Originally Posted by
Seneca2
Totally missed my point. NWsteeringArmer said the only leverage we had was if the NMB releases us. Not true. There is a reason our union has been inferring at the top of their lungs, do not come here! If no new hires show up to fill the seats they need for the upcoming increase in flying, it creates lots of leverage for us. Heck, the company has already given up the stupid training contract, and they have tried to pay for new hire hotels. They can’t do that though because it’s a change in status quo. Yes, I was once a new hire here, like all of us. But tell me when it has ever happened before when a union is basically telling people not to come here? I understand everyone has their own reasons for wanting to come here, but the more bodies that fill new hire seats, the longer it is before a new contract is achieved. That’s fact.
I believe everyone understands where you are coming from, however as others have stated you will never have candidates stop showing up at F9 due to the absolute lack of qol issues at the regional level. Not to mention if you don't have a flow to AA, or coming from the military, or have a number of other influential factors adding to the attractiveness of you being on the roster at Delta, United, or SW the only places you have left are F9, and Spirit. This leaves you with a giant problem of a never ending stream of those that can't get on with a higher ranking airline now or never. Its unfortunate that your management is punishing you and every other pilot on the seniority list because of extenuating circumstances, however you also chose to go there when it wasn't that great for those hired before you and you knew what you were getting into. Educating those that come after you should be your goal and not attacking (not saying you did or are) or blaming those that come after you for the bed you sleep in being messy.
I hope you get what is rightfully deserved in this next TA presented to you, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Good luck