Originally Posted by johnso29

Why are displacements a surprise? They were coming with or without the TA. And displacements will continue to occur while hiring is happening because fleets shrink, categories change, & bases close. The 7ER displacements are no surprise since 757s are being parked. The union can't control which mainline planes the company parks, right? And since the 7ER is a higher paying category displacements from it will roll down hill, right?

Numerous things are contributing to the 7ER displacements. First of all, prior to the merger the 7ER was Delta's WB work horse. A side from a handful of 777s and 767-400s, they were all Delta had. Look at how much flying has shifted to the A330. The 7ER has suffered a loss of flying to the A330, B767-400, & lie flat seat mods. Add in 757 retirements, & the 7ER is simply overstaffed.



Not sure how. We were being monitored before. The company has already had their hand smacked once. The union is compiling data(just as they were a few years ago) & they'll use it in a grievance hearing if necessary. Bottom line, we now get 100 hours of no questions asked sick time. We did NOT get that before. If someone from the CPO calls you, don't answer. Write down what they want, & call your Rep. You're never required to answer your phone when the company calls.


How?