Thread: LOA Absolutes
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Old 06-30-2007, 04:31 PM
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Default Disputing "indisputable facts"

Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
Indisputable Facts:
#1. The Company intends to open domicile's in HKG and CDG in the near future.
Fair enough, we have that in writing.
Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
#2. Pilots will be based at these domiciles whether a) they voluntarily bid them b) they are forced to be there under the CBA.
CBA 24.C.5.b clearly states that a) is fact and b) is fiction. They can't force someone to go over there per the current CBA. However, if ratified, this LOA permits the forcing of unwilling crewmembers into these assignments involuntarily for up to 3 months at a time.
Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
#3. The LOA provides a) Move packages
Yes, 1 move package is as currently provided in the CBA WITHOUT any housing allowance OR if you want the housing allowance, you get to take a whopping 500 lbs with you. In other words, if you want a housing offset, you have to get a furnished place, which further diminishes the value of that meager offset.
Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
b) Housing offsets
Only if you waive every syllable of previously negotiated CBA section 6 and elect the "enhanced" option of the LOA.

Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
c) Income tax offsets
True. We are told you will pay "approximately" the same federal tax burden as if you were Memphis. Details have not been forthcoming. What about the 1st year Hong Kong F/O who makes under 82K? Do that math and then tell me who gets the difference.
Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
d) Longevity bonus
Yes. $5000.00 after 4 years. That's 5000.00/48 months = $104.66/month.....BEFORE TAXES! If you upgrade during that time, those months in the ITU do not count.
Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
e) Contractual protection and Status for pilots in these domicile's under the RLA.
That agreement is there so the company doesn't find itself in a French labor court with a disgruntled pilot.

Originally Posted by av8torguy View Post
#4. Every FDX pilot has the opportunity to input a standing bid that reflects their choice of Aircraft and Domicile.Yep. Will one of these FDAs be on your standing bid?

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