Big picture on this new attempt at 1.5>80:

It's very, very important to understand how we split hypothetical dollars gained in negotiations. I agree with the anonymous author that there are plenty of ways to increase W-2's.

Payrates help everyone equally, in theory, but give the highest absolute $ amount to the highest earners, obviously. Conversely, flat-rate items, such as better health insurance, or uniform allowances, help the lowest earners the most, in terms of % "increase", but give everyone the same amount.

I'm all for giving more in flat-rate items, because I'm sick of subsidizing my job with uniforms, health care, etc. I'm OK with helping the junior guys a little more in that sense, because I want a higher DC%, higher payrates to steer some money towards senior guys in proportion to income.

I'm just dead-set against giving extra-special benefits, above and beyond, to guys who fly even more. Especially when we already have great system (GS) to help guys that help the company in a bind, at 2X pay. Anyone who flies a normal schedule, anyone who understands that incentivizing routine overtime hurts advancement, and anyone who relies on GS to supplement their income, needs to understand this is a barely disguised reach into their wallet.