolling fifteen (15) month period, shall retain and accrue seniority for a maximum of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days in the rolling fifteen (15) month period while on the Company business assignment(s) and thereafter shall only retain seniority.

3.C.2.

Flight Attendants on Company business assignments in the training or recruiting areas for the Inflight Services Division shall retain and accrue Flight Attendant seniority while in the position. Note: Paragraph 3.C.2 (COBUS) was moved to Section 14 - Seniority.

3.D. COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT

3.D.1.

The Company will provide each Flight Attendant with access to an electronic a copy of this Agreement, upon request, within sixty (60) days of the signing of this Agreement. All new Flight Attendants will receive a copy when hired. The Union and the Company will jointly prepare an index to this Agreement, which will be placed in the Agreement before the Agreement is made available electronically distribution. The Company shall provide a minimum of one thousand (1,000) printed copies of the Agreement to the Union and a minimum number (no less than fifteen percent [15%] of the total population at each Base) of printed copies, to be available upon request, for Flight Attendants. The cost of printing and distributing this Agreement will be paid by the Company. The cover of the Agreement will be decided by mutual agreement between the Company and the Union. Note: Printing of Contract : Minimum of 1000 copies to union and 15% of base population to each base.  Requires that electronic downloadable copy of Flight Attendant Contract be made available on Flying Together 

3.D.1.a.
The Company may make available on Flight Attendant Link devices an electronic copy of the Agreement. Additionally, access to an electronic downloadable copy of the Agreement will be available on the Company website.

3.E. CREW LOUNGES

3.E.1.

The Company shall make a reasonable effort to furnish lounges with an adequate number of reclining chairs or couches at all locations where Flight Attendants are based. Further, the Company shall be responsible for maintaining clean, well-lighted, properly ventilated, quiet lounges. The recommendations of the MEC President/designee shall be considered in determining the adequacy of any lounge facility. 

3.E.2.

The Company will provide Flight Attendants access to a reasonable number of working telephones for free local calls in each Base, wireless access in existing crew lounges and toll free numbers to Scheduling.

3.F. CREW COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULING RECORDINGS

3.F.1.

The Company shall establish and maintain telephone recording system(s) to record all telephone conversations between Crew Scheduling, including all other departments that regularly perform crew scheduling functions, and Flight Attendants. The recording system shall indicate the time and date of calls. 

3.F.1.a. 

The Company shall also maintain copies of chats (currently provided through “Ellen”) between Crew Scheduling, including all other departments that regularly perform crew scheduling functions, and Flight Attendants.

3.F.2.

Recordings and chats shall be kept for a minimum of ninety (90) sixty (60) days. A specific recorded telephone conversation or chat communication shall be made accessible to a Local President/designee within seven (7) days after their her/his written request and notice of a potential or actual dispute to the Director of Crew Scheduling and/or designee. Note: Adds Chats to Crew Scheduling recording language.   Increased length of time recordings and chats are maintained. Up to 90 days from 60 days.

3.F.3.

If a relevant recorded conversation or chat is missing, damaged, or inaudible, a prompt review of the matter shall be conducted by the Director of Crew Scheduling and/or designee upon request by the Union. 

3.G. CROSSING PICKET LINES

The Company will not require Flight Attendants to layover at any hotel whose employees are on strike and who are picketing the layover hotel or to deadhead off-line on any airline whose employees are on strike and who are picketing the airport(s) through which Flight Attendants must travel. If alternative accommodations cannot be found, the Company will make every effort to transport Flight Attendants so as to avoid picket lines.

3.H. DATE/TIME STAMPS

Electronic date/time stamps will be provided and available at all times in each Base.

3.H. DEADHEAD

3.H.1.

A Flight Attendant deadheading at Company request shall receive full pay and flight time credit for the deadhead segment. 

3.H.2.

Flight Attendants shall be required to deadhead by air only on U.S. carriers operating under FAR Part 121 or scheduled carriers under FAR Part 135 (or successor regulations), or foreign air carriers who are members of IATA, or with the Flight Attendant’s concurrence, comparable air carriers (e.g., Lear Jet operators). 

3.H.3.

Deadhead is part of a Flight Attendant’s duty period, including surface deadhead.

3.H.4.

Pairings shall be constructed to provide that a Flight Attendant shall deadhead on a route resulting in the earliest scheduled arrival time. 

3.H.5. RESERVATIONS 

3.H.5.a.

The Company shall book on-line scheduled deadhead with a must-ride status in a revenue seat. On-line means deadhead travel in revenue seats over which the Company has control. 

3.H.5.b.

For a trip pairing containing a deadhead segment(s), reservations shall be made by the 18th of the prior month including seat assignments where available. 

3.H.5.c.

For pairings not included in the bid packet containing a deadhead segment(s), reservations, including seat assignments where available, will be made as soon as practicable after the pairing is constructed. 

3.H.5.d.

Flight Attendants shall have the ability to view the Passenger Name Record (“PNR”) for a deadhead reservation, which shall include the seat assignment, if available.

3.H.6.

A Flight Attendant deadheading shall be considered on duty. They are She/he is encouraged to travel out of uniform. Flight Attendants deadheading may be attired either in their uniform or in casual business attire. 

3.H.7.

In accordance with the Company’s non-revenue travel policy, a deadheading Flight Attendant shall be provided first class accommodations when available.

3.H.8.

Flight Attendants will be booked in business class on three class aircraft, if available. If Business Class is not available, the Flight Attendant will be booked in premium economy. Seating will be assigned first in aisle seats, then in window seats, and only if neither is available, in any other available seats. 

3.H.9.

Pairings shall be constructed to provide that a Flight Attendant shall deadhead on-line on the most direct route available and all such travel accommodations shall be “must ride.” In addition, pairings shall also be constructed to provide that a Flight Attendant deadheading to their her/his Domicile at the conclusion of a trip shall travel on-line on the first available flight. 

3.H.10.

Deadheading Flight Attendants will be upgraded to premium cabin boarded based on Company seniority. 

3.H.11.

A Flight Attendant may drink alcoholic beverages while deadheading subject to the following conditions: 

3.H.11.a.

The Flight Attendant is not in uniform. 

3.H.11.b.

If a Lineholder, they do she/he does not have a scheduled flight departing within twelve hours after scheduled arrival at a Domicile or co-terminal point; or at a non-Domicile layover point will not be legal to be reassigned or drafted to work any flight for at least twelve hours after scheduled arrival. 

3.H.11.c.

If a Reserve, they she/he would not be legal for assignment for twelve hours after scheduled arrival at a Domicile, co-terminal or non-Domicile point. 

3.H.11.d.

If the conditions above are met, the Flight Attendant may drink after takeoff, and in the event of multi-segment deadhead, may only drink on the final deadhead segment. 

3.H.12. First Segment DEADHEAD DEVIATION

3.H.12.a.

Base to Base: On trip pairings where the initial segment is a deadhead between Flight Attendant Domiciles (for example, EWR-IAH or ORD-LHR), Flight Attendants may elect to check-in at the deadhead destination Domicile, which will be their her/his new point of origin. Such check-in times will be the same as those required for other originating pairings. A Flight Attendant must notify Crew Scheduling if they elect she/he elects to check-in at another Domicile a minimum of twelve (12) hours prior to the deadhead departure time. Crew Scheduling may waive this time requirement at their discretion. A Flight Attendant exercising this election shall be responsible for their her/his transportation to the new point of origin. They She/he will also be responsible for providing Crew Scheduling with a contact number for use in the event of reassignment. Flight Attendants utilizing this check-in option at another Domicile shall conform to reasonable Company procedures governing such check-in. A Flight Attendant electing to check-in at another Domicile who complies with the terms of this Paragraph shall receive their her/ his regular pay for the scheduled deadhead segment as provided for in Paragraph 1. above.

3.H.12.b.

Downline Stations: On trip pairings where the initial segment is a deadhead to a non-Base location (for example EWR-FLL or ORD-ATL) a Flight Attendant may, with prior approval from Crew Scheduling, elect to check-in at the deadhead destination which will be their her/ his new point of origin. The Flight Attendant is required to check-in no later than the scheduled check-in time for the original deadhead segment. During such check-in the Flight Attendant must confirm that they are she/he is already at the deadhead destination and available to operate the outbound flight. A Flight Attendant must make their her/ his request to check-in downline with Crew Scheduling a minimum of twelve (12) four (4) hours prior to the deadhead departure time. Crew Scheduling may waive this time requirement at their discretion. A Flight Attendant exercising this election shall be responsible for their her/his transportation to the new point of origin. They She/he will also be responsible for providing Crew Scheduling with a contact number for use in the event of reassignment. A Flight Attendant electing to check-in downline who complies with the terms of this Paragraph shall receive their her/his regular pay for the scheduled deadhead segment as provided for in Paragraph 1. above. 

3.H.13. LAST SEGMENT DEADHEAD

3.H.13.a.

Domestic: When a domestic pairing ends with a deadhead segment(s), a Lineholder may, with prior notice to Crew Scheduling, and a Reserve may, with prior approval from Crew Scheduling, elect not to fly on the scheduled deadhead segment(s). They She/he may then elect to:

3.H.13.a.(1). 

Be released from duty; or

3.H.13.a.(2). 

Deadhead on an earlier flight over the same routing, if seats are available. 

3.H.13.a.(3).

A Flight Attendant electing to be released from duty shall be entitled to positive space travel (PS5B, or its future equivalent), over the same routing as the original deadhead, for a period not to exceed twenty-hour (24) hours from the departure of the scheduled deadhead segment from which they are she/he was released. A Flight Attendant electing to deadhead on an earlier flight is deemed to have waived any duty time limitations necessary to complete the deadhead segment. Per diem will be paid based on the scheduled deadhead segment or the segment on which the Flight Attendant actually deadheads, whichever arrives earlier. A Flight Attendant electing not to fly on the scheduled deadhead segment as described herein, shall receive their her/his regular pay for the originally scheduled deadhead segment as provided for in Paragraph 1. above, but shall not be entitled to any additional or premium pay related to their her/his election.

3.H.13.b.

International: When an international pairing ends with a deadhead segment, a Flight Attendant may, with prior approval from Crew Scheduling, elect not to fly on the scheduled deadhead segment, they. She/he may then elect to: 

3.H.13.b.(1).

Be released from duty; or 

3.H.13.b.(2).

deadhead on an earlier flight over the same routing, if seats are available. 

3.H.13.b.(3).

A Flight Attendant electing to be released from duty shall be entitled to positive space travel (PS5B, or its future equivalent), over the same routing as the original deadhead, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours from the departure of the scheduled deadhead segment from which they were she/he was released. A Flight Attendant electing to deadhead on an earlier flight is deemed to have waived any duty time limitations necessary to complete the deadhead segment. Per diem will be paid based on the scheduled deadhead segment or the segment on which the Flight Attendant actually deadheads, whichever arrives earlier. A Flight Attendant electing not to fly on the scheduled deadhead segment as described herein, shall receive their her/his regular pay for the originally scheduled deadhead segment as provided for in Paragraph 1. above, but shall not be entitled to any additional or premium pay related to their her/his election. 

3.H.14.

Flight Attendants shall not be deadheaded on airplanes being ferried because of mechanical problems. 

3.I. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

The Company may send notices and communications to Flight Attendants and the Union electronically. Hard copies of documents related to discipline and grievances will be provided to a Flight Attendant and/or the Union upon request. The Company shall provide hard copies of documents relating to terminations, separations, and reductions in force.

3.J. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENTS 

Irrespective of Section 2.J., under emergency conditions where regular Flight Attendants are not available, the Company may staff flights with employees other than Flight Attendants up to the minimum FAA staffing requirements for the equipment used. Examples of emergencies include, but are not limited to: Severe weather events, political unrest, force majeure, declared National or State Emergency.  Note: Define emergencies for the purpose of company staffing of flights.  

3.K. SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION

Remains of a Flight Attendant, or of a Flight Attendant’s spouse, children or parents shall be shipped on-line at no charge. 

3.L. FLY FOR

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1.A.2. of this Agreement, the Company may utilize either Inflight management personnel or scheduled Flight Attendants to fly for a Flight Attendant(s) on a trip(s) as long as the affected Flight Attendant(s) suffer no flight pay loss.  

3.M. INSURANCE INDEMNIFICATION 

3.M.1.

If a Flight Attendant is named as a defendant in any civil action for damages (including any such action initiated by a fellow employee, or any such action or case arising in a comparable tribunal outside of the United States) arising out of such Flight Attendant’s performance of their her/his duties with the Company, the Company through its insurers, will indemnify and save harmless the Flight Attendant from any money judgment or award rendered against them her/him including a judgment for damages based on such Flight Attendant’s negligence.

3.M.2.

It is expressly understood that such indemnification of any Flight Attendant is limited by all terms and limitations of the Company’s policy with its insurers. This provision will apply to civil actions for damages against a Flight Attendant’s estate. 

3.N. LOCKING COMPARTMENTS

As soon as reasonably practicable, the Company will provide locking overhead compartments on all aircraft. 

3.O. MAILBOXES

The Company shall make available to each Flight Attendant an individual, physical mailbox at their her/his Base to the extent possible. If the Flight Attendant’s Base covers trips out of more than one airport, a Flight Attendant can choose the airport where their her/his mailbox shall be located to the extent it is possible to provide physical mailboxes at that airport. The Company shall notify a Flight Attendant if it removes a personal item(s) from their her/his mailbox.

3.P. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

Except as otherwise expressly provided, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to limit the Company in any way in the exercise of the regular and customary functions of management. 

3.Q. NEW EQUIPMENT

3.Q.1. 

New equipment as provided by this sub-section means any equipment placed into service by the Company of an aircraft type or series which is not in service on the date of signing. 

3.Q.2.

The Company will notify the MEC President/designee of any decision to place new equipment into service. The Union will receive copies of all interior design plans, including revisions of such plans. The Union’s input to such plans will be considered during the design process.

3.R. NONDISCRIMINATION 

The Company and Union recognize the value of a diverse Flight Attendant workforce and share a mutual commitment to a workplace free of discrimination in which it is unacceptable to engage in offensive behavior based on protected categories. The Company shall not discriminate with regard to terms and conditions of employment based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including same-sex marriage), veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, certain differences in benefits and travel privileges may exist between married and non-married Flight Attendants, domestic partners or same-sex spouses and opposite-sex spouses to comply with applicable state and federal tax laws. 

3.S. PARKING

3.S.1.

If a Flight Attendant is scheduled to fly or deadhead from an airport serving their her/his Domicile and parking is not provided for their her/his automobile, public facilities may be used and charges shall be paid by the Company. Such actual charges shall be submitted within ten days using the appropriate expense reimbursement system and shall be supported by a receipt. 

3.S.2.

Note:  Increased out of base parking reimbursement to $60, previously $35. 

In the event parking facilities are not available for employees at an airport location other than one serving their her/his Domicile, the Company shall assume the monthly parking charges up to a maximum of $60.00 $35.00 per month. This provision does not apply to original or replacement charges for employees for parking decals, stickers, gate keys or similar items. It is understood that a Flight Attendant may park their her/his car at either their her/his Domicile or some other Company station location, if parking space is available, in which case the Company shall be obligated to assume only the expense of one location.

3.T. PASS TRAVEL PASSES

3.T.1.

Flight Attendants will be granted on-line passes and reduced rates for themselves and eligible family members that are extended to other non-management employee groups. Any improvements provided to other non-management employees will be extended to Flight Attendants, surviving spouses and/or their dependents, and the Union will be notified of changes in the pass policy. 

3.T.2.

Retired Flight Attendants and their spouses and eligible unmarried children will be granted the same on-line passes and reduced rate privileges as are other Company non-management retirees. They will also be eligible for other airline passes to the extent qualified by other carriers. 

3.U.3.  20 YEAR PASSES 

Note: Current book LOA 20 Year Passes - Incorporated language on 20 year passes from LOA.

3.U.3.a. 

Flight Attendants who resign from the Company and who have twenty (20) years of Company seniority would receive the following pass benefits. These passes are in lieu of any pass benefits they may have been entitled to under Company policy had they early retired when eligible.

3.U.3.a.(1).

Eight (8) round trip/sixteen (16) one-way passes per eligible family member will be deposited annually.

3.U.3.a.(2).

Participant has the ability to add/remove eligible family members, according to Company policy.

3.U.3.a.(3). 

Passes are valid for thirteen (13) months.

3.U.3.a.(4).  

Passes are valid for transportation only on United and United Express.

3.U.3.a.(5). 

All passes are valid for travel anywhere in the United system.

3.U.3.a.(6). 

Pass travel will be at the SA4P boarding priority, or its future equivalent.

3.U.3.a.(7).  

Pass travel seniority will be frozen at the years, months and days of service measured at the date of separation from United.

3.U.3.a.(8). 

Consistent with current program rules, pass travel expires upon the death of the participant.

3.U.3.b. 

Eligible family members are limited to the employee, spouse/domestic partner and eligible children, as defined by the Company’s Pass Travel Policy, as may be changed from time to time. 

3.U.3.c.

Flight Attendants who resign with twenty (20) years of service may be required to give the Company at least six (6) months advance notice. All such resignations will be effective the first day following six (6) months in the event such notice is required. Flight Attendants must request such travel at the time of their resignation in order to be eligible.

3.V. PASSPORTS, VISAS & IMMUNIZATIONS

3.V.1. PASSPORTS

Flight Attendants shall be required to obtain and maintain a current passport. In the event a Flight Attendant’s passport is lost or stolen, the Company, at the Flight Attendant’s request, shall provide the documentation necessary to expedite obtaining a replacement. 

3.V.2. VISAS

3.V.2.a.

The Company shall monitor International trips and identify required visas. A Base/Domicile with trips to particular visa requiring countries may specify a required visa qualification at their location. Flight Attendants in the Base/Domicile who have special visa needs based on their citizenship may be required to maintain certain visas. 

3.V.2.b.

The Company shall make reasonable efforts to make documentation available and provide access to information to assist Flight Attendants in acquiring visas. 

3.V.3. IMMUNIZATIONS

3.V.3.a.

Immunizations may be required or recommended according to the needs of a particular Base/Domicile. 

3.V.3.b.

Flight Attendants shall be responsible for keeping their immunization records current.

3.V.3.c.

Flight Attendants requiring exemption from particular immunizations must supply supporting medical documentation from their treating Heath Care Provider physician and shall be prohibited from flying to a location needing the exempted immunization. 

3.V.3.d.

A Flight Attendant shall not be required to fly to a location without the required immunization for that location.

3.V.4. RENEWAL PROCEDURES

3.V.4.a.

A Flight Attendant shall notify the Company when their passport and/or visa is being renewed pursuant to Company procedures. During the renewal process a Flight Attendant may fly to locations for which they remain she/he remains qualified and shall be subject to reassignment under Section 7.Q. 

3.V.4.b.

In the event a Flight Attendant’s passport or visa renewal is delayed due to circumstances beyond their control and they are she/he is unable to fly to any location, they she/he shall be considered to be on an authorized absence and shall not be subject to discipline. 

3.V.5. COSTS

3.V.5.a.

The Company shall bear the cost of any necessary passports, passport renewals, additional passport pages, visas, work permits required to be based/domiciled at that location, residency and the government’s expedited renewal fee. The Company shall also bear the costs for all necessary photos associated with obtaining the aforementioned documents. 

3.V.5.b.

The Company shall reimburse Flight Attendants for the governmental fees associated with the Global Entry (U.S. Customs Border Protection) program or successor program.

3.V.5.c. 

In the event a Flight Attendant’s passport is stolen, the cost of its replacement, including all required visas in effect at the time of the theft, shall be borne by the Company, where supported by reasonable documentation. The Company shall also bear the cost of photos and the government’s expedited renewal fee. 

3.V.5.d. 

The Company shall bear the cost of required immunizations and immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for destinations served by the Company. The Company may require inoculations be obtained at Company medical facilities, or other locations they might designate. Reimbursement shall not include associated expenses (e.g. parking).

3.W. RAILWAY LABOR ACT

During the life of this Agreement, neither the Company, the Union, nor the employees covered by this Agreement will cause, approve, authorize, or support any action inconsistent with the general purposes of, and general duties defined in the Railway Labor Act while the procedural processes of this Agreement and the Railway Labor Act are being followed, or where arbitration is agreed upon, or where a matter is subject to the jurisdiction of the System Board of Adjustment. 

3.X. SAVINGS CLAUSE

Should any part or provision of this Agreement be rendered invalid by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted legislation, such invalidation of any part or provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate the remaining portions thereof, and they shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of any invalidation, either party may, upon thirty (30) days’ notice, request negotiation for modification or amendment of this Agreement and negotiations shall commence within fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the notice. 

3.Y. TIDYING 

Tidying Flight Attendant duties shall include, from the time the aircraft door is closed until the time the aircraft door is opened, maintaining the tidiness and neatness of the aircraft cabins, galleys and lavatories, and restocking the lavatory supplies. The Company shall provide medical grade hypo-allergenic latex gloves for Flight Attendants’ use when tidying. 

3.Z. ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD

The Company will maintain an automated Bulletin Board for the Flight Attendants use in trip trades, trip advertisements, mutual RDO trades, vacation trades, and any other such rescheduling functions under the Flight Attendants’ control as may become available in the future. 

3.AA. DUTY FREE COMMISSION, BONUS PAYMENTS AND EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT

3.AA.1.

The Company and its duty free vendor shall implement a commission program designed to pay Flight Attendants a minimum commission of ten percent (10%) of actual sales revenue collected. This commission shall be evenly divided between all Flight Attendants selling duty free. 

3.AA.1.a.

In an effort to incentivize Flight Attendants to maximize sales, the parties agree to implement the following duty free sales “bonus” plan:

3.AA.1.b.

On flights with sales exceeding $500.00 per segment, the Flight Attendants selling duty free shall receive an additional bonus payment of $10.00. 

3.AA.1.c.

For each additional $250.00 per segment after the first $500.00, the Flight Attendants selling duty free shall receive an additional bonus payment of $5.00.

3.AA.2.

The Company and its duty free vendor shall continue a United employee discount applicable to onboard duty free product sales. The discount shall continue to be fifteen percent (15%). Consistent with duty free sales, and in order to insure Flight Attendants responsible for selling duty free are appropriately compensated, the actual sales revenue collected after the discount will be included in the total sales amount upon which the commission is based. For example, if an item sells for $100, the amount the commission would be based on is $85.

3.BB. PAYCHECKS

3.BB.1.

Paychecks shall be available for distribution to Flight Attendants at their Domicile office not later than the 1st or 16th of each month. Direct deposit funds for January 1st will not be available until the first business day after the holiday. If paychecks arrive at the Domicile before the 1st or 16th, the Company will process and distribute paychecks upon their arrival in the Domicile without delay. Paychecks shall be issued during hours when Inflight Service Personnel are on duty at the Domicile office. When no Inflight Service Personnel are on duty, paychecks shall be available during periods of time that there are scheduled arrivals or departures at the Domicile. Pay advices for Flight Attendants who have opted for direct deposit will be available electronically for viewing and printing by the Flight Attendant. 

3.BB.2. 

A Flight Attendant shall receive seventy percent (70%) of base pay not later than the 1st day of each month. Base pay is seventy-one (71) hours. 

3.BB.3.

On the 16th day of each calendar month a Flight Attendant shall be issued a paycheck containing the total monthly earnings minus the 1st of the month advance. 

3.BB.4.a.

Flight Attendants may elect to have their pay electronically deposited in the financial institution of their choice provided such institution accepts electronic deposits. 

3.BB.4.b.

The exchange rate for Flight Attendants based in International Domiciles will be calculated in accordance with terms of the Exchange Rate Side Letter of the Agreement.

3.BB.4.c.

The Pay Advice Paystubs shall indicate “earnings” and deductions, and that these payments/deductions are from/by United Airlines.

3.BB.5.

Flight Attendants will be furnished a Pay Register, available from CCS (or future equivalent) which will be itemized to clearly show the pay factors and values under this Agreement which comprise a Flight Attendant’s gross monthly pay written itemized statement of all wages and deductions made on their paycheck stubs. Note: Updated language for Pay Register requiring clear itemization. 

3.BB.6.

Flight Attendants are expected to provide immediate notice to the Company of any paycheck errors. Any errors in paychecks in excess of $50.00 gross amount will be corrected by a special check within five (5) business days after the day the Flight Attendant notifies the Company of the paycheck problem, except when the shortage is due to the Flight Attendant’s neglect or mistake. In those cases, the error will be corrected on the next regular pay period. Situations which involve particular hardship will be handled on a case by case basis. The Company will make every reasonable effort to resolve differences of opinion concerning insurance and/or pass charge deductions by the next scheduled payday. 

3.CC. TDY

3.CC.1.

When temporary vacancies exist, notice will be posted as far in advance as possible. The notice must contain the start and end dates for the temporary assignment. Flight Attendants and/or specially qualified Flight Attendants in a Base that has an over complement may bid for the temporary vacancies. They will be awarded in system seniority order. If no or insufficient bids are received from the Base(s) that is over complement, the most junior Flight Attendants and/or specially qualified Flight Attendants from the Base will be assigned to fill the remaining temporary vacancy(s). If there are no bases over complement, the Company will post the temporary vacancies in all bases. They will be awarded in system seniority order and/or considering special qualifications, if applicable. If no or insufficient bids are received, the most junior Flight Attendants and/or specially qualified Flight Attendants on the system will be assigned to fill the remaining temporary vacancy(s). 

3.CC.2.

If there is insufficient time to utilize the procedures in Paragraph 1. above, the vacancies will first be offered in seniority order to those Flight Attendants who have permanent transfers on file to that Base, and then filled by assignment of the most junior Flight Attendants and/or specially qualified Flight Attendants from the Base(s) which has an over complement of Flight Attendants. If no Base is over complement, the most junior Flight Attendants and/or specially qualified Flight Attendants on the system may be assigned to fill the vacancy(s). If these procedures are utilized, the Union will be notified as soon as practicable.

3.CC.3.

A notice or order regarding temporary assignment(s) will show the length of such assignment if known, the temporary Base, and anticipated number of vacancies to be filled, and will state that Flight Attendants assigned to temporary vacancies outside their geographic Domiciles will be provided fee-waived positive space (PS5B) passes, single occupancy accommodations as provided in Section 5.B.1. as needed, and per diem as provided in Section 5.A.1. from the time the temporary assignment begins to its conclusion, except that per diem shall not be due for blocks of days off of three (3) or more. 

3.CC.4.

The Company shall reimburse Flight Attendants up to $25 per week for laundry expenses, not to include dry cleaning, for temporary assignments to international locations. Receipts are required for reimbursement. 

3.CC.5.

At the conclusion of any temporary assignment, a Flight Attendant will be allowed to resume their her/his position at their her Base. 

3.DD. ON-BOARD REST  

3.DD.1.

On scheduled flight segments departing between 2100.0359 on-board rest shall be as follows: 

3.DD.1.a.

fifteen (15) minutes on scheduled segments greater than 4:59 and less than 7:00. 

3.DD.1.b.

thirty (30) minutes on scheduled, non-stop flight segments of 7:00 and less than 8:00.

3.DD.2.

On international flight segments greater than 7:00 and less than 8:00, Flight Attendants shall be permitted a thirty (30) minute rest. 

3.DD.3.

In the application of Paragraphs 1. and Paragraph 2. above, when an aisle customer seat is unavailable, Flight Attendants shall use the jumpseat. 

3.DD.4.

A Flight Attendant shall be permitted a minimum of one (1) full hour of rest in the assigned crew rest location seat on board the aircraft when the scheduled non-stop flight segment is eight (8) hours or more and a minimum of two (2) full hours of rest when the scheduled non-stop flight segment is twelve (12) hours or more. 

3.DD.4.a.

The crew rest facilities provided for breaks pursuant to this Paragraph shall be as follows: 

3.DD.4.a.(1).

On single aisle aircraft, the Company shall provide one (1) row of three (3) contiguous seats for Flight Attendant rest. Such crew rest seats shall be located in either the first or last row of any zone, unless otherwise agreed between the Company and the Union. Such rest seats shall be curtained from customer view.

3.DD.4.a.(2).

On dual aisle aircraft where there are no bunks, the Company shall provide crew rest facilities as follows: 

3.DD.4.a.(2).(a).(1). 

On B-767 aircraft, the Company shall provide two (2) sets of two (2) contiguous seats in the front or rear of any cabin. Such crew rest seats will be curtained with enhanced recline and leg rest. In addition, two (2) adjacent seats shall be reserved for crew rest purposes unless required for revenue passengers. These two (2) seats will not be curtained. 

3.DD.4.a.(2).(a).(2). 

On the following current B-777H (tail numbers 2469, 2471, 2473.2478, 2480, 2481, 2510.2515, 2368, 2372, 2379) and B-777D aircraft (tail numbers 2469, 2471, 2473.2478, 2480, 2481, 2510. 2515, 2368, 2372, 2379), the crew rest seats shall be two (2) sets of three (3) contiguous seats or three (3) sets of two (2) contiguous seats in the first or last rows of any zone or cabin. Such crew rest seats will be curtained. 

3.DD.4.a.(3).

On B-747, B-777, B-787 and A-350 aircraft, the Company shall provide crew bunks for rest, except as noted in Paragraph 3.DD.4(a).(2).(a).(2)., 4.b.2. above. 

3.DD.5.

On flights over eight (8) hours where the regularly scheduled equipment or crew rest facility is not available, the Company shall provide four (4) five (5) sleeper seats on 747 aircraft and four (4) sleeper seats on all other aircraft for use for on-board crew rest. 

3.DD.6.

Bunks will be equipped with curtains, emergency oxygen system, reading lights, air outlets and individual seat belts. 

3.DD.7.

Flight Attendants shall be provided the same quality pillows and blankets as first class passengers. The number of pillows and blankets provisioned shall be equal to the maximum number of Flight Attendants that can be assigned to the flight, plus two (2) more sets. 

3.DD.8.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and Union will meet and confer if the Company needs to make any changes to the bunks/bunk facilities or crew rest seats which would adversely affect Flight Attendant use. No changes will be made without first giving the Union the opportunity to make recommendations.

3.DD.9. GENERAL RULES

3.DD.9.a.

Flight Attendants shall complete all scheduled cabin services before starting any crew rest break. 

3.DD.9.b.

The International Purser FSL/Purser will honor seniority when scheduling and coordinating crew rest breaks among Flight Attendants. Rest breaks will be approximately evenly divided and will occur during non-service periods. 

3.DD.9.c.

Crew rest facilities as defined in this Section are for the sole and exclusive use of Flight Attendants assigned to the flight or personnel covered by Paragraph M. above. Note: Updated to clarify that Flight Attendants may use Crew Rest facilities while jumpseating, if not in use by working crew. 

3.DD.10. ON-BOARD REST FACILITIES ON NEW EQUIPMENT 

3.DD.10.a. 

On new/reconfigured equipment scheduled to fly eight (8) hours or more, or which is later redeployed to fly eight (8) hours or more, sufficient facilities will be installed to accommodate crew rest breaks. Such facilities will be no less favorable for comparable new equipment than those provided by this Section for aircraft specified therein. The foregoing is not intended to change, replace or modify the provisions of this Section.

3.DD.10.b.

The inclusion of a crew bunk facility is preferable to a crew rest seat if bunks can be provided without further reducing the availability of revenue customer seating.

3.EE.

All pairings will be date/time notated to reflect the original creation date, as well as any subsequent modifications. Note: Pairings will be date/time notated to reflect original creation date and any modifications