Pioneer Brothers and Sisters

Ernie · April 30, 2020, 04:01:04 PM

I am aware of the article in New York Daily news. However all I can say at this point is please sit tight..

I will have more answers later in the day.I appreciate your patience in this crucial issue.
Thank you all..please stay safe.

Hammer2161 · April 30, 2020, 04:21:14 PM

Will we at least know at some point if we need to claim unemployment for last week.
This apparently sucks for many reasons but if we need to claim UI benefits there would be no break in the claim started during Easter week. I hope they fix this for a lot of reasons but this unfortunately doesn't look promising. Keeping more than my fingers crossed.

Buzz · April 30, 2020, 04:34:01 PM

We're getting paid for last week Tomorrow.

wheresmymoney! · April 30, 2020, 05:38:48 PM

Ernie, please let us know about the medical benefits. Becuase if if they will be dropped until we go back to work we need a letter stating that in order to get new insurance under spouse or elsewhere. thank you.

Ernie · April 30, 2020, 06:29:02 PM

Someone from our Union is circulating an email about your rights during a furlough in it there is a quote that says medical plans are usually maintained and you will have access to your medical benefits through COBRA .That is correct BUT medical benefits through COBRA can only be acquired by PAYING for them. It is NOT FREE.

THIS ARTICLE IS MISLEADING AND BEING MISINTERPRETED..

yabba · April 30, 2020, 06:38:22 PM

what is the cobra cost we need to know

wheresmymoney! · April 30, 2020, 06:40:28 PM

cobra cost A FORTUNE FYI. regardless of what we chose to use, they need to send us documentation asap saying weve lost our benefits

Ernie · April 30, 2020, 07:00:49 PM

I am not suggesting you take COBRA...my intent in this message is to alert all members of an email circulating about COBRA. just to clarify that it is not FREE. Do not believe the Interpretation that some members have of the meaning of furlough.. Please be aware that we know everyone is worried but we cannot put the cart before the horse. All information will be supplied as soon as we are briefed.

So PLEASEEEEE do NOT listen to news reports or what you read in newspapers or INTERNET until you hear directly from your UNION

PROUD MEMBER · April 30, 2020, 07:20:01 PM

Thanks Ernie

LMR · April 30, 2020, 07:36:15 PM

Thanks for the clarity Ernie .

steady · April 30, 2020, 10:22:52 PM

Tomorrow is May 1st. Does anyone know if the medical coverage continues.

Buzz · April 30, 2020, 11:16:49 PM

Quote from: steady on April 30, 2020, 10:22:52 PM
Tomorrow is May 1st. Does anyone know if the medical coverage continues.

Unless we get some good news before midnight, no.