Our TWU Local 579 Scheduling Committee provides invaluable assistance to members by offering comprehensive bidding support. Moreover, the committee examines pairings to preempt potential contact violations prior to bidding and reviews bid awards before publication, ensuring the absence of any issues or violations.
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Scheduling Committee Overview
The Scheduling Committee provides bid assistance, reviews pairings and awards for CBA compliance, and works closely with Crew Planning and Crew Scheduling to proactively identify and resolve scheduling issues.
Committee Member Responsibilities
- Provide bid assistance via email, social platforms, and Zoom sessions;
- Review pairing builds and award runs for legality and compliance;
- Respond to Member inquiries and ISAT tickets;
- Participate in monthly committee meetings and assigned review periods;
- Support PBS testing, knowledge base updates, and special projects.
Committee Chair Responsibilities
- Coordinate monthly bid support operations and assignments;
- Lead committee meetings and calls;
- Submit required reports and communications;
- Serve as liaison with Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, and Executive Board;
- Oversee special projects and compliance reviews.
Time Commitment:
Significant and recurring throughout each bid month.