Open Enrollment
We are aware the open enrollment window for medical benefits will be available Oct 15, 2021. Before you make that final selection and submit your choices, pay close attention to a few areas;
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- LTD automatic enrollment. If you don’t want the coverage you must decline the coverage.
- Who are the beneficiaries of your life insurance. Check the names and information at this time.
- Extra life insurance coverage is easier to purchase at this time.
- Other coverage’s that may auto enroll like Hospitalization, do you want coverage or not.
Remember to read it carefully and ask questions. It is easier to correct now than after the window closes.
Tracy Hardin
Executive Board
918-437-4300
918-409-5962
AA Town Hall listening sessions In Hangars 3&4 Meeting Rooms
October 28th. 5:15 a.m., 6:45 a.m., and 2:45 p.m.
Attendance Control Policy
The company announced on October 13, 2021, that they will be implementing a “Point” Policy on attendance. There is a CBT in the Learning hub that covers this. We do not have any answers at this time as to the full details. Please get with your local management to have them answer your questions or call 918-292-2698
Nov 15, 2021 will be the implementation date.
Who qualifies for pandemic leave?
Eligible U.S.-based mainline team members who are active and not on any other consecutive leave may qualify for pandemic leave. Inactive team members, as well as contractors and temporary team members, are not eligible for a pandemic leave of absence under this policy.
As of Oct. 1, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, pandemic leave applies to (except where required by law):
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- Fully vaccinated team members who have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Fully vaccinated team members who have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, resulting in the need to quarantine while awaiting test results.
Fully vaccinated team members are not required to quarantine after exposure or get tested for COVID-19 if asymptomatic (except where required by law).
(People are considered fully vaccinated once they’ve received their second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster shots are not required to be considered fully vaccinated.)
Terry Buck
TWU Local 514 Recording Secretary
TWU Local 514 Benefit Committee Chairman
Phone 9184374300
Cell 9186382652
FMLA & Pandemic Leave Documents
Beginning Friday, October 1 st , the Absence & Return Center will not accept supporting documents, including the Health Care Provider Certification Form and Vaccine Card, through email for all ground-based and Management and Support Staff team members. Pilots and flight attendants will continue to follow their current process.
Using a camera-enabled device like an iPhone or Android, team members may upload their documents directly into their AbsenceTracker case in three easy steps!
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- Log into Jetnet > Team Member Services > Leaves & Returns > Ground and LSS
- Find the appropriate open case.
- Press the paperclip for upload options, including taking a photo.
Click Here for picture instructions on how to upload documents.
Documents emailed to arc.loa@aa.com will not be processed and will be deleted.
Questions concerning termination of employment for not getting the Covid vaccine
All, I’ve been getting lots of questions about vacation, pension and sick payout.
Per Article 23 – Vacations para. O.
Vacation accrued through the last day of work will be paid to any employee leaving the service of the Company because of retirement, reduction in force, resignation, or discharge. In case of the death of an employee, the amount due shall be paid to his legal heir or representative.
If discharged you will be entitled to your accrued vacation.
Pension
I have had email conversations with the company retirement representative and she confirmed that you will be eligible for your pension even if you are discharged. The only way you lose your pension is if you are deceased.
You can request your pension package on Jetnet.
Sick time
If discharged your sick time will be paid out at the time you start your pension. If you are planning to retire and would like to put sick time in a RHRA, the company requires a 4 month notice period. That being said, I’ve been advised that you should request it now if in fear of being discharged due to the Covid vaccine mandate.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. If I don’t know the answer I will try to get one.
Marla Johnson
Executive Board
918-282-7494
Medical or Religious Accommodations
On Jetnet Federal Vaccine Requirement
Requesting an exemption
The federal mandate allows for exemptions to be granted in two circumstances.
To individuals with a medical disability that prevents them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. This requires a signed statement from a doctor or other licensed professional.
To individuals with a sincerely held religious belief that prohibits them from receiving the vaccine.
ATTENTION:
If you submitted an accommodation request before the company updated the link to be electronically filed you may want to resubmit until you get a confirmation email.
Marla Johnson
Vacation DAT Days Update
Article 23 Vacations (Page 140 on the M&R Agreement)
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- The Company will submit to the Union at each shop/bid area function and location by October 15th the vacation schedule for the succeeding year. Employees may reserve up to one hundred twenty (120) hours of earned vacation to be taken one (1) or more days at a time (DAT). Any changes to the number of DAT days the employee had the previous year must be made by midnight, November 1st. Employees who do not elect to change the number of DAT days will have the same number of DAT days as in the previous year. Employees will have up to December 1st to choose vacation periods, and the Company shall post the vacation assignments as indicated from the employee’s preferences by December 20th.
Veterans Day – November 11, 2021
If you are interested in comping your holiday, starting October 21 through Nov 3, 2021 you will need to go to Workbrain and sign up for how you want to be coded.
REMINDER: Flu Shot Time Again
Getting the flu shot this fall is more important than ever. Protect yourself, your family and your community.
Receive the vaccine at no cost to you right where you work.
Remember to wear a face covering and maintain 6 feet of social distance when possible.
Where:
Hgr. 3/4 Town Hall Room
When:
Tue, Oct. 19……..12am-6pm
Thu, Oct. 21……..7am-12pm
Wed, Oct 27……..5am-10am
Schedule at https://mypremisehealth.com
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Brother Juan Riancho
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The Passing of Brother Daniel Rohrbaugh
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The Passing of Brother Milton Raglin
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