Dedicated to the proposition that a career in aviation is not something you do, it ’s something you survive! The Official Newsletter of the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association President Mark Souza PHPA Local 102 Vol. 17, Issue 02 COMMO CHECK! Feb 2017 PRESIDENT’S CORNER Members, As we move into March there are a few things HOT on the agenda. I know many are up- set about supervisors doing our work. The company has certainly been blindsided by the unusually high attrition since September. We are very concerned about our work being done by supervisors. We are very concerned about making the needed production. Of course our job is to produce the very best helicopter pilots possible. How much overtime are we missing or how much would we work if its offered? How much will it cost us to fight them on the issue vs. reward? We want to be good stewards of the responsibilities of what we’re here to do. The company gets paid, in a cost plus type of contract, a per- centage of our salary’s to manage the contract and the peripherals. There is no reason for them to not put more IP’s to work. More IP’s means more money to them. The major- ity of the MOI instructors are teaching 72’s. That should end in late March/early April. Then they will immediately start training replacements. We are looking for this to drag on until probably the end of May. Based on the language from the arbitration from 2002, our attorney thinks we could seek back pay (it would be a fairly small number) and if the Army approves it or forces the company through penalties to offer/force feed overtime. But either way supervisors would no longer be doing our work. So, what’s the best plan to have the best overall outcome for the membership as a whole? We are weighing many options and working with the company to try to resolve this the best way possible. Grievance 16-01 is closed unless someone has information that someone has an issue with their EOB showing their life insurance benefit is less than it should be. Next, membership drive and UNUM benefits: We have scheduled representatives from UNUM to be at the union hall at 08:30 -16:30 on March 27 th , 28 th , 29 th , and March 30 th from 08:30-13:00 to meet with all existing members and prospective members for expla- nation and enrollment purposes. There will be presentations and catered food on Mon- day March 27 th at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. There will be 30 minute time slots outside of that to sign up to meet with the reps to go over the insurance products, enroll and up- date beneficiaries. Please call Andrea soon (334-598-4121) as meeting slots will fill up fast. This is an OPEN ENROLLMENT window. How to Schedule a Meeting? Please phone Andrea as soon as possible to schedule a time to meet with a benefit coun- selor. There are a limited number of time slots available. Please note: Enrollment is through payroll deduction and coverage is portable (except long term disability) upon leaving URS and/or retiring at the same price and benefit lev- el! Spouse and children are eligible for UNUM coverage. Presidents Corner 1 2 3 November Minutes 4 5 Treasurer’s Report 6 Vice President’s Note 7 Office Manger’s Spot 8
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Dedicated to the proposition that a career in aviation is not something you do, it’s something you survive!
The Official Newsletter of the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association
President
Mark Souza
PHPA Local 102
Vol. 17, Issue 02
COMMO CHECK! Feb 2017
PRESIDENT’S CORNER Members,
As we move into March there are a few things HOT on the agenda. I know many are up-
set about supervisors doing our work. The company has certainly been blindsided by the
unusually high attrition since September. We are very concerned about our work being
done by supervisors. We are very concerned about making the needed production. Of
course our job is to produce the very best helicopter pilots possible. How much overtime
are we missing or how much would we work if its offered? How much will it cost us to
fight them on the issue vs. reward? We want to be good stewards of the responsibilities
of what we’re here to do. The company gets paid, in a cost plus type of contract, a per-
centage of our salary’s to manage the contract and the peripherals. There is no reason
for them to not put more IP’s to work. More IP’s means more money to them. The major-
ity of the MOI instructors are teaching 72’s. That should end in late March/early April.
Then they will immediately start training replacements. We are looking for this to drag
on until probably the end of May. Based on the language from the arbitration from 2002,
our attorney thinks we could seek back pay (it would be a fairly small number) and if the
Army approves it or forces the company through penalties to offer/force feed overtime.
But either way supervisors would no longer be doing our work. So, what’s the best plan
to have the best overall outcome for the membership as a whole? We are weighing many
options and working with the company to try to resolve this the best way possible.
Grievance 16-01 is closed unless someone has information that someone has an issue
with their EOB showing their life insurance benefit is less than it should be.
Next, membership drive and UNUM benefits: We have scheduled representatives from
UNUM to be at the union hall at 08:30 -16:30 on March 27th, 28th, 29th, and March 30th
from 08:30-13:00 to meet with all existing members and prospective members for expla-
nation and enrollment purposes. There will be presentations and catered food on Mon-
day March 27th at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. There will be 30 minute time slots outside of
that to sign up to meet with the reps to go over the insurance products, enroll and up-
date beneficiaries. Please call Andrea soon (334-598-4121) as meeting slots will
fill up fast. This is an OPEN ENROLLMENT window. How to Schedule a Meeting?
Please phone Andrea as soon as possible to schedule a time to meet with a benefit coun-
selor. There are a limited number of time slots available.
Please note: Enrollment is through payroll deduction and coverage is portable (except
long term disability) upon leaving URS and/or retiring at the same price and benefit lev-
el! Spouse and children are eligible for UNUM coverage.
Presidents Corner
1 2 3
November Minutes
4 5
Treasurer’s Report
6
Vice President’s Note 7
Office Manger’s Spot 8
Page 2 C O M M O C H E C K !
Presidents Corner (Continued from page 1)
1. Comprehensive Critical Illness Insurance – We all know fellow PHPA members, family, neigh-
bors, church members, etc. of all ages who have suffered serious health conditions. This insurance pro-
vides life time benefits and multiple lump sum tax free payments for: heart attack, bypass surgery,
stroke, cancer, carcinoma in situ, benign brain tumor, permanent paralysis, coma, blindness, major or-
gan failure, kidney failure and occupational HIV. All members actively at work may enroll for GUAR-
ANTEE ISSUE coverage equal to $10,000 and $5,000 for spouse! You will not be turned down at
this enrollment only! All pre-existing conditions benefit reductions and benefit waiting periods are
also being waived! The potential benefit payout is $125,000 per $10,000 of coverage issued. Members
can apply for coverage up to $50,000 per diagnosis! We strongly urge members to consider a minimum
amount of at least $10,000. There aren’t any exclusions for aviation claims (i.e. paralysis, coma, blind-
ness, etc.). Idea: benefit payments can be used to provide tax-free dollars on top of the 50% disability
income you would receive under the UNUM LTD plan. Members and spouse can each receive a $75 an-
nual health screening test reimbursement!
2. Whole Life Insurance – this benefit provides a guaranteed level premium for life, with guaranteed
cash and paid up values. All members actively at work have been approved for GUARANTEE ISSUE
coverage. You will not be turned down at this enrollment only!
3. Accident Expense Insurance (NEW & IMPROVED) – this updated benefit provides dollars to
help offset non-medical and medical expenses we all face in the event of an accident (falls, sports, hunt-
ing, boating, around the house, vacation, children activities, travel, etc.). Covered items have increased
40% and pay you tax-free dollars after a covered accident. A $300 daily hospital sickness benefit
can be added without any medical questions at this enrollment only! Members and spouse can
each receive a $50 annual health screening test reimbursement!
4. Beneficiary Restatement! – If you are insured under any life insurance through UNUM, we
strongly urge you to make an appointment to register updated primary and secondary beneficiary desig-
nations with a benefit counselor.
5. Term Life Insurance – You may apply for additional coverage during this time period. All mem-
bers actively at work have been approved for GUARANTEE ISSUE coverage. You will not be turned
down at this enrollment only!
6. Long Term Disability - You may apply for coverage during this time period.
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