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Welcome to Episode 18 of "It's Time Live," where we delve into everything new SkyWest flight attendants need to know about joining the airline and how union representation can enhance their careers. Hosted by Gailen David from the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) and Salt Lake City-based SkyWest Flight Attendant Jacque Crossley, this episode provides valuable insights for new hires, those in training, or anyone considering a career with SkyWest Airlines. Introduction to SkyWest Airlines SkyWest Airlines operates Delta, United, Alaska, and American Airlines flights. This setup offers flight attendants excellent flight benefits across these major airlines but requires them to adapt to different announcements, service guidelines, and partner procedures. While demanding, this variety ensures the work is never monotonous. For those who master the PBS (Preferential Bidding System), significant scheduling flexibility is possible once you become a line holder. Tools and Tips for New Flight Attendants Commuting: Crash Pads: Essential for those on reserve to be in base on your on-days. Flight Aware App:Track flights to ease commuting. Airline Apps: Download Alaska, American, Delta, United, and other airline apps.  Spirit Airlines Non-Rev Listing: Use teamtravel.spirit.com/EmployeeTravel.aspx. Check with a coworker or contact LifeLines. Bidding: Bid Transparency Report on SWOL: Familiarize yourself with this to improve your bidding strategy. Access it on the Inflight page under scheduling, then PBS bid transparency. Lifestyle Tips for Flight Attendants Being a flight attendant offers opportunities to travel and meet diverse people, but it can also be lonely during long layovers. Here are some tips to make the most of it: Engage in Hobbies: Bring books or explore new cities during layovers. Stay Connected: Keep in touch with friends and family. Take Photos: Capture memories of the places you visit. Absences and Calling Out Understanding the company's policy on absences is crucial. SkyWest allows five excused absences during probation, but management has terminated Flight Attendants for less. Follow these steps: Policy Familiarity: Review SP2307 in the FA Policy Manual and the "Standards, Expectations & Requirements" on the New Hire Support page on SWOL. Emergency Procedures: Know what qualifies as an emergency and follow the proper submission process through the excused occurrence submission page on SWOL. LifeLine Support Group: Use this peer support resource for help with calling out, bidding, policy questions, and more. SkyWest Culture and Union Advocacy SkyWest has evolved. While it once prioritized employee care, its focus has shifted more toward cost-saving measures and shareholder profits. This change has fueled the need for a real union, like SkyWest AFA, to ensure that flight attendants have a voice and are protected through a negotiated contract. Union Benefits: Improved Working Conditions: Single-occupancy hotel rooms, better pay, benefits, and working hours. Safety Regulations: Successfully fought to keep knives off planes, ban smoking, and establish regulations for extreme temperatures and poor air quality on aircraft. Representation: AFA-run unions, led by fellow flight attendants, ensure that industry standards are upheld and that the company remains accountable. Training and Probation SkyWest's training program is one of the most rigorous in the industry. Be prepared, read everything thoroughly, and adhere to all guidelines. Probation starts after completing your inflight operating experience (IOE) and can be extended by the company for various reasons. A union can help standardize these policies and protect new hires from arbitrary changes. We Are Better Together! The SkyWest AFA campaign aims to give flight attendants the representation and protection they deserve. Signing an Authorization Card supports establishing a real union at SkyWest, which can negotiate better working conditions, pay, and benefits for all flight attendants. Engaging with union efforts is your legal right, and management will never see your signed Authorization Card. For more information and support, visit ooitstime.com. Share this information with your classmates and colleagues to empower everyone with the knowledge needed to succeed and thrive at SkyWest Airlines. Fly safe!

In Episode 16 of “It’s Time Live,” Gailen David and Jacque Crossley address misinformation about unionization spread by SkyWest management. They debunk myths and clarify the benefits and processes of forming a SkyWest AFA Union. Jacque clarifies confusion surrounding Authorization Cards and the importance of sending them in to ensure a vote for union representation. The episode also covers how SkyWest management's misinformation campaigns and "union avoidance" efforts are designed to prevent flight attendants from gaining union power. Additionally, the discussion highlights that there are ZERO DUES until an initial contract is approved, refuting management's scare tactics about dues. They also discuss management’s motivation to prevent Flight Attendants from gaining the power their SkyWest AFA will bring to their workgroup. The episode closes by encouraging flight attendants to seek accurate information and participate in the SkyWest AFA campaign to improve their working conditions and rights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ooitstime/message

Gailen David is a host and executive producer of the nationally syndicated travel talk show, The Jet Set. Gailen has always loved aviation and flew for 25 years as a flight attendant with American Airlines prior to taking off on a career in television. We discussed television and national syndication. You can find more about The Jet Set at www.thejetset.tv and follow Gailen on Twitter @gailendavid. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Gailen David is a host and executive producer of the nationally syndicated travel talk show, The Jet Set. Gailen has always loved aviation and flew for 25 years as a flight attendant with American Airlines prior to taking off on a career in television. We discussed television and national syndication. You can find more about The Jet Set at www.thejetset.tv and follow Gailen on Twitter @gailendavid. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

We'll be chatting about everything happening at what used to be the World's largest airlines, American Airlines.  From the Tom Del Valle drama to the Arpey family vacation in the Turks and Caicos!  Join us for talk about travel, destinations and corporate greed.  Plus anything else that's on your mind!

We'll be chatting about everything happening at what used to be the World's largest airlines, American Airlines.  From the Tom Del Valle drama to the Arpey family vacation in the Turks and Caicos!  Join us for talk about travel, destinations and corporate greed.  Plus anything else that's on your mind!

  Gailen David aka The Sky Steward, Savvy Stew and also known for his alter ego "Aluminum Lady"  shares his wild life on the fly as a travel blogger and on-air travel host.  You can see him several times per month on Daytime which airs in over 100 US markets as well as on Good Day Oregon and other regional and local programs. He is also a recurring guest on "Park Secrets" which airs on The Travel Channel. Chat with Gailen and his guests about lots of entertaining travel topics including celebrities, Jetiquette faux pas and what's right and wrong in travel-space. After a 24 year career as a flight attendant for American Airlines, Gailen was terminated after he exposed corporate corruption at the airline. American Airlines also filed a lawsuit along with motions to subpoena all of his records from Facebook, Twitter, ATT Wireless and more.  Although he is no longer with American Airlines, he is leading tens of thousands of their employees on a crusade to bring their airline back to the leadership position it held for so long with new management and a re-energized workforce. 

  Gailen David aka The Sky Steward, Savvy Stew and also known for his alter ego "Aluminum Lady"  shares his wild life on the fly as a travel blogger and on-air travel host.  You can see him several times per month on Daytime which airs in over 100 US markets as well as on Good Day Oregon and other regional and local programs. He is also a recurring guest on "Park Secrets" which airs on The Travel Channel. Chat with Gailen and his guests about lots of entertaining travel topics including celebrities, Jetiquette faux pas and what's right and wrong in travel-space. After a 24 year career as a flight attendant for American Airlines, Gailen was terminated after he exposed corporate corruption at the airline. American Airlines also filed a lawsuit along with motions to subpoena all of his records from Facebook, Twitter, ATT Wireless and more.  Although he is no longer with American Airlines, he is leading tens of thousands of their employees on a crusade to bring their airline back to the leadership position it held for so long with new management and a re-energized workforce. 

It's time to chat live on the air! Call into the show and ask me questions and/or share your travel stories and let's talk! Remain anonymous or put it all out there!  Visit Dear Sky Steward for the latest!  Today we'll be talking about what is happening at American Airlines regarding social media and the company's efforts to stifle communications between employees during a very difficult time. Should companies make one deal with their employees and then change the rules offering nothing more than a suggestion to find another job?  Lots to talk about. 

It's time to chat live on the air! Call into the show and ask me questions and/or share your travel stories and let's talk! Remain anonymous or put it all out there!  Visit Dear Sky Steward for the latest!  Today we'll be talking about what is happening at American Airlines regarding social media and the company's efforts to stifle communications between employees during a very difficult time. Should companies make one deal with their employees and then change the rules offering nothing more than a suggestion to find another job?  Lots to talk about. 

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