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Please
note the duration of these furloughs and be advised if you are
awarded the VF 7 you are signing a contract for this duration.
You will not be permitted to return early under any voluntary
circumstance.
Subject:
Voluntary Furlough 7 (VF7)
Our
staffing forecast reflects an overage of approximately 170
flight attendants beginning in September 2003. In hopes of
offsetting potential involuntary furloughs, we will offer
another voluntary furlough program (VF7). As the quarterly
earnings reports from our competitors this week have
demonstrated, the industry continues to struggle towards a
recovery, but it will be a lengthy and extended process. Our
goal is to ensure we are a survivor in the short-term, and
position for our airline for growth in the future as the
economy strengthens. Application forms will be available in
the crew rooms and on theHub and HERE.
The form must be submitted to Inflight Administration in
Crystal City. In addition to the normal submission channels,
you are able to submit your request electronically via theHub.
The form will be available on theHub effective July 21, 2003.
The deadline for
Inflight
Administration to receive the form is Noon (EDT) July 27,
2003. Please ensure you are using the correct updated form. It
states 2003 Voluntary Furlough 7 (VF7) Program Request Form on
the top of it.
Here
are some highlights of the Voluntary Furlough 7 Agreement:
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Scheduled to commence September 1, 2003
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Duration choices of VF7:
21
Month VF7 beginning September 1, 2003 and ending June 1, 2005
27
Month VF7 beginning September 1, 2003 and ending Dec 1, 2005
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Must be in an active and available status at the beginning of
voluntary furlough
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Unlimited on-line travel privileges for eligible family
members, except for companion passes and registered
companions, for up to 24 months.
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Continued current group health and welfare benefits for first
90
days of voluntary furlough.
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Sick bank and vacation day(s) accrual the month of September
2003 only.
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Continued seniority and longevity accrual.
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May retire with benefits from a voluntary furlough status.
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No entitlement to furlough pay if awarded a voluntary
furlough.
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US Airways will not contest unemployment claims for flight
attendants participating in VF7.
Please
note: The awarding of VF7 could lead to base imbalances and
displacements. The bid will NOT be reopened for flight
attendants displaced as a result of the award.
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