All essential employees should get premium pay. Not all OSP, Construction techs are lazy. We are all under the same management who really don't care.
The premium pay is only in place because their application for emergency aid got approved. They absolutely will not give anything because of caring.
Guys and gals dont get lost in the hype. FTTH expose themselves and others every day as well. Remember, this is Corona Virus, way more contagious. You FS techs, dont think the gesture of premium pay is worth it. If you get sick or your family gets you are risking those 60 and older or those with underlying conditions. Most will recover. But even those who recover may have long term or chronic issues afterwards.
The previous email clarified they still wont provide you with a mask.
If doctors need them due to the amount of infected they encounter, then you FS techs need them as well.
CDC is saying for normal people who are on social distancing and self quarantine dont need masks. CDC describes more specific guidelines for employers who are considered essential.
Altice management, you need to be behind the 8 ball. You have multiple scenarios for your employee work environment. Do your research thoroughly. CDC has directed you to OSHA. If we can find these docs, so can you.
You techs are considered "essential employees" therefore the cdc requirements are different. Also guys be well informed. OSHA put out guidelines for companies that have employees at medium risk.
https://www.osha.gov › OSH...PDF
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 - OSHA
Page 14 Under PPE.
Also here, notice this is from the same paper we received to be out as essential.
https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce
And here,
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html
All documents state PPE including masks.
And finally if they still dont wanna comply,
Here,
https://www.osha.gov/workers/index.html