Mechanics Dispatch - March 6, 2020

Technicians Update
Special
March 6, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

The corona virus is spreading rapidly around the world which is having a serious negative effect on air travel. We don't yet know the extent of this industry shock, but we will continue to monitor the situation.

In the meantime, our safety department has shared recommendations from the CDC to protect yourself as best as possible. If you haven't seen the information, it is available at:
https://teamster.org/sites/default/files/coronavirus_flier.pdf 

As for job security, while no layoffs are seen near term, the company is offering voluntary leaves of absence in order to try to mitigate unforeseen losses due to the coronavirus. Let me reassure you that all of your contractual guarantees remain in place and will be protected. 

The company has invited labor leaders to participate in ongoing, twice weekly calls to discuss the impacts of the virus. We have accepted the invitation and will be participating in those calls. 

If anything changes regarding the above, we will inform you as soon as possible.  

Please watch for symptoms and stay home if you are sick. We are prepared to defend anyone that makes the very rational choice of staying home as opposed to spreading this disease. 

In Solidarity,

Vincent Graziano
Airline Maintenance Coordinator
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters