Agenda Item #10

ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO

FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018

ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY

SUBJECT:    Dues Deferrals (Article II.C.1.b.(4))

STATEMENT OF QUESTION:     Should Dues Deferrals be approved by the International Secretary-Treasurer?

SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED:       Strategic Planning Committee – March 9, 2018

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In 2002 the AFA Board of Directors amended to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws by changing the approval of a dues deferral from the Master Executive Council during regular scheduled meetings to the Local Executive Council.  This was meant to streamline the process for the member.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION:

WHEREAS, the deferral process has become more cumbersome for Flight Attendants who may be on leave due to illness or caring for a family member; and,

WHEREAS, the current process requires the Flight Attendant to complete a dues deferral request application and then mail the application to the LECP.  The LECP in turn approves/denies the application and returns the application to AFA Membership Services; and,

WHEREAS, this process often breaks down, causing both frustration, extras steps, and repeated mailings; and,

WHEREAS, a streamlined dues deferral process benefits both members and our union;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article II.C.1.b.(4) be amended as follows:

In the event any member in good standing on leave becomes delinquent in payment of dues for months prior to becoming inactive, because of financial hardship, that member may be exempt from paying the dues obligation during such leave period by the application to and approval of the Local Executive Council International Secretary-Treasurer.  It is the responsibility of the Local Executive Council President to diligently track the return of the deferred member to active status.

2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM

Agenda Item              10

Committee                 2

Subject:                      Dues Deferral (Article II.C.1.b.(4))

The Committee recommends the resolution be adopted as amended:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article II.C.1.b.(4) be amended as follows:

In the event any member in good standing on leave becomes delinquent in payment of dues for months prior to becoming inactive, because of financial hardship, that member may be exempt from paying the dues obligation during such leave period by the application to and approval of the Local Executive Council International Secretary-Treasurer.  The International Secretary-Treasurer will notify the Local Executive Council of all dues deferrals. With respect to unusual deferrals, the Local Executive Council will be consulted for approval.  It is the responsibility of the Local Executive Council President to diligently track the return of the deferred member to active status.

Signature:      Rick Gonzalez, Committee Chairperson

Action Taken by the Board:            

Voice   X           Division of the House            Roll Call      

_______Adopted           Date:     4/10/18      Time: 5:16 pm

___X__ Adopted as Amended

_______Not Adopted

_______Tabled

_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee

_______Withdrawn