Originally Posted by
BlueInGreen
The “me too” kinda screws everyone. Why would UA management want to come in above this if they know DL will snap back up to 1% above? UA now CAN’T beat DL on pay, so they won’t try. It ensures DL will be the best paid by 1%, but puts a ceiling on pay across the industry. It’s a back door way to keep airlines from competing on pay without actually entering into an illegal collusive agreement. I have to think the “me too” was a request from DL management, not DALPA.
Guess they’ll just have to adjust quality of life and other items to be “industry leading” because we now obviously can’t be the highest paid. 20% contributions and 35% reductions in premiums anyone? Full retro?