Why is Deltas union on strike?
A. Delta and the union negotiating team reached an agreement on a collective bargaining agreement. Union leadership also recommended approval of that agreement. However, that agreement was not approved by the union members. Q. Is PMI going on strike? A. PMI employees are covered by a different labor agreement and are not on strike. Business as usual continues at PMI. Q. How long will Delta’s strike last? A. Delta would like to resolve this situation as soon as possible and stands ready to resume talks at any time. In the meantime, the company has reassigned its management staff to focus on claims processing. Professional review and claims auditing functions will continue as usual. Phone service for Delta dentists and enrollees will be limited during this period to automated systems and recorded messages that offer alternate channels for retrieving eligibility and benefits information. Q. Will claims and dentists get paid during Delta’s current work stoppage? A. Delta’s first priority d
