Brothers and Sisters:
Yesterday I received phone calls from members stating they received a second letter requesting re-certification of their already approved FMLA. After addressing the Carrier regarding the first letters that were sent out to members requesting recertification of their already approved FMLA, the second letter were supposed to go out to members that allegedly show a “pattern” of unauthorized use of his/her FMLA. These letters requesting members to re-certify are generic. We believe these letters are improper and in violation of the members Federally Protected FMLA. I have already requested several members to share their second letters with me. I went through several letters and the members work history and see no pattern of abuse of the members FMLA. These letters were sent out to T&E employees only, contradicting the Carrier’s assertion these letters were addressed to all “Non Agreement” and “Agreement” employees.
I ask all members who receive a second letter to please get me a copy of his/her second letter requesting recertification. We cannot and will not allow the Carrier to continue to attack our members rights, especially our rights protected by Federal Acts. I will be calling our attorney in Cleveland for legal direction on how to address this attack on our members rights.
Attached below will be a link providing information on what the Carrier can and cannot do regarding a members FMLA. This link will also describe what a member can, cannot do when one thinks his/her FMLA has been violated. I’ve been told a meeting next week will be scheduled between the Organization and the Carrier about this issue. I haven’t received a date or time as of yet, so please send these letters to me asap. Feel free to call me at 908-294-0166. A member can screen shot the letter, or email them to me at jjohnson@utulocal60.com.
