Originally Posted by
Navmode
Originally Posted by
deltajuliet
Or...
-1/2 pay for deadheads
-Arbitrary reserve buffers
-Unpaid-for KCM
-Stupidly low pay rates
-Lack of min day
And can we get something in there about minimum hotel quality? Microtel ain't cutting it.
I can tell you right now that changing reserve buffers, as well as day/duty rigs won't happen, period. As for stupidly low pay rates: did you already forget that you signed up to work here at the published rates? I'm not saying they won't improve at all, but dont expect leaps and bounds. If you're holding out for a sunshine and rainbow ta that will set the new standard for the regional industry, you're fooling yourself, and leaving money on the table in the meantime.
A reserve buffer of 15 in June is understandable, but not 28 in April. Added transparency and a month flush with reserves where not every day is red is all I'm suggesting.
Stupidly low pay rates: can we graduate to "low pay rates" and get rid of the "stupidly." Nobody expects industry-leading, nice as that would be, but can we not be at the very back of the pack? Once Great Lakes is gone, discounting RAH's cancellation work rules, our pay rates are pretty much last.
I do hear what you're saying Nav. I'm all for realistic pragmatism. But let's not manage our expectations to the point of gaining an inch when we could gain a foot. Aim for the moon and you'll get over the fence.