Special Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence Options for 2020
March 28, 2020
Tim Klima
Airline Coordinator
Transportation Department IAMAW
Mike Mayes
international Administrative Vice President
Transport Workers Union of America
Special Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence Options for 2020
Dear Tim and Mike:
We are pleased the Company and the Association have been able to come to an agreement regarding special paid voluntary leave of absence (VLOA) options for eligible Association represented employees for 2029. As a result of the novel coronavirus (COViD~19), the Company is experiencing unprecedented reductions in demand and operational requirements. The special voluntary leaves of absence age not being provided going toward but have been agreed to by the Company and the Association on a one-time basis to address the unique circumstances caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. The parties thus recognize that the specie! voluntary leaves of absence being offered are not comparable to any existing leaves provided pursuant to the TWU/IAM Association Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements or any other leave currently provided by the Company and agree that the time period to request any of the below Options is limited as provided in this agreement.
The following represents the terms and conditions of the special paid VLOA: Click the image below…
