Originally Posted by
Instructordude
I am a yes but what happens when the company cant afford these 20% raises? Now what?
Easy, we help our company if there is true need. We've always done that. The mistake we made was not demanding snap-back provisions in bankruptcy. Our unions did not even ask for that because it was ALPA national's position that snap-back clauses word harm the airline if they became profitable again. Not kidding. Can you imagine the angst this would saved this pilot group once the industry got a hand on how to be profitable?
Originally Posted by
Instructordude
Profit sharing wont matter cause will headed towards BK.
That's what makes profit sharing so important. During bad times, the company doesn't pay it. During good times, we don't have to negotiate for it.
Originally Posted by
Instructordude
I actually like the sick call procedures, keeps people honest,
I'm honest too, but I've had some bad health luck in my career. During that bad luck, I've never had to turn over my privacy rights. Now I will...if I want to be paid that is.
Originally Posted by
Instructordude
and dont mind the LCA. Why should anybody be payed to sit at home. Pretty sure nobody gets paid to sit on their a$$ at HQ's.
As others have said, HQ jobs aren't comparable. Pretty sure HQ guys don't work weekends, holidays and miss much of their children's growing up.
Originally Posted by
Instructordude
I am proudly voting yes but with reservations.
OK.
Carl