PASS Brothers and Sisters:

The last week has been a difficult one for our nation as civil unrest has broken out in cities and towns across the country. For some of you, this may have added to the stress and anxiety you are feeling around the pandemic. I want to remind you that both the FAA and DoD have resources to assist you, including confidential counseling. Go to Magellan Healthcare and navigate to the blue Find My Company box in the upper right corner and enter either Federal Aviation Administration or Department of Defense to access your benefits. Their hotline numbers, available 24/7, are 800-234-1327 (FAA) or 866-580-9046 (DoD). The PASS CISM team is also available at any time: call or text 631-485-2476 to reach a trained PASS debriefer. Magellan has also provided this flier on coping with traumatic events.

PASS Sisters and Brothers:

I hope you all had a restful Memorial Day weekend and were able to take time to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by the men and women of our armed forces throughout this nation’s history.

PASS Brothers and Sisters:

Today’s call with the FAA covered a number of topics, including several issues that were submitted to the union by members. It is important to note that regardless of the number of states that are starting to “open up” economically, the FAA has not completed drafting its plan for returning to your facilities other than what we reported last week.

PASS Sisters and Brothers:

On today’s call with the FAA, we discussed multiple topics including the concerns many have expressed regarding preliminary plans for employees to return to facilities. Please note, there is no set timeline or even approximate dates for when a phased return would begin. 

PASS Brothers and Sisters:

We had another informative call with the agency this afternoon. I want to reiterate that there is no timeline set by either the FAA or the Department of Transportation regarding a ‘reopening’ of facilities. However, we are discussing issues and concerns that you are already raising in anticipation of returning in person to work.

PASS Sisters and Brothers:

We have moved into a new phase of communications with the FAA during the pandemic. Unless there is an urgent issue, our scheduled phone calls will take place just once a week. This will be increased if necessary and we continue to be in immediate communication if there are any positive tests in a facility. Of course, we continue to share your submitted concerns with agency leadership and our form is still available for you to use.