Originally Posted by
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Okay, from memory I once heard that the debate between DALPA and NWALPA about 1.5x vs GS systems didn't in the end make a huge difference in total compensation for the pilots. It was about the same. The difference was where the money went, it was presumed 1.5x favored senior pilots, GS pay favored everyone.
As many of us know, GS doesn't necessarily favor everyone and there a lot of junior pilots flying a lot of hours per month who would love 1.5x but at the same time GS are fun when they're around.
But more importantly, I'm not sure any of that calculation accounted for the WS Mafia- which requires high seniority to pull off.
I think that's why just maybe we take another look at something that accounts for all of the above.
So would 1.5x/2x pay system with a cap plus a GS system add more money and respect seniority but temper the WS Mafia thus requiring more staffing? I.e. help us become more overpaid, under worked and oversexed?
75-80 hours 1.5x pay on credit hours
80+ 2x pay on credit hours
ALV block cap
GS pay 2x pay and excluded from a cap
If we could go back to a cap, a sensible cap, then I would be more agreeable to this sort of discussion.
My argument is that when you're making conscious decisions to
distribute money, it can't end up in two wallets at the same time. If you steer a given amount of capital to outsized (premium) people who WS a lot you're not giving it to people who fly lower schedules. You're giving those people less of an increase. There is no way around it. The people who ask for 1.5>80 are asking for permission to reduce the overall payrate increase available (not the total dollar amount to the group), and steer outsized gains to people who fly a lot. Logic dictates this MUST come at the expense of people who fly regular schedules, and those who drop flying.
Instead, I suggest that
all Delta pilots equally deserve more compensation. Ergo, we all should get appropriate payrates. In addition to this, we need a better contract, and the letter correctly points to several areas where we would all benefit (minus vacation sell-backs, and 1.5>80). Furthermore, there are loopholes to be closed, especially Scope, especially on the large-gauge end, and staffing issues to addressed, including the possibility of a cap. These are all pro-Delta pilots initiatives.
The letter doesn't need to be burned, it needs a few interventions with a black marker.