Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
Fair enough.
But, this is also one of those "culture shock" issues for ex-UA guys at L-CAL where crew scheduling can't touch you at all on days off (except for the last day before RSV days to notify of an assignment) or move days off (domestically.)
I can only hope the L-UAL contract carries over into the JCBA in this instance.
Here are some known numbers from scheduling. Name them all "Scheduling" on your phone and don't answer unless you want to enter CAL's kafkaesque world of should-you-shouldn't-you be free from duty on your days off. 8003382739, 7133249728, 7133247013, 7133247051, 7133247019, 7133245000.
But since they've also been known to use their own cell phones, don't answer phone if you don't recognize the caller ID.
Sure, you can answer the phone and you can say no to an assignment and you can talk to you CP and, and, and, but if you just want to avoid the drama, don't answer.
There is an agreement (maybe it was a grievance) that you cannot be junior manned if you initiate the call. For example, you call to trade a trip for next week. They try to junior man you for tomorrow "while I've got you on the phone." Not allowed.