Originally Posted by
Big E 757
How about we shoot for what is fair. 100% retro pay starting 01/01/2016. We might not get it, but hopefully end up with something more than nothing, and call it a partial win. If it doesn't cost management something for blowing off the amendable date, how long will it take to get a contract next time?
I agree with Mike on realigning our sick time too. I'm fine with Month of hire for resetting our sick year, but we need to get something for helping them solve a problem of theirs. I've got an idea, full retro starting 01/01/2016. See there, problem solved. We've almost got the contract done already. What's next?
Exactly....ask for X knowing you will likely get 1/2 X....and you get to show the mediators you came off your original position by 50%. 😆
I have long felt the RLA should be amended to require that the last established pay rates of a CBA receive an annual increase based upon some established index (CPI perhaps) for each year the CBA has not been amended. At least we would retain some purchasing power during protracted negotiations.