AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
LET’S GET CONNECTED – TELECONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
1 PM ET – 3 PM ET
AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Purpose of the Meeting
Rules of Conduct
MEC President’s Report
LEC Presidents Reports
Review of Agenda Items Submitted for Action at AFA-CWA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
■ Adjournment
AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
As your elected leaders, we are charged with representing our Union Sisters and
Brothers interests at the AFA-CWA Board of Directors Meeting. This teleconference is
designed to discuss the agenda items submitted, answer questions and solicit your
input.
We will use your feedback from this teleconference, and any other discussions with
members face-to-face, over the phone or through email along with our best judgment
during the BOD meeting to make good decisions based on the input of our members.
AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
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PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
RULES OF CONDUCT
The AFA-CWA is committed to creating and maintain a working environment based on
dignity and mutual respect. AFA-CWA will neither condone nor tolerate behavior that
undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating,
hostile, abusive or offensive environment. This commitment applies to all officers,
members, and staff in AFACWA work places, meetings, activities and social gatherings
whenever they may take place.
AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
RULES OF CONDUCT
■ During this teleconference, we encourage to ask questions about the AGENDA
ITEMS. To ask a question, you must submit it as a NOTE TO THE HOST on the
toolbar.
■ Please begin your question or comment with your name and base. If you would like
your Local President to vote a certain way on any agenda item, then state your name
and base, agenda item and your position. All members should be aware that any
AGENDA ITEM may be changed or modified in committee.
■ With regard to this teleconference, no other agenda items to this teleconference will
be accepted.
AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
RULES OF CONDUCT
■ Each AGENDA ITEM Number, Subject and Statement of Question will be read.
■ We will then provide a short summary of the AGENDA ITEM as provided by
International Headquarters. You will also be able to find this short summary on our
website, www.spiritafa.org.
■ After the AGENDA ITEM is detailed, we will ask for questions or comments. If you
would like to ask a question or make a comment, you must provide your name and
base.
AFA-CWA SPIRIT AIRLINES
JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
■ MEC PRESIDENT’S REPORT
■ LEC PRESIDENTS REPORTS
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JOINT LOCAL COUNCILS TELECONFERENCE
PRE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 18, 2016
AGENDA ITEMS REVIEW
AGENDA ITEM 1:
SUBJECT: 2016-2017 AFA-CWA ANNUAL BUDGET
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the Budget be approved?
FINANCIAL
MEMBER IMPACT
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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AGENDA ITEM 2:
SUBJECT: ELECTRONIC BALLOTING (SECTIONS IX.H & IX.M)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the AFA-CWA process for conducting Local Officer
elections be modified to comply with a recent process decision
pertaining to electronic balloting?
MEMBER IMPACT
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AGENDA ITEM 3:
SUBJECT: DIRECT MEMBERSHIP ELECTION OF MASTER
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFICERS (ARTICLE VIII.B.11 & 2)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws (Article VIII.B.) be
amended to provide for Direct Membership Election of Master
Executive Council Officers by the membership of each AFACWA airline?
MEMBER IMPACT
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AGENDA ITEM 4:
SUBJECT:
NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCESS (ARTICLE VIII.C)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should Article VIII.C. be modified so as to provide for a more
cost-effective process for nomination and election processes?
MEMBER IMPACT
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 5:
SUBJECT:
BOD MEETING – AGENDA (ARTICLES V.D & V.E)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the Agenda for BOD Meetings be revised?
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 6:
SUBJECT: CONTINUING COMMITTEE – ELECTIONS
(SECTIONS XIV)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Who will be appointed to fill the positions on the Continuing
Committees?
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 7:
SUBJECT:
DUES – OBLIGATION AT TWO MONTHS AND ELIMINATION
OF THE INITIATION FEE (ARTICLES II.C.3 AND XI.C)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should Members be required to pay dues upon reaching two
months of active service and the Initiation Fee be eliminated?
MEMBER IMPACT
FINANCIAL
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AGENDA ITEM 8:
SUBJECT:
XI.B.4)
DUES – PREPAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUES (ARTICLE
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the 10% discount for prepayment of annual dues be
reinstated?
MEMBER IMPACT
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 9:
SUBJECT: AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH LOCAL COUNCILS
(ARTICLES III.A.3 & VI.B.I.i)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should Articles III.A.3. and VI.B.I.i. be amended to allow a
Master Executive Council be the sole authority on
establishment of a new council?
FINANCIAL
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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AGENDA ITEM 10:
SUBJECT: FLIGHT PAY LOSS (FPL) ACCOUNTABILITY
(SECTION IV.D.I.i)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should existing policies be further refined to ensure
compliance with the Constitution and Bylaws and Federal
Regulations?
EEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 11:
SUBJECT:
NEGOTIATIONS POLICY – TIPS FROM ONBOARD
SALES (SECTION VI.C.35)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should Section VI.C.35. be amended to include the practice of
tipping for onboard sales?
FINANCIAL
MEMBER IMPACT
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 12:
SUBJECT: NEGOTIATIONS POLICY – PREAMBLE AND FIRST
CONTRACTS (SECTION VI)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the AFA-CWA Policy Manual include language in the
Contract Negotiations section that supports a focus on timely
conclusion of first contract negotiations?
FINANCIAL
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 13:
SUBJECT: NEVER FORGET 9/11 HONOR GUARD
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should a “Never Forget 9/11 Honor Guard” be established?
MEMBER IMPACT
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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MAY 18, 2016
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AGENDA ITEM 14:
SUBJECT:
STUDY BY THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE (SPC)
■ STATEMENT OF THE QUESTION
Should the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) be tasked with studying
provisions of the AFA Constitution and Bylaws (C&B) and make
recommendations to the next Board of Director’s meeting?
LEADERSHIP PROCESS/RESOURCES
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ADJOURNMENT