Is this email a SCAM?
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Editor: First the DDPSA is NOT the ‘Delta Pilots Disability and Survivor Trust’. The DDPSA instead is an org built to provide education and information. Look here from their website mission statement: “Our mission is to protect the interests of participants
and beneficiaries of the Delta Disability and Survivorship (D&S) Plan through education, communication and other necessary means. “
Well, even though it seems like an odd way to form an email request for $$ donations, this IS a legit email from the DDPSA org and was sent by Robert Whitehouse the current Treasurer. Now, whether or not the request is a worthy one for you to contribute to the DDPSA, is gonna be a personal matter. On the other hand, the Delta Pilots Disability and Survivor Trust was created to help our pilots with two main issues. Its designed to help if disability hits and for the overwhelming vast majority of us, to take care of our spouses after we are gone. Those are the two main purposes the Trust was started. Now as time has gone along and funding has diminished, there are questions as to the Trust’s future ability to handle both of its main missions and for the vast majority of us whether our spouses will get their rightful benefits? From the DDPSA website with inserts in italics: “However, as stated
above, the ultimate source of security of D&S Plan benefits is the D&S Trust. Unfortunately, the bleeding of assets to pay for pilot sick leave in the years following Delta's bankruptcy (and from this same D&S Trust paying out full retirement benefits for the disabled that we were all scheduled to receive from our other retirement trust but that trust was destroyed all non-disabled pilots by and large lost out) diminished the D&S Trust assets to the point that are inadequate to pay all of the Plan Benefit Obligations (from the D&S Trust) over the long term. Because assets of the D&S Trust were diverted to assist in the reorganization of Delta, it would seem reasonable for a reorganized and prosperous Delta to consider making significant contributions to bolster the level of assets in the Trust. Hopefully Delta will do so.”
Since there are by far more survivors coming on board with pilot
deaths, the D & S Trust will be unable to meet its obligations without re-structuring,
or re-funding, or both!
Should you contribute to the DDPSA? Well, that is completely up to you. A donation does not bolster the D & S
Trust. Instead your contribution goes
toward this DDPSA org that is there to represent, educate and give information
about benefits. The PCN, will not take a
position on what is really a personal choice.
But to answer the question about the email request if it is a scam? It
is not. It is a legitimate request from
a Delta pilot org that is trying to offset expenses.
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Capt Foster forwarded this info about the tentative agreement that
the DAL pilots have with a new company offer.
I know that as we look at the numbers it becomes pretty impressive and
we tend to forget that they have operated 4
full years without a contract. Then
the question turns to retro pay. Same
old song with a slightly different tune.
The company punts on retro pay.
They are offering a fraction of what the pilots deserve and earned. But what is my guess? They will win again as the pilots will cave
an accept this contract only setting up the next 4 year delay after its amendable
date.
Travis Foster thfoster6@aol.com
Sent: 12/3/2022 11:03:34 AM
Eastern Standard Time
Subject: FOX BUSINESS: Delta Air Lines offers pilots a new contract as
potential strike looms
Interesting
Delta Air Lines offers pilots a new
contract as potential strike looms
Delta Air Lines is looking to avoid a potential strike by its pilots by
offering them a new contract that includes a 34% pay increase over three years.
Read in Fox Business: https://apple.news/AvytTOjfRQQGfR4KHTb6zxg
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What
about any other improvements?
While the
above list is extensive, there are numerous other work rule, pay, and benefit
improvements that have been secured during the last three and a half years of
negotiations. This summary is not an exhaustive list, and other improvements
will be included in future communications. Importantly - there
are no concessions in this agreement.
What’s
Next?
A set of Negotiators’
Notepads covering the comprehensive AIP in more detail will be
forthcoming. Once final contract language is agreed upon, the AIP becomes a
Tentative Agreement (TA) for consideration by the MEC. A meeting will be
convened at which time the MEC will be briefed, in open session, on every
detail of the TA.
Following
that open session briefing, the TA will be made available to the membership. If
the MEC votes to approve the TA and send it to the membership for ratification,
you will see a schedule of road shows, webinars, and other presentations. In
addition, a Pro/Con paper from the MEC will be drafted and published prior to
the opening of the membership ballot.
While it has
been an exceptionally long road to this agreement, your consistent engagement,
unity of purpose, and determination has been the catalyst to achieve this
generational improvement to our PWA. There is still much work which must be
completed prior to making these hard-fought gains permanent.
Please stay
engaged and watch for additional communications in the near future.
Fly Safe,
Eric, Brandon, and Rich
This is a Product of the Delta MEC
Negotiating Committee
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Another important email
forward from Captain Foster for Vets:
Joel Payne sent me this.
Travis Foster
From: flyplayne@bellsouth.net
To: flyplayne@bellsouth.net
Sent: 11/29/2022 4:03:14 PM Eastern Standard Time
Subject: Important Information About the 1-800-MyVA411 Telephone Line
An "FYI" for you vets out
there-Joel
Dear
Veterans,
A retired VA phone number may be putting your information at risk. The Department of Veterans Affairs established 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) in 2020 to help Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and survivors understand and access the broad spectrum of VA benefits and services.
VA’s previous information number, 1-844-MyVA311, was retired at that time. Since that transition, 1-844-MyVA311 has been repurposed by a non-federal entity claiming to be a medical equipment provider. Veterans may try to call VA using the 1-844-MyVA311 number and unintentionally divulge personal information.
It is imperative that Veterans are informed that 1-800-MyVA411 is the appropriate number to call for information regarding:
- COVID-19 updates
- Health care eligibility and enrollment
- VA benefits, such as disability, compensation and pension, education programs, caregiver support, insurance, home loans, and burial headstones and markers among others
- The nearest VA medical centers, benefits offices or cemeteries to Veterans, VA Medical Center operational updates and connection to VA Medical Center operators
- Directory assistance and technical support for www.VA.gov
- Debt and payment options
Thank you for your attention to this important information and please share with others who may be impacted.
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Sent: 12/2/2022
11:55:31 AM Central Standard Time
Subject: The Vietnam Wall-- AMAZING!
Click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city where you went to high school and look at the names.
http://www.virtualwall.org/istate/istatmi.htm
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Angel Flight West delivers gifts to families in
need
Posted: Dec 12, 2022 / 05:30 PM MST
Updated: Dec 13, 2022 / 03:14 PM MST
Angel Flight
West (AFW) provides free flights year-round for people who need to travel long
distances to access medical care. And during the holidays, they deliver
something extra.
>>Angel Flight provides
travel to medical patients
According to
AFW, the Flights of Joy program began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when
many families battling illness were also experiencing financial hardships.
Since the program started, AFW said more than 50 volunteers have brightened the
holiday season for 25 families across the West region.
Recipients meet AFW volunteers at their local
airports on Adopt a Family Day, where children receive their colorfully wrapped
gifts and have a chance to meet the pilots who made it all possible.
This year, 60 pilots have signed up to help
families in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and
Washington, AFW said. The pilots donate their time and resources, and the cost
of all gifts are covered by the pilots.
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