Day: April 14, 2020

TWU & IAM Retirement Sick leave election

For our Brothers and Sisters retiring Please read this: The Difference between the RHRA and the “applicable rate for my work group” is RHRA = accumulated unused sick leave hours at the time of retirement multiplied by the 50% of the hourly rate of the retiree at the time of retirement. “Applicable rate for my…

What Aircraft Maintenance Workers Need to Know about COVID-19

  Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms often include a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Our understanding of how the virus spreads is evolving as we learn more about it, so check the CDC website for the latest information. The virus is thought to spread…

COVID-19 AFFILIATE WORKING GROUP — AFL-CIO UPDATE

  1)    Attached is a letter sent by the AFL-CIO and 29 union presidents last Thursday, calling on President Trump to require and make available necessary safety protections for essential workers. AFL-CIO Letter to TrumpApril 9, 2020 in PDF   2)    Attached is a memorandum accompanying the letter to President Trump, which identifies immediate actions…