Originally Posted by
Humbleavi8t0r
Cannot believe we are negotiating premium pay. Don't believe I'm the only one who thinks this is a concession. Why would anyone want to work the FAR limit. This would reduce the staffing level significantly. Don't think we will see less than 5 year captains (senior FOs bidding CA slots) Junior folks will be on reserve longer (since senior folks are working more hours). Commuting to shortcall is no fun. No more GS, the senior folks will wait longer than 62 to retire (since its been the average).Wide body FOs will go senior. Longer wait to go to your desired base. This has a tremendous impact to the pilot group as a whole. Management would love this. Why waste negotiating time and capital on this? I am afraid folks are not seeing the big overall picture.
Our pilots pick up this flying anyway.
In my opinion every minute over 75 hours should be at premium pay. Extra flying adversely affects our health and our families.
I live in base and green slips are great for me, but premium pay would allow commuters to participate more and we could all plan our lives in a better fashion.
I believe there will be zero change to green slip language.