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CAL pilots pay furloughed pilots insurance
MEC Special Notice 9-10-08 - Pilot group solidly passes furlough assessment From: [email protected] Sent: Wed 9/10/08 7:35 PM To: calmec-fastread ([email protected])
Security scan upon download Attachments: 02-0808 - Medical Insurance Reimbursement for the Furloughed Continental Pilots.pdf (13.7 KB), Assessment Example.pdf (13.7 KB) ALPA: The Pilots Union In a show of support and concern for their fellow pilots, the pilot group has passed, by an overwhelming two-thirds majority of those who voted, the proposed Medical Insurance Reimbursement for the Furloughed Continental Pilots assessment. Voting on the assessment closed this morning at 10:00 ET. This assessment will be used to reimburse furloughed Continental pilots for health insurance premiums. In funding this assessment, the pilots have shown that their concern for the welfare of their fellow pilots far outweighs that of management, which continues to deny coverage to our pilots during their first six months of employment. The first assessment of 0.25% will apply to your Oct. 16 paycheck. Funds remaining in the Continental Furlough Assistance Fund upon dissolution will be refunded to the pilots who paid the assessment, on a pro rata basis. For an example of how dues and the assessment are applied, please see the attached PDF file “Assessment Example.pdf.” In accordance with the furlough process, furloughed pilots on Continental’s health insurance plan will continue to be covered under Continental’s plan until the end of the month following their furlough date (Oct. 31, 2008 for pilots furloughed during the month of September, for example). For more information about the furlough assessment to reimburse health insurance premiums, click on the attached PDF file of the resolution that was passed by the MEC. More information about the program will be provided to pilots on furlough via blastmail, the calalpa.org Web site and other communication. ALPA: The Pilots Union If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, please go to https://crewroom.alpa.org/alpa/Deskt...eferences.aspx to update your Standard Mailings and/or E-Mail Distribution Lists preferences. Note: you may be prompted to logon to access this page. |
It is pretty sad that 1/3 of those who voted said no!
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Well Spirit had the same vote but the majority of the pilot group voted it down.
Now THAT is pretty sad..... |
True!
However, kudos to the guys who took the time to care about their own. AL |
Originally Posted by jdt30
(Post 459288)
MEC Special Notice 9-10-08 - Pilot group solidly passes furlough assessment From: [email protected] Sent: Wed 9/10/08 7:35 PM To: calmec-fastread ([email protected])
Security scan upon download Attachments: 02-0808 - Medical Insurance Reimbursement for the Furloughed Continental Pilots.pdf (13.7 KB), Assessment Example.pdf (13.7 KB) ALPA: The Pilots Union In a show of support and concern for their fellow pilots, the pilot group has passed, by an overwhelming two-thirds majority of those who voted, the proposed Medical Insurance Reimbursement for the Furloughed Continental Pilots assessment. Voting on the assessment closed this morning at 10:00 ET. This assessment will be used to reimburse furloughed Continental pilots for health insurance premiums. In funding this assessment, the pilots have shown that their concern for the welfare of their fellow pilots far outweighs that of management, which continues to deny coverage to our pilots during their first six months of employment. The first assessment of 0.25% will apply to your Oct. 16 paycheck. Funds remaining in the Continental Furlough Assistance Fund upon dissolution will be refunded to the pilots who paid the assessment, on a pro rata basis. For an example of how dues and the assessment are applied, please see the attached PDF file “Assessment Example.pdf.” In accordance with the furlough process, furloughed pilots on Continental’s health insurance plan will continue to be covered under Continental’s plan until the end of the month following their furlough date (Oct. 31, 2008 for pilots furloughed during the month of September, for example). For more information about the furlough assessment to reimburse health insurance premiums, click on the attached PDF file of the resolution that was passed by the MEC. More information about the program will be provided to pilots on furlough via blastmail, the calalpa.org Web site and other communication. ALPA: The Pilots Union If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, please go to https://crewroom.alpa.org/alpa/Deskt...eferences.aspx to update your Standard Mailings and/or E-Mail Distribution Lists preferences. Note: you may be prompted to logon to access this page. From a furloughee...THANK YOU for caring about us. I'll stay furloughed as long as it takes to get a GREAT CONTRACT!!! DON'T GIVE IN!!!!!!!! |
Originally Posted by WarEagle28
(Post 459351)
From a furloughee...THANK YOU for caring about us. I'll stay furloughed as long as it takes to get a GREAT CONTRACT!!! DON'T GIVE IN!!!!!!!!
I need to rephrase the above statement. Two thirds of the pilot group that care enough to vote are sick and tired. |
Did the same thing when we furloughed for 9/11 so its nothing new. I think it passed at a higher percentage rate back then though.
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The ones that voted no must have thought they were going to "save the compny". boy oh boy.
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Originally Posted by 757Driver
(Post 459382)
Did the same thing when we furloughed for 9/11 so its nothing new. I think it passed at a higher percentage rate back then though.
I flew with a Capt. who voted no for insurance after 9-11. His reason "Why should I subsidize someone else's career choice. I knew what I was doing when I chose this career." He had crossed the picket line in 83. |
Any a$$ &*%$! flying high time or picking up extra trips? Sure hope not...
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Originally Posted by jdt30
(Post 459398)
I know it's not new, but I'm just glad to see a majority of the votes actually go towards something worthwhile.
I flew with a Capt. who voted no for insurance after 9-11. His reason "Why should I subsidize someone else's career choice. I knew what I was doing when I chose this career." He had crossed the picket line in 83. |
Originally Posted by jdt30
(Post 459398)
I know it's not new, but I'm just glad to see a majority of the votes actually go towards something worthwhile.
I flew with a Capt. who voted no for insurance after 9-11. His reason "Why should I subsidize someone else's career choice. I knew what I was doing when I chose this career." He had crossed the picket line in 83. Complete scum. |
Hopefully, the guy is 59 or 60 and only getting older.
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Age 65 rule = keep scabs for another 5 years. Yea. :rolleyes:
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Is it possible for the MEC to publish the names of the ones who voted "No" on this?
I wonder how closely it would align with the number of SCABS remaining at CAL? |
Bravo to 2/3 rds of the CAL pilots! Good luck to the guys on furlough. Been there... done that. It ain't fun. At least you won't have to worry about getting raped by COBRA now.
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Originally Posted by Murano
(Post 459747)
Bravo to 2/3 rds of the CAL pilots! Good luck to the guys on furlough. Been there... done that. It ain't fun. At least you won't have to worry about getting raped by COBRA now.
On a side note, COBRA doesn't have to be the only option. Granted it will all depend on family situations, illnesses, pre-exisiting conditions, kids, etc. I am a single guy and when I was hired at CO I found an individual BC/BS (Blue Access Value 3000) policy online for $75 per month. A lot better than paying the $300/mo COBRA from my previous employer. Guys I talk to are surprised I found something so inexpensive. Some I have talked to said they just did without for 6 months because they couldn't afford COBRA from their previous jobs. Again, you don't have to suffer with no health insurance or COBRA payments if you do a little research. Insurance Quotes from Individual Health Quotes Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Individual Health Insurance Quotes That's how I found mine for my zip, sex, age, etc. I did an individual policy not short-term. The short-term 6 mo policy was a few more bucks a month, but the continuing policy allowed me to cancel at any time anyway. And, to be safe, I wanted something that would continue on until I knew I had my CO health insurance activated. So I had one month of overlap in coverage (7 months total with my own policy). |
Just got a letter in the mail from Al Brandano (CALALPA 170 chairman).
I will quote it so nobody can say I made it up, "We are a weathered elder pilot group with a history of strength, reliability, and survivability, along with a younger component that is yet untested, somewhat selfish..." I'll stop there. CAL pilots have a history of strength? The younger CAL pilots are selfish? What the..! Am I reading this wrong? What a moron! Vote him out! The scabs are strong and the furloughed guys are selfish. That's just great.:confused: |
Originally Posted by Ottopilot
(Post 459805)
Just got a letter in the mail from Al Brandano (CALALPA 170 chairman).
I will quote it so nobody can say I made it up, "We are a weathered elder pilot group with a history of strength, reliability, and survivability, along with a younger component that is yet untested, somewhat selfish..." I'll stop there. CAL pilots have a history of strength? The younger CAL pilots are selfish? What the..! Am I reading this wrong? What a moron! Vote him out! The scabs are strong and the furloughed guys are selfish. That's just great.:confused: |
Originally Posted by Ottopilot
(Post 459805)
Just got a letter in the mail from Al Brandano (CALALPA 170 chairman).
I will quote it so nobody can say I made it up, "We are a weathered elder pilot group with a history of strength, reliability, and survivability, along with a younger component that is yet untested, somewhat selfish..." I'll stop there. CAL pilots have a history of strength? The younger CAL pilots are selfish? What the..! Am I reading this wrong? What a moron! Vote him out! The scabs are strong and the furloughed guys are selfish. That's just great.:confused: On a side note lets not forget those affected by 9-11 and all those of you who did their duty on that day! |
Originally Posted by Ottopilot
(Post 459805)
Just got a letter in the mail from Al Brandano (CALALPA 170 chairman).
I will quote it so nobody can say I made it up, "We are a weathered elder pilot group with a history of strength, reliability, and survivability, along with a younger component that is yet untested, somewhat selfish..." I'll stop there. CAL pilots have a history of strength? The younger CAL pilots are selfish? What the..! Am I reading this wrong? What a moron! Vote him out! The scabs are strong and the furloughed guys are selfish. That's just great.:confused: |
Originally Posted by WorldDC10
(Post 459302)
It is pretty sad that 1/3 of those who voted said no!
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