Originally Posted by
Probe
I am not sure I agree with the logic train of just about anybody on this thread. Most of our contracts are 2-4 years late, and we never get full retro, despite our clamoring.
Now, the company is offering pay raises during the current good times. Maybe they are too low, I don't know as I haven't seen them. But would we rather sit on our current pay rates for 2-4 years past the amendable date, and NOT get retro. Again?
You never get back lost time or lost money. You don't get back the intrinsic time value of money as well. Problem is this: Company's offer only holds water if the deal is meant to go in effect while simultaneously negotiating (and not postponing) the contract. If we are to take the company seriously, and in good faith, the company's pay raise offer would have to go into effect while simultaneously negotiating our contract. It can' or shouldn't be used as a delaying tactic.