A. A Pilot shall have the right to be
represented at any hearing by an Association representative or the designee of
the grievant with the approval of the Association, provided the Company has
been notified in writing.
B. Either party has the right to call witnesses
at any hearing. The number of witnesses summoned at any one time shall not be
greater than the number which can be spared from the operation without
interference with the service of the Company.
1. The
Company shall make every effort to release all the witnesses and shall
coordinate the scheduling of requested releases with the Association before
making any final determination of granting or delaying releases.
2. No
hearing shall be concluded until all witnesses have been heard.
C. TRANSPORTATION
Each party shall assume
responsibility for transportation and travel expenses for any witnesses and
representatives called by that party. Transportation on Company aircraft, if
available, shall be free of charge.
D. PAY
AND CREDIT
1. A Pilot required by the Company to appear
as a witness or a representative at the Company’s request shall receive pay and
credit as follows:
a. A
Pilot holding a regular line of time shall receive pay and credit for the trips
as shown on his line or his minimum duty period pay, whichever is greater.
b. A
reserve Pilot shall receive the same credit he would have received had he
fulfilled his reserve requirement.
c. If
the appearance is on a Pilot’s day off, at the Pilot’s option, he shall receive
his minimum duty period pay, or the Company shall replace the days.
2. In
the event a Pilot is called as a witness by the Association, the Association
shall be responsible for the compensation and expenses of that witness.