Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) Region II

PASS Member in Need

 

PASS region one and Illinois Chapter IL3 member Nick Skridla is in need of leave.  Nick was recently struck with a terrible tragedy.  His wife and son were in a horrible car accident in Illinois and the situation is extremely bad for his wife.  She is currently paralyzed from the neck down. The son escaped with what they said could be nerve damage in his arm at the worst.  Nick was just accepted into the Voluntary Leave Donation program.

 

Nick will be out of work for some time and is need of 296 hours of leave.  Please go to the https://employees.faa.gov web page, select Voluntary Leave Transfer from Top Requests, Recipient's List And Online Donation (on the left side of the page), Great Lakes and select Skridla, Nicholas.  Then at the warning page, select Agree and then login or register to donate leave. This can only be done from inside the FAA firewall.

 

Please give Nick the gift of leave this holiday season.  Members helping members in times of need is truly what being in a union is all about and here's your chance to make a real difference and help a fellow union member.

 

Fraternally,

Mark Dunlap

PASS Region One Assistant

VLTP Donations Needed for PASS Member

PASS region one and Ohio Chapter OH3 member Haekyong "Corrina" Grabitz was accepted into the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) this week and is in need of 760 hours of leave.  She has used up her leave while undergoing treatments for anemia, kidney and liver failure and endometrial cancer and is expected to have a zero balance by December 24, 2009.

Please go to the https://employees.faa.gov web page, select Voluntary Leave Transfer from Top Requests, Recipient's List And Online Donation (on the left side of the page), Great Lakes and select Grabitz, Haekyong.  Then at the warning page, select Agree and then login or register to donate leave.

Let's give "Corrina" the gift of leave this holiday season and show her the true spirit of being a PASS union member.  Members helping members in times of need is truly what being in a union is all about.

Fraternally,

Mark Dunlap
PASS Region One Assistant

FLRA Decision on Gasoline Reimbursement Grievance

Attached is the FLRA’s denial of the agency’s exceptions to a decision rendered by Arbitrator Landau in Alaska that determined that the fuel related to the use of a rental car in Ok City is reimbursable and defined the proper way of calculating the constructive cost under art 27, sec 3.  Prior to this decision, the FAA recognized its responsibility to pay employees for fuel.  Joan has been assisting (doing all the work) in identifying all of our outstanding grievances related to this issue and I have been working with FAA HQ (painfully) in remedying each grievance. 

However, before this decision, the FAA was reluctant to adhere to the arbitrator’s decision as it related to the constructive cost analysis.  This decision should clear up any apprehensions.  In summation, the constructive cost under this part of the CBA is based on the difference between flying and driving from the designated point of entry (as defined in the article) to Ok City.  The agency typically and incorrectly considers the flight from the work location (Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico) rather than from the point of entry.  Under the agency’s scheme, employees were left with less money to apply toward the use of a rental car. 

We have many grievances related to both of these issues and it will take some time to resolve them all.  I will keep you apprised, any questions let me know. 

Download Flra decision rental car gasoline

Dennie Rose

PASS Assistant Counsel

1150 17th Street, NW, Suite 702

Washington, DC 20036

202-293-7277

Help Wanted: Region II Assistant Needed

I have the privilege of announcing that PASS Region II Assistant Mike Riso has been selected by National President Tom Brantley to serve as the next PASS National Assistant.  Over the past six years Mike has been a valuable asset to the Membership of Region II and many of you have come to respect his work ethic and candor.  Those skills will serve him well in his new duties, and I look forward to working with him in his new position. Please congratulate Mike if you have a chance to speak with him. He will assume the new position on January 18^th, 2010.

 

PASS Region II now has a vacancy that must be filled. This notice is an official announcement that I am soliciting the Membership in Region II to volunteer to fill the vacancy of Region II Assistant behind Mike. The position requires that the applicant have the following qualities, skills and aptitudes:

1. A strong background in labor relations, including an understanding of the Federal Statute (5 USC 71), and the collective bargaining agreement. All applicants should have good negotiation skills. A solid resume as a PASS Representative and successful leader are a must. I don’t expect an applicant to have expert knowledge on all of the matters referred to.  We will train you to the level of skill you will require to be successful.
2. Excellent organization and computer skills.  PASS will supply the tools required to do the job. A good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat are a must.
3. Flexibility in your schedule and approach to the work. The work may require long hours that are sometimes outside of the usual “8-4:30” schedule. It is important that you are able to travel on short notice and have the ability to accept and accomplish extensive tasks with little direction and maybe little time. The workload can be heavy at times.
4. A strong sense of Union dedication. Participation in Union goals and objectives that are internal to PASS are a fundamental aspect of being a leader.
5. Ability to think on your feet.  Sometimes the work is “unscripted”.  A clear understanding of what we do and why will help to accomplish this.
6. Excellent writing style and speaking skills are a must.
7. Have a professional appearance.

 

The position is 100% official time and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement. Some of the finer distinctions of what may be required from an individual filling the position can be discussed personally. If you are interested, Please send me a cover letter and resume of your experience, background and employment history via word document. In the cover letter, please explain your reasons you are volunteering for this position and why you believe that would be the best candidate for the job.

 

Send the documents to david.spero@passmember.net 

In solidarity,

 

Dave Spero

PASS Region II VP