Originally Posted by
sweetholyjesus
You're not making much sense. A key difference here is that you guys are at (or near) the bottom, in terms of pay and contract. We were not. Another key difference is our company went through our union, as it should have. We said no because paying new hires more while making everyone take concessions wasn't in our best interests. So, the negotiations continue...Your company went around your Union for a reason, and that certainly doesn't benefit you.
Just remember that our leverage was and is weaker because others choose and still chose to fly for less and not work to improve their own position... Also remember that you took just concessions and now the company pays bonuses to only new hires. You are paying those new hires our of your own pocket. Enjoy!
How did our company go around our union? They offered a deal that included current pilots and we said no. The bonuses are don't require any input from the union. It's like you're saying the company can keep offering new hires more money without consulting the pilot group? PSA took concessions and money going to only new hires you say? We turned down retention bonuses to current FOs and the company still proceeded to pay new hires bonuses? You do realize that this is my whole argument? That the company can, is and will do this. Did you confuse yourself enough that you're agreeing with me now?