Originally Posted by
Tine
I'm just asking. Do not go nuclear. What percentage of our pilot group is affected by this portion of our contract in the end? A gain is a gain but, this seems a bit weird to pound the pulpit on this issue. Trust me. I get that we will probably end up giving the 4 days off away for no out of base trip trades but, what do other airlines have as far as LTD? Do you plan on using LTD in the end or what? Once again I am just asking.
*Emphasis added by me...
No way in hell I'm giving up 4 days off (should be 5, btw) for any amount of pay!!!
Pay rates come and go with ease. Work rules are much different. Once that's gone, it's gone for good. That 'days off' provision is gold to any commuter or anyone that likes to manipulate their schedule for improved QOL. If you're not a commuter today...you're only one base closure away from becoming one. Think long and hard before you sell that down the river (the figurative you...not directed at Tine).