Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
Those aren't exactly "new" tactics as anyone knows from last summer.
Yes, your are correct....Nothing new here.
...BUT, being "not exactly new tactics", there are quite a few "NEW" L-UAL Pilots on property now who were NOT around last summer. Those pilots 'maybe' able to hold bottom lines if more hiring (excuse me, 'job offers') is in the works.
It is my belief that with knowledge comes power. If the L-UAL guys/gals are better informed now about this topic, they may be better armed to handle (S)Crew Schedule this Spring/Summer when they come 'a knock'in. Can't be over-stated enough.
Originally Posted by
Coach67
SoCalGuy ... just piggy backing on your post!
I hope in the JCBA if we ever get one ... this premium for captain's (small "c") who fly the right seat goes away! If it doesn't ... and the Captain's want to do it for QWL, then any premium for captain's (small "c") who fly the right seat should be paid to the First Officers by divving it up to all the F/O's in that category. It's the F/O jobs these captain's (small "c") are taking when they fly the right seat.
I 100% agree with you.
Just had my MV/LOE in Feb. The Capt I was paired with got his "one landing" in the right seat to qual him as "current" to man than seat. The whole Capt's flying the right seat has gotta stop.
Originally Posted by
APC225
....into a day off.
Both are similar in that there is a penalty to the company for their not having enough pilots: one pays 1.5 and the other pays 1.5 or restore the day off.
They are very different in that junior man can be refused due to not available while, according to the company, a reassignment cannot be refused. More holes in the contract that have to be filled.
Good summary.....something everyone needs to understand (their CBA rights) with the 'under-staffed' summer flying just around the corner.