Originally Posted by
oldmako
Sled,
What's the point of revisiting this old dead thread now? Has gloating suddenly come into vogue?
From Google:
Gloating - to contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...F-8#q=gloating
20-25 percent of 11500 is a big number. There are a lot of guys on reserve and from what I read, not all are giddy. In fact, take a look at DCA 777 next month. The G line just jumped by 40 - 50 guys. That will put a lot of guys on SC who have been solid line holders for years. Many of them don't live anywhere near DC, so please spare us the "you bid it" argument. Twenty bucks says the number of PDR's from DC pilots jumps next month. While I'm glad its working well for YOU, that's not my idea of being a union member. What's next, sweet deals from Scheduling for flying over vacation?
As ST said, I'm having a tough time recognizing this new version of United Airlines.
Perhaps a wee bit of gloat was present in my post. The contract survey got me thinking about our contract and our RSV system...which is fatter than Santa Claus. I haven't sat on my arse this much since my 777 days on Contract 2000! Which is scary. You won't hear a "you bid it" argument from me...having been thrust back to rsv too many times in this career, but how is my situation "not being a union member"? Should I move away and commute to rsv so as to suffer for the cause? LOL. I am enjoying the moment.