Originally Posted by
FDX1
Is it possible to be any more stupid than this? The OP is about the AVA/Hotel Standby agreement made by the Union (you hate) that actually got 150% pay via guaranteed AVA for ALL trips between Thanksgiving Day and New Years Eve. That's for everyone...not just those about to retire or over age 60.
But hey, lets take your idea and just limit the agreement to the day before and after plus the holiday. Great idea...you should go join the Sh*t for Brains Committee - I hear they are looking for a Chairperson.
Let's see...
I was suggesting 150% for ALL holidays, plus a day on either side, that require a doctor's note. That would be for all trips, for all holidays, not just between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Also, right now we only get paid for AVA during that period, I was suggesting we should get paid 150% percent for our normal line trips that touch a day either side of a holiday that requires a doctor's note. I have been told other airlines have it and it is called "Holiday pay". I think United has it.
Do you understand now? Or do I need to speak slower?
Also, there won't be any AVA available if people keep gobbling up the trips at straight pay, which seems to be happening, at least in my seat. If people can't wait until 7 days out to grab the trip, they don't get AVA. It appears we have lots of people who can't wait, and grab the trips at regular pay.
So, before you call somebody names, you should make sure you understand what they are proposing.
Also, if the union wants to give away my hard earned retirement, then I think I have the right to disagree and make my opinion known. They are counting on us being sheep, just like the last contract.