A grievance is a dispute between the parties arising out of an interpretation or

application of this Agreement. A grievance may be filed by any Flight Attendant,

group of Flight Attendants or the LEC President. Prior to the filing of a grievance,

the Flight Attendant is encouraged to discuss the matter with the Director of

Inflight or her/his designee in an effort to resolve it. When a written grievance is

filed, it will contain a reference to the provision of this Agreement alleged to have

been breached and a short, concise statement of the facts involved.

B. Discipline and Discharge Grievances

1. A Flight Attendant that is directed by the Company to attend an

investigatory interview or meeting at which the Flight Attendant

reasonably believes may result in disciplinary action may request Union

representation. The Union representative may participate in the

interview or meeting either in person or by teleconference provided the

Union representative is available within two (2) hours of the designated

time of the interview or meeting.

2. A Flight Attendant will not be disciplined or discharged except for just

cause. A Flight Attendant will be notified in writing of discipline or

discharge and the reasons therefore.

3. A Flight Attendant who is disciplined or discharged will be granted a

hearing provided she/he files a written request for a hearing with the

Director of Inflight or her/his designee within fourteen (14) business

days from the date upon which she/he receives written notice of such

discipline or discharge.

4. Such hearing will be held within fourteen (14) business days after the

Director of Inflight or her/his designee receives the written request for

a hearing. Within four (4) business days after receiving the written

request for a hearing, the Union and the Company representatives will

confer to make a good faith effort to agree upon a convenient time and

place for the hearing.

5. Within fourteen (14) business days following the completion of the

hearing, the Director of Inflight or her/his designee will issue a decision

in writing and furnish the Flight Attendant and the Union a copy thereof.

The decision will include a statement of the facts considered and the

reason(s) for the decision.

A grievance is a dispute between the parties arising out of an interpretation orapplication of this Agreement. A grievance may be filed by any Flight Attendant, group of Flight Attendants, or the LEC President. Prior to the filing of a grievance, the Flight Attendant is encouraged to discuss the matter with the Director of Inflight or her/his designee in an effort to resolve it. When a written grievance is filed, it will contain a reference to the provision of the Collective Bargaining Agreement alleged to have been breached and a short, concise statement of the facts involved.