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