Originally Posted by
A320Flyer
Getting tired of all the smear, division and regression some trolls are injecting into this thread. And not wanting all of us to get sucked further into it, time to shift the winds around here to a positive vibe. Since the LEC77 elections and negotiations are upcoming, let's shift to to the distant future...
One thing that I personally feel should drastically be improved are retirement benefits. I have 25 years to go. Within the bounds of reality, what would you guys and gals like to see on the next CBA? 401(k) 9% dollar per dollar is all we currently have.
Ideas?? Examples??
A clearly written, no "grey" language, staffing formula. It'll cost huge, but pay off over our careers. Let's settle it once and for all instead of continued attempts at backdooring the language.
Dump the trip average or increase min day/duty period to 6 hours.
Flatten out the pay scales (industry average between junior and senior Capts implemented linearly, no dips in the curve)
Write Section 25 to include language that will entice NK to be efficient along with the present philosophy of attempting to prevent them from going to far.
Eliminate any "grey" language. Should/could/may/might/maximum extent possible, GONE.
Ensure all terms, such as "red day, green day, snapshot" are defined in the definition section.
Ensure all terms used are used according to their legal vs lay definition (who knew "experience" didn't mean what we lay persons think it means?)
Raise first year pay to at least industry average, and I don't mean the 100 seat and less industry.
Gain circadian rhythm protection. Sequential duty days, whether single of multi day pairings must keep us on the same sleep cycle. No more start at 6 on day one and then switch to a two leg red eye 50 hours later.
time for coffee, later