Are You a Member of the Catastrophic Leave Bank?

The Catastrophic Leave Bank (CLB) was negotiated in order to donate sick days to colleagues with catastrophic illnesses. Only those who donate to the CLB may benefit from the bank.

You may donate a maximum of 3 days per year providing the donors own sick days do not fall below 10 days at the time of the donation.

You may now automatically donate 1 day per year by checking the appropriate box on the form. If you checked the box last year, you need not submit another form.
You are eligible to participate in the CLB during any year in which you donated at least 1 day.
All decisions regarding the authorization of CLB days to a catastrophically ill member are made by the Catastrophic Leave Bank Committee.

The deadline to donate days is November 15.

Ask your site secretary for a "Request to Donate Sick Leave" form or use the one on the back of this Contact.

For more information contact Olivia Cervantes at extension 2311.

CTA Call for Trainers for the 2004
Equity and Human Rights Conference

Are you a stimulating presenter with a topic that fits into an Equity or Human Rights category? Would you like to present at the 2004 Equity and Human Rights Conference?

The CTA Equity and Human Rights Conference will be held March 12-14, 2003 at the Newport Beach Hotel and Tennis Club.

There is no compensation for presenting a workshop at the conference. Travel and necessary lodging expenses are reimbursed and conference meals are provided. Sessions are usually 90 minutes long, and may be repeated at different times.

Applications are available from a Building Rep, cta.org, or the MTA office. Applications are due Tuesday, September 30.

Everyone experiences stress now and then.

If you or someone you
love is troubled
by alcohol or drug abuse,
marital-family problems,
eating disorder,
depression,
or thoughts of suicide,

one simple call can begin the healing process…

For confidential assistance call
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(ease is an employee benefit)