Originally Posted by
word302
This is a little dramatic. Tony made a ridiculous statement that other industries start back at bottom pay when moving to a new job. A bunch of us pointed out how silly his statement was. That is it.
Actually, most jobs that use longevity steps have you start over even if you come over from another company. The point is accurate. Are there exceptions? Yes. Would it be better if we had a national seniority list and uniform contract standards? Yes. Does any of this mental master baiting alter the reality of our current negotiating situation? No.