Originally Posted by
erichartmann
So what "more concrete" language did you get?
Some see a signing bonus as concessionary. They would like to know what you were promised that made a signing bonus worthwhile. They are naturally concerned that your new more concrete scope will now have an adverse affect on their jobs.
A. As much as I'd like to indulge that question, I'll refrain because it's not really any of your biz until my MEC decides to announce it publicly. Suffice it to say it has nothing to do with ABX and only addresses the future of AStar pilots. Since it's OUR contract, and it's not concessionary, i.e. it's a move forward, once you know what the company agreed to, hopefully YOUR negotiators will be able to secure the same or better for you.
B. While "some" might see a signing bonus as concessionary, what really matters is what my ALPA brethren see it as, and vote on. Truly, you will in time have a chance to view our TA/Contract and make your own determination as to whether you think it was good enough. In nearly ever aspect it was a move forward.
While I recognize that rising tides lift all, my definition of a rising tide might simply be seen as neep by you or others. I don't really feel the need to defend it to you or anyone else though.