United pilots contract, LOA 23-05 — Pilot Electronic Notification LOA
1. No later than November 30, 2023, the Parties will begin meetings for the purpose of developing and implementing a system of electronic notification that will include:
a. A voluntary (i.e., ‘opt in’) notification system through a two-way messaging platform, available on a Pilot’s own device;
b. Electronic messaging allowing for substantive communication between the Pilot and Company;
c. Provide functionality for a Pilot to initiate messages with the Company (Crew Scheduling, the Hotel Desk, etc.); and
d. Any communication between the Pilot and the Company that requires a confirmation by the Pilot will include a receipt acknowledging the Pilot’s confirmation. If the confirmation is not received by the Company, the Company will revert to two-way confirmation as specified elsewhere in the UPA.
2. The Parties will promote innovative interface approaches and processes in an effort towards Pilots and Company departments that support Flight Operations having a highly useful system.
This Letter of Agreement shall become effective upon signing and shall run concurrent with the provisions of Section 25 Duration of the basic Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement this 29th day of September, 2023.
FOR UNITED AIRLINES, INC. FOR THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INT’L
Z. Michael Jones, Vice President Captain Jason Ambrosi, President Labor Relations Air Line Pilots Association, Intl
Captain Marc Champion Captain Garth Thompson, Chair Vice President Flight Operations United Master Executive Council
Mike Hansen, Managing Director Captain Phil Otis, Chair LR & Labor Economics UAL MEC Negotiating Committee
Captain Mary Ann Schaffer, Captain Andy Riggs, Vice-Chair Managing Director Aviation Safety UAL MEC Negotiating Committee
Captain David Zullo, Director Captain Adrian Rivero, Member Pilot Contract Administration UAL MEC Negotiating Committee
Sarah Nau, Director Labor Relations