Originally Posted by
HeavyD
On the MB people are advocating not to recommend potential applicants as a way to apply pressure to the company to do an IBB. If we really want to apply pressure, stop doing VED's.
So we refuse to pick up VED's which results in more thrird party lift which severely impacts the profit margins, right when we're about to negotiate for more compensation. Does that really make sense from a strategic standpoint?
The company has indicated that it intends to engage in negotiations early next year, so why shoot yourself in the foot in the meantime? Wouldn't it be smarter to keep your powder dry and save the VED card for if and when its needed?
There are some new hires that took a pay cut to come here and rely on some occasional VED, (although it has been slim pickings lately anyway.) Those that need the extra days will still bid for them regardless.
I think the fact that they want to hire 700 next year while they have to compete with the new compensation at the regionals will be enough incentive to come to the table. Why not allow the junior guys (who won't be receiving a $30k IBI signing bonus) to earn a bit more in the meantime?