Originally Posted by
ClearLeft
Obviously, you didn't uderstand where I was going with this. I was implying that accepting the current scheduling will not bring about change. This is one of the frustrations of the merger. Cargo 360 outlines improvements that improve both the company and the labor and it Seems as if the SA guys are just sitting on it because they are afraid to ruffle feathers with Neff. 20 days in a row every month is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Please tell me that I am wrong and the SA group is taking the concerns of the 360 guys and are trying to make changes because so far it seems as if there is hesitation and lack of motivation to make the merged airline an acceptable place to work. I'm not trying to get in a *issing contest, but the pilot group can change scheduling with enough pressure and a resonable management team
ClearLeft
I agree that 20 days in a row is a bit much, but it has been a precondition of understanding that was well stated when we interviewed for the job. If we weren't willing to accept it at the time of interview we were free to not accept the job. Everyone working at SA accepted the 20 day rule by accepting the job. Not saying we don't want to change it though. My understanding of the SACG Contract is, that it is renegotiable after five years and that would be the time to introduce the changes. I'll admit I haven't read it close enough to know all the provisions for making amendments prior to the five year point, but I would guess with the merger there might be a window of opportunity for amending. Your right about your last statement referring to pressure and a "reasonable management team." Wish we had one of those here at SAI. Sadly that part of the equation is missing. Of course the term 'reasonable' is a very subjective one, but I know what you mean.