REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
TEAMSTERS
YOUR RIGHT TO
UNION REPRESENTATION
Article 18 of our contract states:
“A Flight Attendant shall be entitled to have a Union representative present at any step of the grievance procedure and at any other such time a Flight Attendant is requested to meet with a member of management where there exists the potential that such meeting may result in disciplinary action being taken against the Flight Attendant.”
You have the right to union representation anytime a conversation with management could lead to discipline. You have the right to talk with your union representative privately before, during and after meetings with management.
If a supervisor requests to speak with you, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Ask if this conversation may lead to disciplinary action.
- Step 2: If the answer is yes, immediately inform the Supervisor that you are requesting a Union Steward.
- Step 3: Do not proceed without a Union Steward present. The supervisor MUST arrange to speak with you and a Union Steward.
Once you receive an official Notification of Meeting with management, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Contact your grievance committee at republicgrievances@gmail.com.
- Step 2: Before meeting with management, get on the same page with your union representative. Share any relevant information management might have that they don’t, and any information you have that management might not.
- Step 3: During the meeting, if at any time you want to talk privately with your steward, simply say “I’d like to talk with my union representative privately.” Management must allow reasonable time for the union to caucus.
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COMMITTEES & CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Your Union: airlines@local135.com
*If you’re in need of assistance, please contact your Base Steward and/or the appropriate committee with your inquiry first. See a list of Base Stewards and their contact information below.
Would you like to be a Base Steward?
Email your Chief Steward, Suzanne Shafer:
Suzanne@local135.com
Would you like to join a Committee?
Please email the appropriate Committee to inquire about openings.
Republic Airways Base Stewards
BOS — BOSbasesteward@gmail.com Stewards: Melissa Symes, Bennett Thelmo
CMH — CMHbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Tiffany Shearer
DCA — DCAbasesteward@gmail.com Stewards: Charez ‘Rez’ Tinker
EWR — EWRbasesteward@gmail.com Stewards: Camille Brown, Josephine Levy
IND — INDbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Cameron Scott, Kelli Sherman
LGA — LGAbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Position Available- Email Suzanne@local135.com if interested! Interim Steward: Camille Brown, Josephine Levy
ORD — ORDbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Katie Moffatt
PHL — PHLbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Alisha Thompson
PIT — PITbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Johnna Zalmanek
SDF — SDFbasesteward@gmail.com Steward: Jason Haynie
Email: rjeteducation@gmail.com
Chairperson: Joseph Landis
Members: Erin Obrien, Brent Schweitzer, Marivic Valenica
The Education Committee is committed to empowering our members by providing them with the knowledge and understanding of their union contract. We strive to educate our members on their rights and benefits; contractual, company and union provided, so that they can advocate for themselves and their families in the workplace. We are particularly interested in reaching out to new members and members who are unfamiliar with their union contract. We believe that education is essential for workers to empower themselves and advocate for their rights. We believe that everyone should have access to information about their union contract, regardless of their background or education level. We believe that workers are more likely to exercise their rights when they understand their union contract.
Email: RepublicGrievances@gmail.com
Chairperson: Juliette Brown
Members: Deon Benson, Tiffany Shearer
The Grievance Committee attends flight attendant disciplinary meetings via the Teams App three days a week. Our purpose is to ensure that the Company is following the rules as set forth in the CBA (aka the Contract) when administering discipline to a flight attendant. We maintain a written record of each call. We support the flight attendant the best that we can per each individual situation, as needed, through communications before, during, and after the meeting.
Email: RjetHospitality@gmail.com
Chairperson: Malia Cervantes
Members: Vaerlie Cree, Rachel Dick, Misha Hines, Cameron Scott, Matt Swickheimer
As the hospitality committee we make a commitment to assist with newcoming and existing flight attendants. We share tips for this lifestyle and welcome ideas to pass on to others. Not only do we lend a hand to those who need help or simple advice, we’re here to be a friendly face. Look for us in the training center or out on the line. We are always happy to help.
Email: RjetHotels@gmail.com
Chairperson: Michael Nelson
Members: Nicole (Nikk) Brown, Nikki Kummer, Linda Rice, Joyce Cook, Charez Tinker
The Hotel Committee works with the Company, hotel vendor, and pilot union to maintain safe, healthy, and comfortable lodging. We monitor all properly submitted complaints to ensure they are addressed, and any Article 4 Contract violations are investigated. The Hotel Committee participates in the final RFP process monthly for hotel replacements with on-site property evaluations. As well as provide feedback on property renewals. In addition, the Hotel Committee Chair meets with the Company, hotel vendor, and pilot union throughout the month to review problem properties, urgent issues, and upcoming RFPs.
Email: RjetProStan@gmail.com
Chairperson: Matt Tomblin
Members: Brenda Deafonseca, Amber Baker, Camille Brown, Mary Chauvin, Robin Evans Cook, Demetria Danielides, Mandy Glass, Steve Sublett, Alisha Thompson
Professional Standards is a way for flight attendants to anonymously address concerns they may have with fellow co-workers without getting the Company involved unless absolutely necessary. PSC is a way to coach flight attendants peer-to-peer on a variety of issues that may arise and handle of a variety of cases including deviations from the routine, Cabin conditions left by the inbound crew, social media posts/comments, lack of CRM and professionalism between crew members, and so much more.
Email: RepublicSafetyCommittee@gmail.com
Chairperson: Edyta Hansen
Members: Lynne Cleary, Gale Neiderworder, Johnna Zalmanek
Stewards of the Safety Committee assist with the several FAA approved programs and help review/implement procedures to improve Flight Attendant safety.
The following programs are:
- Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
- Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP)
- Turbulence Task Force
There are two safety stewards present at each meeting. Both ASAP and FRMP meetings are held twice a month. During the meeting each committee reviews submitted reports and finds the root cause of your fatigue or safety report. Additionally, Safety Committee stewards participate in numerous conferences throughout the year, including Company Safety Summit, Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol (FADAP), and National Aviation Safety InfoShare, just to name a few.
Email: RepublicScheduling@gmail.com
Chairperson: Jennifer Elzinga
Members: Jennifer Guikema, Jejuan Murray, John Zenkowich
The scheduling committee is the primary contact for all questions regarding FA bidding and schedule awards. Each month the scheduling committee works in conjunction with Crew Planning on bid runs. The committee members are there to answer questions pertaining to Articles 6, 7, 24, and 28. The committee will also assist flight attendants when there is a legal or contractual issue with the FA’s schedule that the FA has been unable to resolve with the company on their own.
Email: RepublicUniforms@gmail.com
Chairperson: Peggy Riley
Members: Gabby Barbarisi, Alfreda Brundidge, LaQuetta “Elle” McCollough, Teresa Mitrione, Laura Moukas, Rhonda Stivers, Steve Sublett, Althea Walker
The Uniform committee is charged with representing Flight Attendants’ interest to management regarding design, fabric selection and other details of the Flight Attendant Uniform and appearance. The committee will also ensure contract language compliance for Flight Attendants in the area of uniforms. This committee is composed of Union members representing Flight Attendants’ interests in all matters pertaining to uniforms and uniforms components.
Email: airlines@local135.com
Chief Steward: Suzanne Shafer
Alternate: Lynval Gray
Business Agents: Manuel A. Báez (Manni), Ryan Cote
Current FAAB Members
BOS: Carli Williams
CMH: Tiffany Shrear
DCA: Charez Tinker
EWR: Josephine Levy
IND: Tammy Castro
LGA: Raven McMurray
ORD: Jejuan Murray
PHL: Tina Bardaji
PIT: Johnna Zalmenak
SDF: Sherry Wainscott
At Large: Lynval Gray
Composition
The duly elected Chief Steward is the head of the FAAB. One Base Steward from each base at Republic Airways will form the FAAB. If Republic increases/decreases bases, this number will be adjusted accordingly. The FAAB positions will be appointed to the current Base Stewards, in agreement with the President of Local 135. In cases where there are multiple Base Stewards, Seniority will decide. In cases of Vacancies, the Chief Steward will appoint the FAAB position. At the beginning of every year, a Base Steward may make known their desire to be on the FAAB by emailing the Chief Steward and the position will automatically transition to them. If multiple Base Stewards wish to be on the FAAB, Seniority will dictate. Junior Base Stewards will take precedence over Senior Base Stewards only when the Senior Base Stewards have already participated on the FAAB.
Duties
The FAAB will meet quarterly with the Executive Board of Local 135. These meetings will offer the FAAB the ability to relay any comments or concerns directly to the decision makers at the Local. The FAAB can also meet independently to draft unanimous recommendations to the Business Agents. These recommendations are non-binding but must be replied to by the Business Agents. All recommendations will be added to the E-board Agenda.
Format of EBoard Meetings
The FAAB will provide the Business Agents and EBoard an agenda one week in advance of the meeting. At the meeting, the FAAB will lead, presenting its agenda to the Business Agents and EBoard, with the Business Agents responding to each agenda item. The EBoard will ask clarifying questions as needed. The focus of the meetings should be Union business (structure of Committees, onboarding of Stewards, applicability of Bylaws, decisions/actions of the Business Agents, etc.) While concerns with the day-to-day operation of Republic Airways are valid, these issues should be brought to the Business Agents for action prior to the meetings with the EBoard. If the FAAB feels the Business Agents decisions/actions aren’t in line with their expectations, the meeting with the EBoard is the proper place to air those concerns. At the conclusion of the FAAB agenda, the Business Agents will provide the FAAB and EBoard a status update on the state of the barn.
Timeline
09/08/23 – FAAB Agenda Due
09/15/23 – FAAB Meeting with EBoard
12/01/23 – FAAB Agenda Due
12/08/23 – FAAB Meeting with Eboard
01/01/24 – Base Steward Notification of Intent to Join FAAB Due
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