Originally Posted by
shiznit
Do you want to restore unlimited rj's?
We have no scope protection now shiznit because union leaders
like you refuse to defend the language in any way. We are entirely dependent on the goodwill of management right now. We have zero defense.
Originally Posted by
shiznit
Restore immovable vacation? Restore lower vacation and training?
Sure, if it meant restoring 2004 buying power...wouldn't you?
Originally Posted by
shiznit
Restore no PWA protections for joint ventures?
We have no protections now shiznit. Language without a union to defend it is no language and no protection.
Originally Posted by
shiznit
Do you want to restore reserve pilot pay to 70 hours
Sure, if it meant restoring 2004 buying power...wouldn't you?
Originally Posted by
shiznit
and 2 short call windows every day on call?
Didn't 117 stop that?
Originally Posted by
shiznit
Do you want to restore no devation from DH with PS on either end of a trip?
Sure, if it meant restoring 2004 buying power...wouldn't you?
Originally Posted by
shiznit
Do you want to restore a retirement system that relies solely on the Company's promise to pay a check, and costs you a hefty percentage if you want to make sure your spouse/heirs get paid when you die? Are you just cherry picking what you want to "restore"?
Personal choice there. Some people seem sure they'll be great investors during their working life, others believe the market can only go up. The real problem there is the ability to terminate pensions in BK, but that applies to the entire contract so you can't just cherry pick retirements.
I'll have to respond to the rest of your War and Peace length post later.
Carl