Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
FWIW, that's not the underlaying argument here.
The issue is pre-9/11 hires at both UAL and CAL that were previously furloughed. Per the TA all pilots receive full longevity for pay but because of the LOA 25 carveout only for UAL pilots, a CAL pilot receives full longevity credit while a UAL pilot does not. That is the issue here.
Oh, I get the issue. I also know WHY this was done. We can all vote no on the TA because of this carveout, but it will not change. I have sat in IAH and listened to Eric explain the CAL MEC position on LOA 25. They are convinced it would put them at a disadvantage for the SLI. Just like pay banding, it was a must win item for them. That will not change.
How many years of longevity for pay credit does the most senior furloughed CAL guy get? I bet it's not near as many as our 99 hires would receive if they got full credit. Just sayin.
A 40% pay raise will help the sting.
Sled