Ladies and Gentlemen of AMFA Local 33:

This booklet has been prepared to assist you during a lapse in employment at NWA or Mesaba during a layoff or strike action. The information in this booklet is not intended to be a complete reference of all resources that may be available. It is intended to give you general ideas as to where to begin your efforts to provide necessary support for you and your family.

If after looking through this booklet you find information missing that you believe would be helpful to your fellow workers, please contact us at the local and share that information. We will update the booklet from time to time to ensure it remains a useful document that can be used for years to come.

It is never easy to face a strike or layoff, but with the help of our friends, family and neighbors (and the resources identified in this booklet) it is possible to weather the storm.

Respectfully,

The Local 33 Executive Council

Contents

• Strike Supplement Manual
• Government Benefits and Other Assistance
• Job Separations and Refusals
• Debt Collections and Dealing with Creditors
• Exceptions and Job Placements
• Paying Insurance Premiums - COBRA
• General Information - Phone numbers

Local 33 webmaster note:  This manual is for the members of Local 33 in MSP.  If you need help in other areas of the country, please contact the resource agencies in your area.