Notices were sent out today.....don't have the exact number yet.
FCL: 08-64 DATE: 8/25/08
EXPIRES: 11/25/08
TO: All Crewmembers
FROM: Mike Gerdes, Sr. VP Flight Operations
SUBJECT: Furloughs
As we have discussed in previous crew meetings, we find ourselves at the point of requiring the furlough some of our crewmembers. We gave notice to crewmembers today that they will be furloughed October 25, 2008 due to the reduction in flying for our largest customer, DHL. We also provided Teamster’s Local 1224 with the required WARN Notification, as required by law, for this reduction in force.
We all knew this day would come eventually after the DHL announcement of the reduction of flying. It is a reality that our fellow employees are now being directly affected by this change in our business. Many other company employees also received their notice today as well.
We have taken a number of voluntary furloughs since the MOU with the Teamsters was signed. Those voluntary requests did, in this instance, reduce the final involuntary furloughs on a one-for-one basis. Early retirement requests were also granted. We thank those who took the voluntary option and early retirement in support of their fellow crewmembers.
This is the only crewmember furlough planned for 2008. Please note that to comply with the 60 day notification requirements, we will give notifications to affected crewmembers in the latter part of 2008 that might be furloughed in January and/or February 2009. Position surplus bids will be forthcoming as we have excess in certain areas that require the initiation of training.
Future plans indicate the continued reduction of DC9 flying by DHL in 2009, with the elimination of all DC9 flying by mid-2009. This will require additional furloughs in 2009, which are estimated at just over 200 additional crewmembers. When the fleet plan for the B767 aircraft becomes available from DHL, we will review how that plan impacts our future staffing. Currently, after all DHL flying has ceased in the future, the ACMI airline plan calls for approximately 17 aircraft and 170 crewmembers.
Our thoughts are with those crewmembers and their families affected by this reduction in DHL flying. If any of you have any questions, feel free to call or write. Thank you for continued professionalism and as always, fly safe.
FCL: 08-64 DATE: 8/25/08
EXPIRES: 11/25/08
TO: All Crewmembers
FROM: Mike Gerdes, Sr. VP Flight Operations
SUBJECT: Furloughs
As we have discussed in previous crew meetings, we find ourselves at the point of requiring the furlough some of our crewmembers. We gave notice to crewmembers today that they will be furloughed October 25, 2008 due to the reduction in flying for our largest customer, DHL. We also provided Teamster’s Local 1224 with the required WARN Notification, as required by law, for this reduction in force.
We all knew this day would come eventually after the DHL announcement of the reduction of flying. It is a reality that our fellow employees are now being directly affected by this change in our business. Many other company employees also received their notice today as well.
We have taken a number of voluntary furloughs since the MOU with the Teamsters was signed. Those voluntary requests did, in this instance, reduce the final involuntary furloughs on a one-for-one basis. Early retirement requests were also granted. We thank those who took the voluntary option and early retirement in support of their fellow crewmembers.
This is the only crewmember furlough planned for 2008. Please note that to comply with the 60 day notification requirements, we will give notifications to affected crewmembers in the latter part of 2008 that might be furloughed in January and/or February 2009. Position surplus bids will be forthcoming as we have excess in certain areas that require the initiation of training.
Future plans indicate the continued reduction of DC9 flying by DHL in 2009, with the elimination of all DC9 flying by mid-2009. This will require additional furloughs in 2009, which are estimated at just over 200 additional crewmembers. When the fleet plan for the B767 aircraft becomes available from DHL, we will review how that plan impacts our future staffing. Currently, after all DHL flying has ceased in the future, the ACMI airline plan calls for approximately 17 aircraft and 170 crewmembers.
Our thoughts are with those crewmembers and their families affected by this reduction in DHL flying. If any of you have any questions, feel free to call or write. Thank you for continued professionalism and as always, fly safe.