In these times of social unrest, we feel that taking an apathetic bystander position is wholly inadequate. We need to come together as a proud union and clearly state our absolute condemnation of acts of racial inequity and inequality.
We at AMFA Local 14 want to dedicate ourselves to answering the societal call.
Click the attachment link to read the full copy of Region 1 Director Earl Clark letter to Alaska Labor Relations:
Ms. Wetzel:
I bring to your attention the following matter. It is my understanding that last Monday, June 1, 2020, Chief Executive Officer Brad Tilden issued a statement that he expects the carrier to make a 35% reduction in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and that this would entail perhaps furloughing some 7,000 employees. If true, a possible implication is that AMFA members could be furloughed in the same proportion.
Update from ALR Jarod Mills
We met with the company Monday to discuss the EOP and LILOF applications. Roughly 37 applied for EOP, 88 for enhanced LILOF (3/6/12 month). Most applicants will likely be notified by the company of approval by the end of this week.
These EOP/LILOF number fall short of the staffing reductions Alaska is trying to meet for M & E cost savings and Technician to Aircraft ratio (4 to 1). We will continue to collaborate with Divisional and Labor Leaders to mitigate the impact on our members.
Alaska notified AMFA Nat'l pursuant to the WARN act that furloughs were imminent October 01, 2020 - with reductions of up to 35%. Look for further communication and information about the WARN notices from both the union and company.
Keep in mind AMFA is pursuing Job Protection LOA #9 arbitration August 17th, with a ruling before September 30, 2020.
PPE or face coverings should be utilized in areas to include but not limited to; restrooms, halls, break areas, offices, ready rooms, locker rooms etc. Ramp, hangar and open work areas are not required if you are sure that social distancing is adequate. Currently Alaska has not mandated masks from clock in to clock out, so please follow guidelines in place to keep from draconian rules being implemented.
Please encourage coworkers to scan the QRH code with their smart phone camera in the union bulletin boards - they can sign up with L14 webmaster so frequent updates go directly to them!
Fraternally, Jarod
We Will Not Stand By.pdf
