Originally Posted by
Timbo
I'm thinking Management just created a whole bunch of negotiating leverage with the early 747 parking announcement.
"If you guys want to see new new wide body replacement jets, you'll have to give us, X, Y and Z, or we just won't be able to afford it."
X=Profit sharing
Y=Pay Banding
Z=Longer freezes
Timbo,
I've been saying this to anyone that will listen. The company is very good at generating some sort of situation that has to be fixed every time we go into contract negotiations. I've been telling everyone that this time is the widebody carrot.
I can hear it now. We would love to put in an order for 50 777-300 ER's, however we can't afford them and give you guys a pay raises. If you just extend the current contract and give up your profit sharing then we will announce the order.