Originally Posted by
DC8 Driver
After reading some of the posts on the 1224 forum; Guys that are ready to just go ahead and admit defeat two years before we even get our chance to make a go at improving our lot, I am afraid for our pilot group and the direction we are heading. It's almost like these guys are working for the likes of Purchase in an effort to dilute our efforts going into contract 16. I know those are harsh accusations; but, I'm telling you, from my perspective, that's the way it seems.
you have to look at it from their prospective...they are at top pay but don't need to be top of the food chain. They just want theirs before us young guys confront what they've swallowed for years. QOL issues/top pay are not important to them as they've been doing this for more than a decade with or without a union. They value job security and top pay til retirement. They don't see the benefit of rocking the boat and gaining back all which they've watched their bretheren since 2000 elsewhere were forced to give up. The senior guys didn't give up that much and watched their peers elsewhere retirements dry up, hiring advancements, and bancruptcies with 24 yr US air FO's still on A330s. Lets face it you didn't come to atlas or ACMI because u valued QOL and top Pay. This is for us young guys to change or vote with out feet and go across the street. This will be a very important contract for us. Strength in numbers and educate don't alienate no matter which side you are on!!!!
