Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Agree.
The ATL reps have been hearing what their pilots have been telling them. The contract survey is the most important piece to the whole thing. Pilots must convey they expectations in the survey for it to equate to a position at the table.
Most of the guys I fly with are looking for all sections to be fixed, and a sizable percentage above SWA as an absolute minimum. Even the pilots that are 57+ are saying this. I just flew with one who does not care if he sees the fruits of the contract, but he will not budge. Needless to say I applauded his point of view. (Yes, he knows scope and pay go hand in hand)
I'm not so sure, Here is the tally of the last 4 capt's i flew with (starting to keep track)
capt 1. 56 yrs old thinks scope is fine, and i quote "i think we took good care of our junior guys with our scope"
he thinks its a junior issue.
capt 2. 60 yrs old very intrested in a pay raise and a large contibution to 401k (awesome!!). When i asked about section 1 he said "whats that?"(bogus)!! He thinks scope is fine as it is as well.
capt 3. 54 yrs old. Very angry that his retirement was stolen and said the company better bring a big bag of money to the table (YES!!!) when i asked about scope he gave me a speach i heard from the union years ago about how Rj's where saving us. (sigh
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capt 4. 61 yrs old. Want's a short term contract and said 25% will do.(can't even comment on that one) Also, said we will have to give up more flying to get it (AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!)
Its been a bummer few trips. No spelling comments please typed fast on an HTC andriod