Originally Posted by
WILLTinbound
you can't be serious.. wasnt the cost of inflation last year somewhere in neighborhood of 6%? you really think that you can achieve a COLA like that from ANY airline? the highest Ive seen at the regional level is 1.5% at Eagle, I think.. now, I'm not here to argue whether or not we deserve that or not, b/c I'm sure we'd all agree on that issue.. and I'm sure I'll be made fun of for accepting something lower than I think Im worth, but as for right now, I'll be voting yes when the chance comes.. in my opinion, there were too many people expecting too many things from this pay proposal.. and a COLA that matches inflation is just one of many unrealistic expectations
My response would be raise your expectations. Why should I CHOOSE to vote yet to something that decreases my buying power year after year. Sure i give up .32% but the message this sends to management and other airlines management that are currently in negotiations would be better in the long run. Plus it gives us a chance to see if management will come back to negotiate or just raise 1st year pay. Think of how it would effect morale if they didn't come back. Sounds less costly to come back and negotiate.
Since inflation was actually 6% last year, even more a reason to get more than 1%. It's not really even 1% because they are just moving that from the block hour override increases that the 700 guys are getting.
Don't you think we ought to get more than ASA?