Originally Posted by
PurpleToolBox
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I think giving the pilots a choice of which option would be best for them would be a good thing. I know some might see it as a slippery slope to ending the pension plan. Any thoughts?
While Choices may seem like a good thing, it can and usually sets a very bad precedent for the future when you have Pilots on the Seniority List covered by different Benefits.
Would future New hires, get the same choice?
Could a Pilot Change his or her Mind if they realized that maybe they made a serious mistake 6 months or 2 years later? Guess who they would Blame?
While we will never get everyone to agree 100% on every section of the contract and how it specifically pertains to us all Individually and demographically, It is just better and Fair to have a contract with Pilot Benefits that cover 100% of us with the same benefits.
Should we also explore
a Choice of Pay rates?
a Choice of Work rules?
a Choice of Vacation Benefits?
a Choice of Disability Benefits?
We need to look Long term (something we as Pilots aren't very good at)
How would changes like this affect the next contract and future subsequent contracts?
How would it affect Pilot Unity?
I have actually spoken with a few here Pilots who are willing to entertain PBS. (unbelievable)
What if they were given a choice every month?