Originally Posted by
Ultralight
Some good points here. If a IBEW electrcian gets laid off the union finds them other work at the same pay. Why can't ALPA do that? Why does a senior captain with several type ratings and thousands of hours of airline experience have to start at the bottom of the pile on year one F.O. pay if they switch carriers? Its the most unfair messed up system.
Honestly I would be fine with transferring only longevity. It would be easier to implement and wouldn't start seniority wars. It's definitely time ALPA starts this conversation. Everyone would win as management loses the scare tactic of forcing concessions or bankruptcy.