Originally Posted by
FahQ2
This is a well hashed out argument spanning dozens of pages on other threads.
I don’t think anyone disagrees this is a gaping hole in quality of life that needs to be remedied.
The point of contention is whether the pilot group should use its negotiating capital to improve it, or if the company should voluntarily take action since recruitment is vital to growth and expansion.
But I agree with you that this is far more difficult important than the vesting issue
Agreed.
That said, I personally don't think it matters who takes the initiative. If you look at our earnings releases, under operating expenses there is no line for recruiting cost, just a line for salaries wages and benefits. Anything we get, first year, or top of the scale is in there, and for the company to keep the investors happy, that number will be kept as low as possible. If the company decides to raise first year pay and do away with training pay, they will definitely try to make up for it in the rest of the pilot cost.