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TANSTAAFL
Wasn't suggesting we pay for anything. Word on the street is other employee groups are being offered this. We'll see.
As has been mentioned before I think the company will intentionally remain overstaffed when there is a relief valve per above in order to MD and demoralize the pilot group and lower expectations. I also expect ALPA talking heads to echo the doom and gloom.
Dead on!
The other employee groups frequently invoke a "me too" clause. It doesn't cost them anything.
As you mentioned above, if the company doesn't offer early outs for pilots, they are showing their hand. Are we overstaffed or not.
If we're overstaffed surely the company would offer early-outs to the top tier front line employees, that's just simple business 101.
If the company chooses to not offer the package but does displace from the senior most equipment then that's a clear sign for setting the stage for negotiations.
Not offering early-outs for pilots and displacing is a sign the company has stopped constructive efforts and is building a negotiating position of contract talks. I would hope my representatives will change their course accordingly.
Cheers
George