Originally Posted by
JamesBond
I have been very clear in my position on this over the years. If we are going to resort to thuggery to force/shame guys into voluntarily abrogating their seniority, then those that benefit from that thuggery via IAs should NOT be paid extra. Put it in the ****ing contract. If there are furloughs, and no GSs, then no ****ing IAs either.
This will be unpopular but I agree with JB. I understand the sentiment behind no GSing while pilots are on furlough but just don't know if it's practical. The only way around any controversy over GSing vs IA is to have something contractual which eliminates overtime of any type. This would mean trips getting canceled after going thru the WS and reserve process. I just don't ever see the Company agreeing to this.
Many of you don't seem too upset at the idea of someone getting an IA vs a GS. One is involuntary and the other voluntary. So what? The result is the same and the voluntary guy might even be helping out the involuntary one who didn't want to go out on a trip because of life events (birthday, graduation, wedding etc.).
This is such a slippery slope. I will say this, if the trip is going to be covered one way or another (and not cancelled), I am adamantly against in paying less. We don't want to go there.
Standing by for incoming!
Denny