Originally Posted by
eaglefly
To add ANOTHER error in your multitude of erronous assumptions, the flow-thru agreement was in place PRIOR to the '97 16-year contract, so no pilot voted for or against it on that issue. As for that agreement, I did in fact vote against it (both times), but I couldn't care less what you think about that. Its ratification was ensured by a corrupt group that modified the parameters of the second vote to make sure it passed. Actually, by the time that contract matured, it was arguably a good one considering other regionals out there. I made as much money annually flying a plane with less then half the seats of some of your narrowbodies then your captains do today.
It's okay Little Boy Blew, I'm sympathetic to your situation.
Obviously, you needed the money !
Whoaa there ACE. Check your facts. The flow thru/chiny jets carrot were the Crown Jewels of the 97 AE
16 year contract. Negotiated by a certain HP and endorsed by RB the ALPO Prez during that period. No pension, no right to strike, and industry based indexing for pay.
I can see how YOU side with the west in our dispute. It appears that you have also benefited from a controversial arbitrated award. Tell me, wasn't G. Nicolau (our G Nicolau) the same arbitrator that gave YOU a winning lottery ticket? TWA furloughs in particular, have seen their furlough extended by at least two decades, while you enjoy being a 5th yr. pay, line holding AA flowthru on your first day in class. I can see how your cut from the same cloth as our western counterparts. I'm surprised that you never considered AW as a potential employer. Or perhaps no interview invite or worse? What say you?
As far as pay is concerned I will bow to your claim. The pay here at US east is pathetic. But its not how much you make, but what you do with your money that matters. Needless to say I've bought MANY beers for good friends at Delta, FedEx, and AA throughout the years. It seems my buddies are counting every penny. It must be tough getting by on $165,000/yr.
I do appreciate your concern for my economic health. I can assure you that I will survive. In your case, might have to sell that shiny Vett if that 1113c goes through.
Have a nice career ACE, I have no need to argue with one as eloquent and well INFORMED as yourself. Oh well back to lurking.