Originally Posted by
slowplay
Are you implying the Delta Express had an organized sickout campaign going on? Because the data doesn't support that. Yes, they used greenslips, just like SWA uses overtime to get to their "average" pay.
I note that you didn't answer the question. Is it W-2 or wage rates? B-scale or not?
Honestly slow, I wasnt avoiding your question, I just didnt take it as a real question.
Wage rates combined with work rule determine contract value. Seniority on equipment determines the individuals ability to exercise the work rules to maximize his income or quality of life choice.
Mean w-2 is a useful comparison metric. It takes into account broad behavior patterns based upon work rules.
I dont know what you mean by B scale or not. If you mean was express a b scale, I would say it was a c scale with different work rules that was bid in seniority order. This answer isnt meant to avert your question, but it is my viewpoint that every system seeks equilibrium.
If we had C-172s that paid $400/hour and 747-400s that paid $100/hour, I think the cessna would generally go senior to the 747.