11.14.18 – The Weekly Scoop

– Robin Charbonneau, APFA Communications Chair, [email protected]

​JCBA Contract Training

November 5th and 6th the Contract and Scheduling Depts hosted a JCBA Contract Class to familiarize APFA Representatives and Flight Attendants with contract language and scheduling systems. The successful two-day training included a comprehensive, cover-to-cover JCBA study.

 – Erik Harris, APFA National Contract Chair, [email protected]
– Becky Lydecker, APFA National Scheduling Chair, [email protected]

Losartan Recall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of LOSARTAN POTASSIUM HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE tablets over concerns the contaminated drug might cause cancer.

Sandoz Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide 100 milligram/25 milligram tablets with the lot number JB8912. The contaminated medication was not distributed before Oct. 8.

Patients who are currently taking this medication are advised to speak with their health care provider before stopping, because the risk of going off of the medication might be greater than the possible cancer risk. Patients with questions about the recall can contact Sandoz Inc. at 800-525-8747 or email [email protected].

For more information about this recall, please visit https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm625492.htmor contact your medical provider.

– Michael Tipton, APFA National Health Chair, [email protected]

Nurse Case Managers

Role of Nurse Case Managers in Workers’ Compensation
Most Work Comp claims will be assigned a Nurse Case Manager. The primary responsibility of the Nurse Case Manger is to assist the injured employee in obtaining appropriate medical treatment. They can also facilitate communications between your treating doctor and Sedgwick and assist you with issues or concerns regarding the medical aspects of your claim.

– Bellia Peckson, APFA National IOD Chair, [email protected]

Listening Tour

The Negotiations Committee has kicked off their Listening Tour this week in SFO , Nov. 14th! This will be one of many as we begin traveling to the different bases to meet and listen to the membership. This is an excellent opportunity to provide the Committee with valuable feedback as they prepare for Section 6 negotiations.

The Negotiations Committee wants to hear from YOU!

November 28th  PHX  1130-1530 Briefing Room
November 29th  LAX  1100-1500 Crew Room
November 30th  DFW 1130-1700 (Location TBD)
December 17th  CLT   1130-1530 Auditorium

Surveys

A Preliminary Negotiations Survey will be going out to the membership very soon. This will be the first of several surveys the committee plans on conducting during negotiations. It will be an electronic survey accessed through an email link sent to your email address on file at APFA. If you do not have an email address on file, or need to update your contact information currently on file, please contact [email protected]

More information about this survey and future surveys will be communicated in APFA hotlines. Don’t sit on the sidelines…participate.

 #flysafe #flycontract