Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
It was reported by a captain in a recent "in command" class addressed by Sleepy Ed.
It was also alluded to in the latest C48 update.
I've heard the same.
The quote I heard was:
"We'll get a new TA"...then almost under his breath said "but the economics will not change".
He won't settle for anything other than a "cost neutral contract".
"Constructive Engagement" was an interesting approach to negotiations. Obviously, we've learned that this approach is not working.
It's time for a new approach to negotiations.
The company needs to learn that it's in their financial best interests to pay us an honest wage, for honest work, while we are forced to spend almost half our lives away from home.
