Originally Posted by
Xray678
Yes I was here when that happened. I thought it was a mistake to match the rates. Two thoughts, the ER rate was too low to begin with and that has never been addressed. Second, getting the rate to where it should be will be hard since the category flies far more 757 time than ER time. The ER rate is only $10 more than the 739, but $36 less than the 764. Do you really think it’s an appropriate wide body rate? IMHO it’s an appropriate rate for the 757, but the ER should pay $15-20 more.
I am not arguing about any of what you say above. As a matter of fact, if you reread my last sentence, you should have the answer to your question.
What I’m so tired of hearing is the FALSE claim that the 757, 762, and 763 were NOT brought up to the 7ER rate. Like you claimed. If you were here, you know that is patently a false claim and it detracts from any further argument you make.
If you were around for that, then you were around when 738 and 777 payrates were negotiated. If I remember correctly, we have United to thank for the rates negotiated at the time. I will agree we, as a union, have not done a good job of negotiating the 7er pay rate (among others like the M88).
Denny