Originally Posted by
LonesomeSky
2)3) No real dealing with the pilot contract... It's obvious to everyone that Alaska needs modern pilot contract to entice folks to apply here. The pilots aren't even asking for the moon, just industry standard work rules and payrates set to keep up with our peers. With PBS on the table there are plenty of moving parts and lots of room to horse trade. I don't understand why Alaska doesn't get creative and hammer out a deal that makes this place an excellent place to work. Instead, middle managers beat on the pilots with decades old negotiating strategies and send out infuriating emails on a weekly basis. All of it just further unifies the pilots while making a mockery of Alaska's so called culture of caring. It's absolutely toxic.
Great post, just want to mention that this point is somewhat debatable. There is nothing "industry standard" about reserves not having calendar days off, or allowing the company to work them into vacation days, or not being allowed to pick up open time above guarantee. Likewise, there's nothing "industry standard" about having to step trade back to monthly min credit because we aren't pay protected for line bid conflicts. Or not getting a reassignment override. Tbh, most of ALPA's proposed scheduling points fall well short of "industry standard." But carry on, I know that's beside your point