Originally Posted by
fadec
Mandatory vaccines are a major change not covered in the current contract. While the company may not be able to mandate vaccines, they are required to schedule and pay pilots according to the contract. So if they want to pay us to sit at home, fine. They can do that. It's contractual.
This affects every pilot, including the most bold pro-vax guinea pig. Do you like money? Would you appreciate compensation for efforts on your days off? Like career and medical protections? Want limits on what may be required and who is allowed to approve or mandate it, and when? I can't imagine this is only 10%.
That's a valid point if the contract is silent on it. Some contracts do have (deliberately?) vague references to "necessary" company requirements which may develop... basically a catch-all for unforeseen circumstances. I've also seen language to the effect of "must meet requirements for entry into foreign countries served by the carrier".
Then there's force majeure clauses.
I suspect this could be widely variable based on any specific nuggets or lack thereof in various CBA's.