Originally Posted by
brakechatter
In disagree that this a no/low cost item for starters.
I would also submit that you checked the box that asked if you were willing to relocate when you applied.
The problem with you is that you don't care if someone had to walk to school both ways in 8 foot snowdrifts. MY point was that I have been in your shoes, I made it work without a commuting policy, and we have made enough dispensation for commuters in our contract, IMO.
Seeing the world through "their" eyes only has burned the Delta pilots more than once. Some people never learn I guess.
As for say in the matter, I have as much as you. You instruct your reps and I will instruct mine. Expressing my sorrow was indicative that I understood your plight and felt your pain, yet arrive at a different conclusion.
I no longer carry that sympathy for you. Perhaps we may get something for getting RID of the commuter clause. Maybe that needs some costing/negotiating/changing. You would do better to keep silent on the issue, for you do not help your cause with the sleeper cells on here. Somehow I think you won't heed that advice.
So did you check the willing to relocate box?
I was going to post something this am against brakechatters opinion but deleted it as not worth the dissension. Now I wish I had. ALPA constantly trades capital to advance senior or junior positions. The point is to improve the profession both QOL and pay. Over 50% of delta pilots commute. The junior half can't afford to move and be displaced yearly-- remaining married is part of life too.
Rarely do I read a post from someone and think "THAT guy is someone I would never want to fly with or have in my unit". I'd be ok with purple or slowplay or Carl or sailing or alfaromeo. Something about this guys attitude at least as he comes across here is just so... Non-goodguy. Seems intelligent and is entitled to his fairly well conveyed opinion, I just wonder if he knows how anti-dude he comes across. Man I hope he isn't associated with ALPA.