Originally Posted by
oldmako
From Webster -
Definition of INCENTIVIZE
transitive verb
: to provide with an incentive <would incentivize employees with stock options>
The company WANTS something from us. The current agreement prevents them from using the 787 on routes they would like. If this agreement (as is purported) is turned down, the company will still want, and need that relief. They bought those planes to be operated on specific, long haul routes and they are currently prevented from doing so. This is leverage, plain and simple. Those of you who think that their need will not encourage them to return to the table surprise me.
Once upon a time there were a whole bunch of brand new 747-400's parked in the desert because of restrictive contractual language. They didn't sit there too long. What is so different this time? I guess that was too long ago for most to remember.
Prevents? That's a strong word G'father. Our contract allows full available FAR 117 duty for double augmentation with Class 1 rest facilities. We also have LOA 22 which defines our (ALPA) rights for FRMS applications. We have a few FRMS routes already. My guess, as I have said, is that they tweaked LOA 22 to make it easier to get approval on said routes. That was the leverage. The NC obtained compensation with this leverage. If the rumors are true, we will have industry leading pay rates. Period. Not DAL +1...more like DAL + 12%. And a Me Too clause as insurance. That and LOA 25 gets resolved. You and I both know if this is true, it is a slam dunk. Easy pass. As it should be, IMO.
Sled