It’s been just over a month since my last update. In fact it was delivered on the 1st day of the shutdown. Yet here we are 35 days later still shutdown.
Yesterday OPM finally released their interpretation of the law sign by Trump regarding backpay and leave. At our facility level, we will maintain the current status quo. Request your leave as usual (annual, sick, etc). It will be approved or denied per the CBA. Time and Attendance will convert everything to furlough. If you would like to be charged for your leave, you will need to speak with a FLM. All leave that has been used since the shutdown began will be coded as furlough. You will be backpaid for furlough. Be aware that if you take 80 hours of furlough (I believe within a pay period), you will not earn leave. If you have any questions please see a member of your E-Board.
NATCA is still leafleting at Sea-Tac Airport. If you would like to donate some of your time to public education, see a member of the E-Board. We have access to a schedule, shared by local facilities, to list volunteers.
After yesterday’s votes in the Senate, 6 of the 19 senators NATCA targeted, voted to end the shutdown. Thank you to everyone partaking in the social media campaigns as well as making calls and sending emails. The message is getting louder that this must end. Please continue to keep the pressure on DC to end the shutdown.
Lastly, if anyone needs help, please reach out to your E-Board. We are aware of the sensitive nature of a request for help. There will be no judgements. We will do anything and everything in our power to get you the needed help to last through this shutdown. We are a union family and family takes care of each other.
Brooke
440.227.5591
brooked85@Hotmail.com