Two days in a row on my days off scheduling has called and left a message saying "we are in a junior man situation and need your assistance."

 

Does it make me a bad person if I hope they didn't find anyone to fly those flights?

 

The last big round of furloughs during the bankruptcy they basically had the Saab FO's on speed dial calling them for junior mans right up til the day they were laid off.... Total bs in my book...

 

Do any of you guys know if the company is fighting unemployment claims for those who took the voluntary furlough the first time around?

 

I haven't heard of anyone that took the first voluntary not being able to get unemployment. You should also check the laws in your state for example in MN they don't care if it was voluntary or involuntary you can still get unemployment money.

 

I was called to be junior manned twice in the week before I was furloughed a month ago

 

I just spoke with the state of minnesota unemployment office and the not so bright gentleman on the other end stated that they view a voluntary furlough as "quitting" and as such one is not eligible for unemployment benefits.

Can anyone confirm whether or not they've received unemployment from MN, this guy was not that bright and I'll probably call back again to see if I can get someone else's opinion, I just don't want to get burned...

 

Call your ALPA rep they were in class a few weeks back saying that they haven't heard of the company fighting anyones unemployment status. They should be able to tell you or at least give you some information so you can contact the guys that took the first voluntary and see if they have had any problems.

I also called in and talked with a girl named Sarah and she told me that again voluntary or involuntary the state still looks at it as a layoff and you can get unemployment money. This is what I have found from the MN unemployment website about furloughs.

Tips for workers being furloughed:

You may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits if you are temporarily or intermittently laid off or your hours are reduced below 32 hours per week.

Apply for UI benefits during the first week you are laid off or your hours are reduced below 32 hours per week. You cannot backdate the application. You could lose benefits if you wait to apply.

To receive a benefit payment or get credit for your waiting week, you must request a benefit payment.

Every applicant for UI benefits must serve a waiting week before they can receive any payments. Your waiting week is the first week you are eligible to receive a benefit payment. To be eligible, you must apply, request a benefit payment, and meet the requirements of unemployment insurance.

For intermittent (recurring) layoffs it is probably best to continue to request benefit payments even when you are working your normal schedule. Report the hours you worked and the gross amount (before taxes or any other deductions) of your wages. Payments will be issued for the weeks you are laid off or hours are reduced and no payment will be made when you are working your normal schedule.

 

Has anyone had any trouble logging into crewtrac lately, I can't seem to get in.

 

Yeah I saw that too on the website, great idea about contacting the union though, thanks!