Originally Posted by
USMCFDX
I am a no voter and I also think this TA will pass.
My crystal ball says that in 8-10 years when we sign the next contract the A plan will be frozen. Due to this fact I will make sure I max out the 260 during the life of this contract to maximize my benefit and I will be doing it as a WB F/O. I know many that do.
Agreed.
That's exactly how not improving the A-plan is a huge hit to our QOL, now, and in the future.
The productivity gains in the TA, coupled with the SLB, and the option to reduce VAC on SLR, will not only delay retirements, but have even more guys flying their a$$ off. The company wins all-round. And as a nice bonus to the company, the overall number of DB payments will be reduced as long-term fatigue and health issues resulting from the continuos optimizing of pairings and of ourselves (as we now work to fund our own retirement), causes yet a bigger decline in our life expectancy.