graph TD
	    subgraph Local 4900
	        A[Members]
	        B[Chapters]
	        C[Chairs & Vice-Chairs]
	    end
	    
	    subgraph " "
	        D[Board]
	    end
	    subgraph " "
	        E[National Delegates]
	    end
	    subgraph " "
	        F[Alaska AFL-CIO]
	    end
	
	    A --> B
	    B --> C
	    C -->|APEA| D
	    D -->| AFT | E
	    D -->|AFL-CIO| F

We have a “Catastrophic Leave Bank” that is maintained by our union for our members to access in times of extreme need and/or extended absence from the job due primarily to FMLA issues. The bank is funded entirely from SU members, who upon separation of state service, “had” sick leave on the books when annual and sick leave (50%) converted to Personal Leave several years ago. We negotiated this benefit in 2000 and there is no deduction from any active members leave or contribution required for this benefit.

There are several criteria one must meet in order to qualify for up to 300 hours of catastrophic leave. Please click on the form below for those details.

Other than meeting the criteria, the process is simple. Your Physician must attest to the amount of time you or your family member will need for the medical condition and sign the form.

You must return the form to Carol Gray in our union headquarters office who will submit your request to the state and answer any questions you have about this benefit. Email Carol Gray. Her telephone number is 586-2334.

You can email me at Liam.Carnahan@alaska.gov if you have any questions.

I hope none of you ever have to use these hours but I wanted to let everyone know that they are available.

Liam Carnahan, President Local 4900 Supervisory Unit