Originally Posted by
NightIP
I actually agree with one of our EXCO members on the single pay rate issue; it'd actually be leaving money on the table.
Obviously, the 747 generates much more revenue than a 767. If the company were to agree to pay us 767 drivers the 747 rates, then that tells us they could afford to significantly increase 747 rates. UPS actually could significantly increase their top-end rates if they weren't paying everyone a blended rate, as well.
My personal issue is the seniority disparity, not the 16% pay differential. And of course, working on bringing both rates up to par with our peers in 2016.
Yeah, I am in agreement with you (and that ExCo guy)...but for a different reason.
Do we want to use our negotiating capital fighting for a single rate when we have so much else to fix?!! Somebody please answer that question in a reasonable manner and I'll support a single rate. Is that one issue worth sacrificing other important issues?...I say no.