Originally Posted by
The Juice
Since this is going to be a LONG process, they need to clue everyone in on the ask, and I assume/hope this will be the case on the conference call.
If they plan on keeping everyone in the dark for the next few years, while this drags on, mutiny will be result.
If they reveal the numbers they are asking, we will of course have some pilots who will flip that it isn't industry leading, even though the NC has said over and over again that "industry standard" is the goal.
Your first point, I agree.
Your second point, I don't really believe they've intentionally kept people in the dark. 'Industry standard' has been the mantra, we've all seen the emails with 'industry AVERAGE' rates, retirement, etc.... Perhaps an updated version is due??
Your third point, I have it on very good authority that our NC is shooting for 70-80% approval. They know they won't please everyone, but they also know what this pilot group will vote for/against. (I personally made it clear to two of the negotiators in person, and they reinforced where their ask was, meeting/exceeding my ask.). And, for the record, if we're shooting for 'industry standard', I want to be paid for how many passengers we carry vs. others (not airframe specific), read; 757/767 pay....