Agenda Item #7
Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in 2018 Agenda Items
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO
FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT: Council Representatives – Adding or Eliminating a Position (Article III.C.1.c.)
STATEMENT OF QUESTION:
Should the current requirement that a Resolution from a Local Council Membership Meeting is required to eliminate a Council Representative position be included in the Constitution?
SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED: Strategic Planning Committee – March 9, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Article III.C.1.c., is clear that the decision to add a Council Representative position(s) within a Local Council is determined during a Local Council membership meeting, but does not provide guidance with regard to eliminating a position(s). Our past practice has been that the decision to eliminate a Council Representative position(s) also occurs during a Local Council membership meeting.
Amending this Article simply codifies the existing practice.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article III.C.1.c. be amended as follows:
c. For any Local Council, additional Officers may be elected and designated as Local Council Representatives in accordance with c. (1) and (2) below. The decision to elect additional representatives or to reduce the number of representatives to be elected shall be made by the Local Council at a regular membership meeting where the business is included on the advanced agenda.
(1) Local Councils with membership of two thousand (2,000) or less shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) Local Council Representatives.
(2) One (1) additional Local Council Representative may be elected for each additional increase of one thousand (1,000) members, or portion thereof.
2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Agenda Item 7
Committee 7
Subject: Council Rep – Adding or Removing – Clarification
(Article III.C.1.c.)
The Committee recommends the resolution be adopted as proposed.
Signature: Tim Hopkins, Committee Chairperson
Action Taken by the Board:
Voice X Division of the House Roll Call
__X___Adopted Unanimously Date: 4/10/18 Time: 1:38 pm
_______Adopted as Amended
_______Not Adopted
_______Tabled
_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee
_______Withdrawn
Agenda Item #6
Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in 2018 Agenda Items
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO
FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT: Council Meetings – Electronic Media (Article III.D.4. (new))
STATEMENT OF QUESTION:
Should conducting meeting by electronic media be addressed?
SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED: Strategic Planning Committee – March 9, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Some Local Councils and MECs are taking advantage of modern technology to connect with our mobile workforce. YouTube, Facebook and other media platforms, now offer options to conduct live online meetings.
An advantage to these platforms is that leaders can connect with a much broader audience, typically without great expense. Live online or electronic meetings however, can come with their own set of challenges and definitely require responsible use. Additionally, as the technology will continue to evolve so should the provisions within the Constitution and Bylaws (C&B).
This matter is addressed within the C&B for the MEC and BOD as “Teleconference Meetings” in Article VII.D.3. for MEC’s, but not in Article III.D. for LEC’s.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a new Article III.D.4. be added as follows:
- Local Council Meetings may be conducted telephonically, via social media, or by using other electronic platforms, to connect with members. In order to conduct any official voting, a process must be established to record attendance and determine if attendees are active members in good standing. Meeting records and minutes shall be maintained and distributed in accordance with Article III.C.8.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining sections of Article III.D. be renumbered;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since Article III.D.2.a., refers to regular meetings of the Local Council, which have traditionally been in-person meetings, then this Article should be amended as follows:
- Regular Local Council Meetings
a. A regular in-person meeting of the Local Council shall be called at least two (2) times per calendar year by the President or by other elected Officers of the Council at the direction of the President. At least one (1) of these meetings will be held prior to the Board of Directors meeting to discuss and solicit agenda items from Local Council members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new Article VII.D.3. be added as follows:
- Teleconference and Electronic Meetings
Meetings of the MEC and its committees may be held by telephone and other electronic means by using other electronic platforms provided all members participating can hear and speak with each other simultaneously. Teleconference and other electronic meetings are not subject to requirements to be open to all active members. However meeting records and minutes shall be maintained and distributed in accordance with Article VII.D.8.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that Article V.K.2. be added as follows:
- Meetings of Committees of the Board of Directors may be held by telephone and other electronic means provided all members participating can hear and speak with each other simultaneously. Teleconference and electronic meetings are not subject to requirements to be open to all active members. However meeting records and minutes shall be maintained and distributed to the Board of Directors and the Executive Board, with a copy available to the active membership at the International Office.
Date: 4/10/2018
Time: 4:00 pm
2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Agenda Item 6
Committee 6
Subject: Council Meetings – Electronic Media (Article III.D.4. (new))
The Committee recommends the resolution be adopted as amended:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a new Article III.D.4. be added as follows:
- Local Council Meetings may be conducted telephonically, via social media, or by using other electronic platforms, to connect with members. In order to conduct any official voting, a process must be established to record attendance and determine if attendees are active members in good standing. Meeting records and minutes shall be maintained and distributed in accordance with Article III.C.8.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining sections of Article III.D. be renumbered;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since Article III.D.2.a., refers to regular meetings of the Local Council, which have traditionally been in-person meetings, then this Article should be amended as follows:
- Regular Local Council Meetings
a. A regular in-person meeting of the Local Council shall be called at least two (2) times per calendar year by the President or by other elected Officers of the Council at the direction of the President. At least one (1) of these meetings will be held prior to the Board of Directors meeting to discuss and solicit agenda items from Local Council members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new Article VII.D.3. be added as follows:
- Teleconference and Electronic Meetings
Meetings of the MEC and its committees may be held by telephone and other electronic means by using other electronic platforms provided all members participating can hear and speak with each other simultaneously. Teleconference and other electronic meetings are not subject to requirements to be open to all active members. However meeting records and minutes shall be maintained and distributed in accordance with Article VII.D.8.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that Article V.K.2. be added as follows:
- Meetings of Committees of the Board of Directors may be held by telephone and other electronic means provided all members participating can hear and speak with each other simultaneously. Teleconference and electronic meetings are not subject to requirements to be open to all active members. However meeting records and minutes shall be maintained and distributed to the Board of Directors and the Executive Board, with a copy available to the active membership at the International Office.
Signature: Erica Levy, Committee Chairperson
Action Taken by the Board: Voice X Division of the House Roll Call
_______Adopted Date: 4/10/18 Time: 6:32 pm
___X___Adopted as Amended
_______Not Adopted
_______Tabled
_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee
_______Withdrawn
Agenda Item #5
Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in 2018 Agenda Items
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO
FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT: Continuing Committees – Elections (Section XIV.)
STATEMENT OF QUESTION:
Who will be appointed to fill the positions available on the Continuing Committees?
SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED: International President – March 9, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Filling positions on the Continuing committees of the Board of Directors is governed by Article V.L. and Section XIV.B.1. Members of the Board made recommendations to the International President, and these were discussed on the Executive Board conference call on March 2, 2018.
The Executive Board directed that a list of nominated names be finalized and provided to the Board of Directors for consideration and final approval.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
- Finance – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee consists of five members with at least one from each of the following groups of carriers: under 500 members; over 500 but under 3,000 members; over 3,000 members; and, two members from any carrier regardless of size;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions in each airline group:
under 500 members
Michael Bounds ARW MEC VP
501-2,999 members
Terry Taylor ALA 19 LECP
Sherrie Thompson FA9 MEC S-T
Ed Hawes HZN MECP
over 3,000 members
Dante Harris UAL 12 LECP
Jeff Heisey UAL MEC S-T
Page 2.
- Negotiations Policy – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Negotiations Policy Committee consists of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Kelle Wells ALA 19 Member
Ernie Lazernick ARW MECP
Heather Stevenson MSA MECP
Denny Wheeling UAL 42 LECP
- International Affairs – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the International Affairs Committee consist of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Natasha Glasper MIA MECP
John Reise OAI MECP
Tim Hopkins SPR 74 LECP
Rick Gonzalez UAL 38 LECP
- Leadership Development – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Leadership Development Committee consists of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Laura Masserant ALA 39 Member
Krystle Berry ALA 39 LEC VP
Kristen Hillman ATI MECP
Devikeo Johnson FA9 MECVP
Jaci-Ann Chung HAL 43 LEC P
Lisa Davis-Warren HZN MEC VP
Anita Jwanouskos PED MECP
Adam Novish UAL MEC VP
Page 3.
- Political / Legislative – 1/1/2019-12/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Political / Legislative Committee consists of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Beverly Bullock ALA MEC Gov’t Affairs Chair
Mary Oswald AMR MEC VP & Gov’t Affairs Chair
Jen Currier HZN MEC Gov’t Affairs Chair
Jean Machak EDV 48 Member
Ginny McDavid UAL 42 GA Chair
Mary Garton UAL 11 Member
- Strategic Planning – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Strategic Planning Committee consists of five members with at least one from each of the following groups of carriers: under 500 members; over 500 but under 3,000 members; over 3,000 members; and, two members from any carrier regardless of size;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions in each airline group:
under 500 members
Kristen Hillman ATI MECP
501-2,999 members
Robert Barrow AMR MECP
Tim Hopkins SPR 74 LECP
over 3,000 members
Brian Palmer ALA MEC VP
Kevin Batey UAL 14 LECP
Dante Harris UAL 12 LECP
Page 4.
- Crew Accommodation and Transportation Policy Committee –
6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Crew Accommodation and Transportation Policy Committee consists of five members with at least one from each of the following groups of carriers: under 500 members; over 500 but under 3,000 members; over 3,000 members; and at least one from a charter carrier;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions in each airline group:
under 500 members
Princess Ford MIA 80, Member
Jaime Martinez ARW 03 LECP
501-2,999 members
Matt Mitchell HAL MEC Hotel Chair
Jane Casey HZN MEC Hotel Chair
over 3,000 members
Jodi Snow ALA 19 Hotel Chair
Marian Drabosenik UAL MEC Hotel Chair
2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Agenda Item 5
Committee 5
Subject: Continuing Committees – Elections (Section XIV)
The Committee recommends the resolution be adopted as amended:
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
A. Finance – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee consists of five members with at least one from each of the following groups of carriers: under 500 members; over 500 but under 3,000 members; over 3,000 members; and, two members from any carrier regardless of size;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions in each airline group:
under 500 members
Michael Bounds ARW MEC VP
501-2,999 members
Sherrie Thompson FA9 MEC S-T
over 3,000 members
Dante Harris UAL 12 LECP
Jeff Heisey UAL MEC S-T
Terry Taylor ALA 19 LECP
B. Negotiations Policy – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Negotiations Policy Committee consists of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Kelle Wells ALA 19 Member
Ernie Lazernick ARW MECP
Heather Stevenson MSA MECP
Greg Davidowitch UAL 06 Member
Denny Wheeling UAL 42 LECP (ALT)
C. International Affairs – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the International Affairs Committee consist of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Natasha Glasper MIA MECP
John Reise OAI MECP
Tim Hopkins SPR 74 LECP
Rick Gonzalez UAL 38 LECP
Valentin Lorien NCC MECP (ALT)
D. Leadership Development – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Leadership Development Committee consists of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Krystle Berry ALA 39 LEC VP
DeVikeo Johnson FA9 MECVP (ALT)
Anita Jwanouskos PED MECP
Adam Novish UAL MECVP (ALT)
Thomas Burton EDV MEC S-T
Todd Failla UAL 21 LECP
E. Political / Legislative – 1/1/2019-12/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Political / Legislative Committee consists of four members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions:
Beverly Bullock ALA19 Gov’t Affairs Chair
Mary Oswald AMR MEC VP & Gov’t Affairs Chair
Jean Machak EDV 46 Member (ALT)
Ginny McDavid UAL 42 Gov’t Affairs Chair
Mary Garton UAL 11 Member
F. Strategic Planning – 6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Strategic Planning Committee consists of five members with at least one from each of the following groups of carriers: under 500 members; over 500 but under 3,000 members; over 3,000 members; and, two members from any carrier regardless of size;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions in each airline group:
under 500 members
Franz DeCordova MIA MEC S-T
501-2,999 members
Robert Barrow AMR MECP
Heather Coleman HZN16 LECP
over 3,000 members
Brian Palmer ALA MEC VP
Kevin Batey UAL 14 LECP
Dante Harris UAL 12 LECP
G. Crew Accommodation and Transportation Policy Committee –
6/1/2018 – 5/31/2020
WHEREAS, the Crew Accommodation and Transportation Policy Committee consists of five members with at least one from each of the following groups of carriers: under 500 members; over 500 but under 3,000 members; over 3,000 members; and at least one from a charter carrier;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following members have been nominated to fill the positions in each airline group:
under 500 members
Princess Ford MIA 80 Member
Jaime Martinez ARW 03 LECP
501-2,999 members
Matt Mitchell HAL MEC Hotel Chair
Jane Casey HZN MEC Hotel Chair (ALT)
over 3,000 members
Jodi Snow ALA 19 Hotel Chair
Marian Drabosenik UAL MEC Hotel Chair
Signature: Melissa Osborne, Committee Chairperson
Action Taken by the Board:
Voice X Division of the House Roll Call
_______Adopted Date: 4/10/18 Time: 12:35 pm
X Adopted as Amended
_______Not Adopted
_______Tabled
_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee
_______Withdrawn
Agenda Item #4
Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in 2018 Agenda Items
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO
FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT: Committees of the BOD – Physical Addresses
STATEMENT OF QUESTION:
Should the requirement to publish physical addresses of Continuing Committee Members be eliminated?
SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED: Strategic Planning Committee, March 9, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This agenda item will change the Policy Manual and it will update the constitutional language to be consistent with normal personal security procedures and the practice of the Board of Directors.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article V.L.4. be amended as follows:
- The names and email addresses of the chairperson and members of all Board of Directors committees shall be published.
2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Agenda Item 4
Committee 4
Subject: Committees of BOD – Email Addresses Only (Article V.L.4.)
The Committee recommends the resolution be adopted as proposed.
Signature: Todd Failla, Committee Chairperson
Action Taken by the Board:
Voice __X__ Division of the House Roll Call
__X ___Adopted Unanimously Date: 4/10/18 Time: 9:26 am
_______Adopted as Amended
_______Not Adopted
_______Tabled
_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee
_______Withdrawn
Agenda Item #3
Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in 2018 Agenda Items
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO
FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT: Budget Corrections at Year-end (Section IV.G.3.)
STATEMENT OF QUESTION: Should the time frame for submitting year-end corrections be reduced from 30 to 15 days?
SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED: Strategic Planning Committee – March 9, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The provision to allow 30 days for corrections was instituted when budget reports were mailed to LECs and MECs, and the corrections were then mailed back to the International Office. Presently, all of this is done electronically, which significantly reduces the time needed. Shortening the time window would allow for a more efficient and expedient year-end closure.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Section IV.G.3. be amended as follows:
- Budget reviews will be conducted on a monthly basis. B&E reports will be provided to each Local Executive Council and Master Executive Council no later than forty-five (45) days after the close of the month reported. Each Local Executive Council and Master Executive Council shall be given a minimum of thirty (30) fifteen (15) days to identify any discrepancies or errors on their B&E prior to the closing of the books in each fiscal year. Any discrepancies or errors found shall be reported to the office of the International Secretary-Treasurer. Correction requests will be researched and processed within seven (7) days of receipt of the information by the International Secretary-Treasurer. Corrected reports shall be available no later than the next scheduled B&E. If any year-to-date budget category is exceeded by ten percent (10%) or more, written recommendation will be sent to the officer who is in control of the budget in question. The warning will request the reasons for the over-budget condition. If, in the opinion of the International President, proper rationale is provided, no action will be taken. If the Council cannot provide an adequate explanation and the over budget condition continues, specific action may be taken by the International President to insure budgetary compliance. Such action may include temporary curtailment of specific activities, the denial of expenses, or notification to the company that no further releases are authorized.
2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Agenda Item 3
Committee 3
Subject: Budget Corrections at Year-end (Section IV.G.3.)
The Committee recommends the resolution be amended as follows:
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Section IV.G.3. be amended as follows:
- Budget reviews will be conducted on a monthly basis. B&E reports will be provided to each Local Executive Council and Master Executive Council no later than forty-five (45) days after the close of the month reported. Each Local Executive Council and Master Executive Council shall be given a minimum of thirty (30) twenty one (21) days to identify any discrepancies or errors on their B&E prior to the closing of the books in each fiscal year. Any discrepancies or errors found shall be reported to the office of the International Secretary-Treasurer. Correction requests will be researched and processed within seven (7) days of receipt of the information by the International Secretary-Treasurer. Corrected reports shall be available no later than the next scheduled B&E. If any year-to-date budget category is exceeded by ten percent (10%) or more, written recommendation will be sent to the officer who is in control of the budget in question. The warning will request the reasons for the over-budget condition. If, in the opinion of the International President, proper rationale is provided, no action will be taken. If the Council cannot provide an adequate explanation and the over budget condition continues, specific action may be taken by the International President to insure budgetary compliance. Such action may include temporary curtailment of specific activities, the denial of expenses, or notification to the company that no further releases are authorized.
Signature: Anita Jwanouskos, Committee Chairperson
Action Taken by the Board:
Voice X Division of the House Roll Call
_______Adopted Unanimously Date: 4/10/18 Time: 9:24 am
___X__ Adopted as Amended
_______Not Adopted
_______Tabled
_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee
_______Withdrawn
Agenda Item #2
Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in 2018 Agenda Items
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS-CWA, AFL-CIO
FORTY SIXTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 9 – APRIL 11, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT: Ada Brown Nomination Due Date (Section I.L.2.)
STATEMENT OF QUESTION: Should the Nomination Due Date be eliminated?
SOURCE AND DATE SUBMITTED: Strategic Planning Committee – March 9, 2018
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This agenda item will change the Policy Manual and it will update the constitutional language to be consistent with the practice of the Executive Board.
Over the past several years, the Executive Board has made nominations after the November 1 due date, all the way up to the day prior to the Board of Directors Meeting.
The timing of approving this award has been correlated to the events in the lives of the recipients, e.g., imminent retirement, rather than any event on the calendar of the Union.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Section I.L.2. be amended as follows:
Nominations:
Nominations will be considered in years that the Board of Directors meets in regular session.
Nominations will be accepted until November 1 or the due date for advanced agenda items, whichever is later
Nominees must receive a minimum of two (2) nominations in the form of a letter, not to exceed two (2) pages submitted to the International President.
No individuals may nominate her or himself.
2018 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Agenda Item 2
Committee 2
Subject: Ada Brown Nomination Due Date (Section I.L.2.)
The Committee recommends the resolution be adopted as amended:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Section I.L.2. be amended as follows:
Nominations:
Nominations will be considered in years that the Board of Directors meets in regular session.
Nominations will be accepted until November 1 or the due date for advanced agenda items, whichever is later. Nominations will be accepted until one day prior to the Board of Directors meeting.
Nominees must receive a minimum of two (2) nominations in the form of a letter, not to exceed two (2) pages submitted to the International President.
No individuals may nominate her or himself.
Signature: Rick Gonzalez, Committee Chairperson
Action Taken by the Board: Voice X Division of the House Roll Call
_______Adopted Date: 4/10/18 Time: 6:42 pm
___X__Adopted as Amended
_______Not Adopted
_______Tabled
_______Recommitted to Agenda Committee
_______Withdrawn