Originally Posted by
WakeWash
CAs did throw fits actually. On the FB page and they blew up union members telling them to say no. I'm on the fence on this decision. The FOs absolutely needed this and the captains turned it down. Yet that awful flow LOA the captains pushed for super hard cause they now don't have to keep up with their logbooks and actually prepare for an interview, and it was a horrible deal for FOs. So it's pot meet kettle here. I agree that this bonus is not a correct fix, and we should get high pay rates and QOL enhancements instead. That being said, I am very disappointed in how the Captains are acting on this matter, especially after their push on that flow.
As an FO, you will make more money long term over the next three years based on the union turning first deal down. The company will come back and offer 10K for all pilots annually. You might make 2K less in the short term, but long term you'll earn more as long as you upgrade. Don't be so short sighted.