Furlough contract language
05-21-2020 | 09:25 AM
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Furlough contract language
The flashy contract comparison guides put out by our MECs rarely if ever touch on furlough sections. I assumed all of us had similar language, but in talking to a neighbor today I was surprised to find his benefits were a bit different. What is your airline's general furlough language?
JetBlue:
JetBlue:
- 60 days notice/pay in lieu of notice
- Furlough pay (75 hours per month) for:
- 1/2 month for less than one year longevity
- 1 month for each year of longevity up to six years (e.g., 3 months pay for 3 years longevity)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits at active rates for duration of receiving furlough pay
- Retain pass privileges
05-21-2020 | 11:05 AM
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05-21-2020 | 02:42 PM
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"Force Majeure" has been used before but a "Force Majeure" clause must be included in the contract otherwise it can't be used. Google "Airline Contracts Force Majeure" and you'll find several articles about COVID-19 and Force Majeure. But again it has to be written into the CBA for airlines to invoke it and bypass the contract without going into Chapter 11.
05-21-2020 | 07:49 PM
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"Force Majeure" has been used before but a "Force Majeure" clause must be included in the contract otherwise it can't be used. Google "Airline Contracts Force Majeure" and you'll find several articles about COVID-19 and Force Majeure. But again it has to be written into the CBA for airlines to invoke it and bypass the contract without going into Chapter 11.
05-21-2020 | 08:10 PM
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You point out a brilliant thought.
I could see that happening.
Have you served on a grievance committee? Because with a hostile company that’s exact what would happen with a smaller issue than 50 mil.
05-22-2020 | 04:00 AM
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no, I’ve just read “The Prince”
in rising water, you stand on anything you have handy. I wouldn’t attribute it to hostility so much as desperation. Not sure if contract nuances have enough juice in them for the effort, but it’s a forseeable possibility
in rising water, you stand on anything you have handy. I wouldn’t attribute it to hostility so much as desperation. Not sure if contract nuances have enough juice in them for the effort, but it’s a forseeable possibility
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