Originally Posted by
DogWhisperer
I had a multiple day jury duty mailed and received after scheduled posted...it was for duty in less than three weeks. Alerted the CPSC and was told to bring it in next time through and no big deal...missed the opportunity to get it to the office and the next trip through but did the following time. Was contacted by the CPO and asked when did I receive the notice and why did I not bid around it? After being scolded on the topic, I informed him of the post mark and reception period...crawfishing ensued and was told that they would "consider it"...when contacting them the next week in regard to whether or not I was going to be covered, I was told that two of my four day trip was PD'd and that they were not going to pay me. When I asked about being covered if chosen for jury duty, I was told that I WOULD be covered due to it being a situation out of my control. I spoke with DALPA folks on the phone and was told that this was a NEW part of the contract.
The only major change that I see to jury duty leave is that Delta may now pre-post it if you're notified in time for them to do so. The requirement to notify them immediately upon receipt of your summons has not changed.
This is the old language (pre-C2012):
A pilot will immediately notify his Base Chief Pilot upon receipt of a summons or subpoena. A pilot who does not so notify his Base Chief Pilot will not be paid during his absence.
This is the new language (C2012):
Upon receipt of a summons or subpoena for legal duty, a pilot will immediately notify the Chief Pilot Support Center, and will provide a copy of the summons or subpoena.
A pilot who does not immediately notify the Chief Pilot Support Center under Section 13 E. 1. will be placed on unpaid legal duty leave.
It looks to me as though little has changed with respect to the notification requirement, other than the fact that we used to notify the CPO and now we notify the CPSC. It sounds like a foul to me that the CPSC said "no hurry" on the summons itself and now you're not being paid.
And it's totally BS that your CP would have "scolded" you for not bidding around jury duty.