Originally Posted by JediCheese

IMO, stick for the 1000 TPIC then jump. The LCCs love senior FOs or junior CAs because they're going to be stuck until their seniority will keep them there forever. The 1000 hrs TPIC will get you a ticket to the majors while you hang out at a LCC. Sticking around 1 year as a CA can open so many doors.

I really don't know what the company can do. The CA list is a constant churn because everyone here (management included) knows and acts like it's a get your time and move on type of place. There's no lifers.

The company can't compete with LCCs with money, they can't compete on QoL, they only can compete on the atmosphere. But atmosphere doesn't pay the bills or keep your family life healthy, so it's not a primary consideration for most. So while I'm hopeful the union gets some gains, I don't see it as a factor in retention (it'll be a big motivation for recruitment).