C Area,
How this all will work is, you will have 5 shifts in a row of either straight days, evenings, or mids, then have 10 days off. After those 10 days off, you will be back on 5 shifts of straight days, evenings, or mids (These could be different than the previous 5 days you were working, but we will attempt to keep it the same) The big thing here is the RDOs that you’re use to will now be 10 days of RDOs that are changing/rotating. Until we move back to normal ops, no OT, XTE, spot leave, or daily shift swaps will be approved. The contract in many respects is suspended.
Bid leave is unaffected, we will try to put you on EA for those dates, but it may not be possible to get all of it on your EA dates. You would be charged leave on days you’re scheduled to work. If you want to turn in your leave, please make that request asap.
The changeover will begin this coming Sunday, (3/29) The first group to work 5 days will come from current F/S, S/Su. The subsequent crews will be assembled based on bid leave and any other special circumstances.
Expect to see the dynamic schedule in the next two days. It will be emailed as soon as management agrees. The final agreed upon staffing will be 5 on the day, 4 on the swing, and 2 on the mid. Keep in mind that sick leave will not be filled with overtime. In the event of a staffing shortage TMIs will be used to address the traffic. In an emergency situation some can be called in, but changes to the schedule will be largely avoided.
I know this might not be popular, but we have to remember this will facilitate the maximum number of people off work while limiting one's exposure to others at work. Again, I appreciate everyone’s understanding in this unique situation. More info will follow as it is available. If you have questions, ask any rep and we’ll tell you what we know. We will also try to get a Q&A out in the next 24 hrs and do regular updates based on questions received from all of you.
James Darlington
NATCA C Area Rep
904-347-3065