Originally Posted by
727CA
True, the CCIA's CBA leaves alot to be desired, but keep in mind it is CCIA's first union contract. Remember, ATI has been around for much longer than Capital, so naturally you guys have had lots of practice at negotiating. It’s no surprise that sections of your contract are much better than ours, you've had a 20+ year headstart on us.
Everybody knows that CCIA’s low pay, training on days off and no vacation sucks.
But ATI’s contract can be picked apart as well.
1) Traveling to/from work for free and on your days off.
2) A measly 8 days off during a bid period (10 guaranteed days off minus the 2 travel days)
3) After calling in sick for your line, the company can assign you additional flying or to sit reserve during your days off.
Contrary to popular belief, not every Capital pilot is excited about working under ATI's contract either.
1. Not entirely true. Domestically you have 8 hours built in to travel to and from work. Internationally you don't travel on your time off any more. Tried to fix the domestic problem via an MOU, but the company dug in their heels.
2. Incorrect. You work 16 days per 28 day bid unit. This leaves 12 days off per bid unit which equals 13 days off per calendar month.
There is a provision to have a minimum of 10 days off during one bid unit of a two bid unit bid, but the other bid unit will have to have 14 days off. In no case will you have less than 24 days off in a two bid unit bid.
3. Incorrect again. If you call in sick for a trip you can be assigned other flying for the work days on your bid line. Your days off remain your days off and can only be changed to works days via junior assignment or section D1 of the scheduling section. D1 allows the change in the event of an unexpected change in the trips schedule. Either way you get compensated above guarantee.
If you have any questions regarding the contract and how it works please feel free to PM me.