Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Building stronger lines of communication

Sisters and brothers,

We are currently building a database for more efficient lines of communication.  Please contact President Ed Grabowski 386 846 8671 or email edwardgrabowski@bellsouth.net with your personal phone number and email so that we can keep you up to date with the latest information relating to the shutdown.  We will also keep you informed about the BOSS transition.

AECOM insurance verification  844-779-9567
IMPORTANT NOTE: if you signed up for AECOM insurance BEFORE Dec 31, 2018 (KSC 750/1500 plan) this plan IS NOT available even if you have received insurance cards. You MUST sign up again BEFORE Jan 31, 2019 OR YOU WILL NOT HAVE INSURANCE!!

Yang insurance verification    800-457-3481

AECOM/Yang contract has been extended until March 1, 2019 due to the government shutdown.

BOSS job offers are on hold due to the government shutdown.

PAE employment questions  Justin Boggs   Justin.boggs@pae.com  864-412-2002



Several banking institutions are offering members effected by the shutdown with 12 month 0% interest loans.  Launch and space coast credit unions are offering this.

Local food pantries are available throughout central Florida.  We realize this is tough to do but please utilize these services if you need them.

We realize these are tough times for all our members.  Together we are stronger.  If you are working please remember other members would appreciate the opportunity to share in some the scarce hours available.

For additional assistance see below:


United Way, one of the AFL-CIO’s national partners, supports 2-1-1, a free nationwide information and referral line that helps people find local resources they may be eligible to obtain 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The 2-1-1 line can be accessed by phone or computer. A toll-free call to 2-1-1 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services, including:

  • Supplemental food and nutrition programs;
  • Shelter and housing options, and utilities assistance;
  • Employment and education opportunities;
  • Services for veterans; and
  • Health care and mental health services.

Call 2-1-1 and speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area from any cell phone or landline. All calls are private and confidential, and assistance is available in multiple languages.

Or visit 211.org  to locate organizations in your community that provide support and assistance to working families in their time of need.

To find a local United Way in your community and learn about potential additional resources, visit unitedway.org/find-your-united-way

And if you know of a worker impacted by the shutdown, please share this with them as well.