I think any future stipends are a bad idea; it’s really just redistribution of wealth which most of our profession would cringe at. Then again, I’m more libertarian and would support longevity pay over equipment banding, but that’s a whole different deal.

Zero people are complaining about getting bumped non-rev. Seniority rules. The complaints are regarding the unpredictability of trying to JS to/from work induced by lack of common courtesy by more senior commuters who don’t list in advance for whatever reason and know they’ll still get on. That’s it. Seniority still rules, commuter policy is still great. Junior peeps *should* have to take more time planning their commute than senior ones. It does follow though that those most able to buy a ticket are the least likely to have to do so.

I would support putting half-wingers at the top of the SJ1 priority for their first year since they 1) are least likely to have had a choice in where they work, 2) have the worst schedules, 3) can financially least afford to drop a trip, and 4) are most at risk if they end up out of position. We’re all “free beer and welcome”, this would actually show some support until off probation.