All GCA 150 Local Chairmen,
The General Chairmen have been meeting with the Carrier to discuss the implementation schedules of the various items for the recent 5/6/7 Agreement, below are a few of the known implementation dates.
Section I – Self-Supporting Pools – Still working on an implementation date to coincide with Rest Cycles, Imp date is unknown at this time.
Section II – Pool Regulation/Extra Boards – Parties will soon be gathering data to convert current mileages to starts. Imp date is unknown at this time
Section III – Permanent Bids – Still needs programming. Imp date to be determined. Will be after January 2024.
Section IV – Held Away from Home Terminal,Implementing November 1. 2023. – AFHT pay starts at 16 hours and is continuous.
Section V – Away from Home Meals,Implementing November 1. 2023. – Increase meal allowance to $15.00, payments are made at the 4, 12, and 22-hour mark.
Section VI – Paid Leave Handling (PRE) – Final programming and testing being conducted, pushing for a December 1, 2023 implementation.
Section VII – Paid Sick Days – Implementing November 1. 2023. – There will be 1 day of paid sick available to employees for the remainder of 2023. There will also be the ability to convert 3 PLDs or VAC in 2023 as paid sick time off. Anyone wishing to convert PLD/VAC must submit a written inquiry to Ask Comp within the Workforce Hub.
Section VIII – Work/Rest Implementation – Still coordinating on programming and availability.
Section IX – Turn Swap – In final programming stages. Carrier looking for volunteer locations to test the WFH application further.
Section X – Earned Day Off – Will go into effect starting January 1, 2024.
Section XI – Bereavement – Implementing November 1. 2023. Will now need to be observed within 30 days following the date of death, exceptions will require local management approval.
Side Letter 5 – Routine Medical Days – the ability for assignment owners to make requests will begin on November 01, 2023. 30-day notice must be given for use, fully in effect starting December 1, 2023.
More implementation dates will be forthcoming as these discussions continue.
Fraternally,
Kent
Howard Allington
BLET LC 758
Vancouver,WA
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