It has come to the attention of the Council 89 Office and the MEC President several rumors regarding displacement procedures have been permeating the membership. It has been reported AFA has told members they need to "protect" their displacement rights and options by listing CLT as their first choice for domicile location. There is NO truth to that rumor.
Here are the facts:
There is no "firm" number of displacements from the CLT domicile. The number of displacements out of CLT will be a direct result of the PIT members who displace into CLT.
If you have received a letter indicating you "may" be displaced out of CLT you need to complete the June 2006 Displacement Request Form. The Company needs to receive this form by Noon April 5, 2006 EDT. If the Company does not receive this form and you are displaced the Company will assign you to a domicile.
If you are displaced out of CLT your base choices, as indicated on the form, are BOS, DCA, LGA or PHL.
CLT and PIT are not domicile options for those displaced out of CLT.
It is not necessary for you to list CLT as your first choice in order to not be displaced. Displacements from CLT will only occur if PIT members displace into CLT. If you have filled out a June 2006 Displacement Request Form indicating a base preference and are not displaced you will not be forced to leave CLT simply by virtue of filling out the form.
Any moving expenses associated with either displacements out of PIT or CLT will be governed by Section 5 of the Contract.
I urge you to not listen to any anecdotal advice or rumor and contact your local AFA office with any questions you may have.
