Originally Posted by AtlCSIP

XSive, for what it's worth, my interpretation of what occurred between you and Tony was that you have a militant opinion that the L-ASA side needs to bow to, an Tony was pointing out that block hours are down on the L-XJT side so we need to figure out how to get together on this for both sides, so go stuff your militancy. I don't know either of you, nor am I taking sides, just my interpretation if what occurred.

By the way, the issue with publishing schedules on the L-ASA side is contractural, not a function of PBS in and of itself. Most people here actually like PBS, although we can't stand how long it takes to publish schedules.

Originally Posted by XSive

Its not about being militant. Its about demanding what we deserve. We have been under a concesionary contract now for quite sometime. Even so, our contract is superior to most other regionals. Our pay rates have not kept up with inflation for too long, ever since ASA management took over our QOL has generally decreased. My problem is that it seems that far too many ASA guys are happy with their current situation. I want us all to achieve a better contract, not just for those at the top like Captain Tony, but from year one to the top of the scale. The scenery is changing daily we have to protect everyone including the most junior guys. Maybe you guys just don't understand because your current contract was an improvement to what you had prior. Not us, we knew what is was like to have better pay, awesome work rules and great QOL. We just want those days back. With pay that can support my family..you understand what I mean? Like I said in an earlier post, we have to vote on this contract as if we wre going to have to work the rest of our careers under it.

Originally Posted by XSive

Oh? So if everyone hates the fact that your schedules are issued so late, why hasn't anything been done about it?

Originally Posted by AtlCSIP

We are in negotiations now. It will change with the next contract.