Originally Posted by
DLax85
And what were the short-term and long-term ramifications of that LOA being rejected?
Really, please educate those who were not on the property at that time.
As I've been told by others the results were that they we maintained our current work rules and did not capitualate to a request to have less days off per month --- a benefit we are all still enjoying today.
I'm also told the extra work days showed up in "open time" where folks either gobbled them up or were paid draft.
While that may have angered some, it was within the confines of the CBA and everyone had an equal opportunity to do the extra flying --- VOLUNTARILY.
This LOA changes the work rules on many levels --- and is predicated on NON-VOLUNTEERING people when the move package proves to be sub-par or the companies delivery schedule gets disrupted or some other portion of the planned system hiccups and they need more bodies fast.
I would enjoy hearing other perspectives on the perceived outcomes/ramifications of us rejecting the Postal LOA.
Using our 20/20 hindsight, was it the right thing to do?
Any lessons there that we could apply to today's dilemma?
(OBTW, still a resounding "NO" vote for me)
Good post.
You are correct, we didn't loose anything from not accepting the postal LOA. We didn't gain anything other than more open time flying.
I guess we just need to figure out what are our goals, as I think to alot of people here, they vary, from many for some, to a only STV for others.
I think the postal aggrement attempt was a subtle way to undermine what little protections we did have under the old contract.
We didn't bite. And there was more open time flying, and not much else as a result.
IMHO, I don't think they will come back with a better offer. They see us in chaos, we even have ACP's posting on here due to the chaos to try and further muddy the waters.
You are right about the implications, and there are many negative ones and not many positive ones.
Your post actually scored a few points towards a no vote for me. Like I said, I'm trying to remain in the middle to see all the pieces.
I do worry about giving them a chance on the future flying with "other" pilot opportunities...these guys will waste dollars to save pennies sometimes. I'm paranoid about scope(Look at this fuel stuff going on...that is a whole other thread and subject.)