Originally Posted by
Raptor
I'm a FedEx pilot and just enjoy browsing the forums--so I'm not trying to troll this. But, I'm curious about this inability to view openers at Delta. At FedEx our contract openers are available for all the FedEx pilots to see. Since we are ALPA too, I don't think there is any policy against having contract opening positions published? After all, the company gets these openers so why shouldn't the pilots too? I don't understand why initial positions aren't available to the Delta pilots? Can anyone tell me why this is so?
Once negotiations begin however, we don't get any specific information on the negotiations other that what sections they are bargaining this session, if there's progress on a section, which sections are essentially complete, etc. We get some information on big items that are in contention, but that's it until we see a TA for a vote.
Originally Posted by
Alan Shore
Can you give us an example of how specific these openers at FedEx are? Last time around at Delta, we got a 7-page document that was to some extent a conceptual opener. Although a number of specific proposals were included, hard numbers for pay increases, vacation pay, etc. were not shown.
How does that compare to what you've seen at FedEx?
I'm curious how they compare as well. The Delta opener for C2k that was published to the pilot group was:
Delta Pilots' Contract Opener: RESTORING THE PROFESSION
BACKGROUND
Pilot contributions to Delta's record profits are significant.
Value of pilot concessions --- $1 billion-plus since 1996.
Record FY 1998 and FY 1999 profits --- $1 billion each year.
Record 4th quarter profits --- $364 million.
From 1985 to 1998, the top five management salaries at Delta have increased by 223%.
ISSUES
Compensation
Pilot salaries have not been adjusted since 1991, and are lagging inflation by 21% since 1990.
Pilots are seeking an adjustment to wages that reflects their contribution to the company's success and recognizes their professionalism, competence, expertise and productivity.
Elimination of two-tier wage scales including the three-year B-Scale for entry level pilots and Delta Express reduced pay rates.
Restore night pay.
Increase pay for overtime flying.
Job Security and Scope
Increase restrictions on all domestic code-sharing partners in regard to regional jet and turboprop operations to secure more flying for Delta pilots and protect Delta feed.
Increase restrictions on all international partner flying.
Broaden protections and restrictions regarding the use of Delta brand names by other carriers, cargo flying, and marketing and scheduling coordination.
Provide for a voting member of the Delta Board of Directors.
Quality of Life
Improve scheduling and work rules including rest breaks and rest provisions for pilots on reserve.
Improve work rules for pilots performing international flying, including crew rest facilities.
Improve training, including curriculum and pay.
Establish contractual pay and working conditions for all pilot seniority list instructors.
Restore moving expense reimbursement coverage.
Benefits
Improve retirement program.
Improve medical program including a reduction of premiums, maximum lifetime limit and out-of-pocket expenses.
Restore vacation time and pay.
Improve company provided life insurance benefit.
Does that differ significantly from what you get to see and is published at FedEx Raptor?