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06-04-2009 | 06:19 PM
#5901
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Just a two week stint without medical benefits? That can't be right. I don't mean that in a "stupid management" sense either. That info can't be correct.
Insurance companies just don't suspend coverage for 2 weeks and refund the pro-rate to the employer. They know that there would be a spike in claims on the first day the coverage begins again (and its kinda hard to prove if you got that expensive terminal illness while you were out on your HTL).
Also, why would the company insist on canceling flight benefits for the HTLs and not the full month TOWOPs. OK... that one is one of those "stupid management" possibilities.
Insurance companies just don't suspend coverage for 2 weeks and refund the pro-rate to the employer. They know that there would be a spike in claims on the first day the coverage begins again (and its kinda hard to prove if you got that expensive terminal illness while you were out on your HTL).
Also, why would the company insist on canceling flight benefits for the HTLs and not the full month TOWOPs. OK... that one is one of those "stupid management" possibilities.
06-04-2009 | 06:24 PM
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From: idle stop release....
actually if i remember correctly the company DID suspend pass riding and jump seat privileges for the TOWOP people when we first started it up a while back like last year. Obviously it was a grievance of sorts that got this taken care of. My point is only that if it might save the company a dime they might try it. Save a dollar by spending a thousand......
06-04-2009 | 06:38 PM
#5903
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From: FIRE ALPA
part of the hang up was the company wanted to cancel medical coverage the other sticking point was vacation and sick accrual.
06-04-2009 | 06:55 PM
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From: FO4LIFE
Maybe this has been discussed already, but is there word on possible furloughs with XJ parking 10 Saabs?
06-04-2009 | 06:57 PM
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06-04-2009 | 07:19 PM
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I expect something tomorrow afternoon, Though it could post next week. But I'd say furloughs are inevitable.
06-04-2009 | 07:58 PM
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From: CRJ-900 F/O
What are the rumors about the numbers? 100 pilots for the downsizing of the fleet or 200 area that would include the extra they have since the new year? Avroman, whats going on tomorrow afternoon?
06-04-2009 | 08:01 PM
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Optimistic note.... it seems like the Delta planning department changes their mind whenever someone passes gas. So we can all hope that something changes between now and the end of summer or hope Taco Bell is the restaurant of choice for delta planning!!!
06-04-2009 | 08:27 PM
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From: CRJ FO
Optimistic note.... it seems like the Delta planning department changes their mind whenever someone passes gas. So we can all hope that something changes between now and the end of summer or hope Taco Bell is the restaurant of choice for delta planning!!![/quote]
True but I would definately plan on getting furloughed come the end of the summer if your at the bottom
True but I would definately plan on getting furloughed come the end of the summer if your at the bottom
06-05-2009 | 06:41 AM
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What strikes me as odd is the voluntary furlough notices haven't come out yet. There must be a reason why they would be holding this up, especially since we are overstaffed with our current fleet and know 10 planes are leaving.
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