Why worry about Federal Labor Laws? If its a charity or charitable fund, then there are no laws governing how you disperse the funds. If you do it independently of the company (which sounds pretty likely) then no Labor Laws, Federal of otherwise, apply in any way, shape or form.

Finally a worthwhile thread in the Regional Forum. Not only will I sticky this, but I will donate once the account is properly set up. And I challenge everyone on APC to donate as well, particularly those who still have jobs. You never know when your number is up. We are living in an unusually extraordinary time; you would have to be comatose or living in a cave to not know that. So, if you can help, I say why not?

It is a good idea but it wouldnt be right if a company required its pilots to put into a furlough fund. It is a persons responsibility to prepare themselves for events such as job loss like this. Not trying to sound like an insensitive jerk, just being realistic.

lol your outta your mind if you think this idea will take off...
That's what unemployment is for. And that's what all of us other pilots are surviving off of.

I am all about helping my fellow acey pilots! I think we need to put a donation box in the lounge or find some easy way to donate. I would be screwed if I got the F call today! With my home and car payment and other bills it would be hard to make ends meet with only 30 days notice. I think it would mean a lot to the affected pilots that there fellow "Acey" pilots are willing to help them through the tough times! Lets bring some professionalism back to our job and help some of our own!

I'M IN!

That might cover some stuff but with F/O pay they might get $800 month in unemployment. Hey my house payment is 1,200 month alone! Thanks for the negativity! From what I hear BH has already supported the idea and is willing to help make it happen

Thanks vagabond - your help is greatly apreciated!


Thanks for the suggestion - we will also work with the company to see if we can't offer other options like payroll deduct or cashing in and donating extra vacation days.

trackpilot - sorry to hear you're on the street. Unemployment is a pitiful sum and you deserve more support. I think Georgia provides less than $600 a month for 1st year FO. Hard to survive off of that!

I'm in FL and from what I was told FL max is around $250 max after TAX each week.

Sorry - typo on my part. I think Georgia's max is similar. Weekly amount for our FOs is actually ~$125 last time I looked at it.

Update..........

We've been in contact with a financial institution and are awaiting some guidance on how the fund can be set up and held. Also, I am seeking legal advice on whether the administration of the fund should be accomplished by forming a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Obviously, a single individual cannot control the funds. If so, it will take some work to get a 501(c)(3) in place.

We are also working with the company to try and get some type of voluntary payroll deduction in place. We've also suggested donating vacation time as well.

This could turn into a long lasting fund that could protect in the future as well.

If anyone has any constructive advice, please pass it on.