Originally Posted by
ExecJet99
The pilots are only taking advantage of what the union screwed up. We lost all our leverage when they didn’t sunset the 2.5 when they had the chance. The company has no reason to negotiate, and are showing it. 50ish people are showing up to class with 1000 hours each and if they stick around 2 years it’s still cheaper than us old 20 plus year folks. Add all the pilots working extra days for 2.5 to the mix, they can wait us out and hope for a recession. BTW.. how many would be extending like crazy for 1.5?
Apparently we do make Delta wages..you just have to work 50 more days a year than they do!
The union people know they screwed up with that LOA in December. That's why the full assault now with the picketing and WSJ ads. According to the MB, 75% of new-hires are recommended. The class of 53 that started on Monday coupled with the VAWD's leaves us with a shortsighted pilot group with no leverage.