Originally Posted by
ReserveCA
Why pull everything?
Because the whole process is a FRIGGIN JOKE!
We ASK for SUB PAR (only so much $ available) including TA’d sections, the NMB is a dog and pony show, the company acts with impunity and ALPA says “play nice”
I would take a pay cut to leave but I just can’t afford a 50% average cut for two years...
I’m screwed and bitter...
so yes I do THINK before typing....
1. The whole process is not a joke. The NMB has undermined the process by not acting and lost credibility. We knew this was likely with a Trump White House, and our fears have been confirmed.
2. Our ask was not sub par. I would agree that it got a bit long in the tooth, little too ripe on the vine, but we have a new proposal that gives us some room for the next 3 months and is industry average next year.
3. As far as the NMB's lack of action and the company's behavior, I agree, and direct you back to point 1.
4. All of the desirable airlines' first year FO pay will be north of $90/ hour in 3 months. Second year FO pay will be roughly $145/ hour by 2020, so you are not looking at a 50% pay cut. When you consider the increase in DC, I would argue it is close to a wash year 1 (unless you are a wh0re, which you have said you're not) and you will be considerably ahead of the game by year 2. Everybody can afford to leave! It is just whether or not you choose to. Personally, I have no interest in sitting reserve in EWR, JFK, MIA etc, so I will stay here and fight.
We are all on the same team. We need to cut back on the rhetoric, stop the in-fighting, and focus our energy where it will be most productive.