Originally Posted by
opt0712
What? Read it again, as this isn't being considered in lieu of industry leady pay. In bold you will find it's in addition to. "We have been consistent with our pay rate proposals - the foundation of which has been driven by pilot survey data." The openers and data driven feedback have never wavered from industry leading rates.
YOU READ IT AGAIN. Nowhere in that email does it say "industry leading pay". It says "industry leading contract" which is a very debatable metric. Payrates are not. If they were asking for DL rates+, they would clearly state "industry leading pay rates". Every friggin' email the NC puts out is more unclear that the last. What is clear, his that they are far below the payrate ask number than where Della is or where UA and AA will be and are trying to put lipstick on a pig to save face. Perhaps the time to recall these guys is drawing near. It appears this NC has been an epic failure.
"We are aware there is some confusion about a concept concerning additional pay based on Company performance referenced in our latest update. In a dynamic mediated negotiation, successful outcomes are often driven by unique ideas that allow the parties to find common ground. Finding ways to add economic value to our contract is always a top priority. However, there are some important points to understand on this matter:
As was specifically stated in our initial communication, this concept is NOT a substitute for guaranteed pay rates. We have been consistent with our pay rate proposals - the foundation of which has been driven by pilot survey data. The concept under discussion involves
an increase to a final guaranteed pay rate negotiated in the agreement. The increase to the final pay rate would be comparable to similar concepts designed to increase a negotiated rate incorporated into other carriers’ agreements. In this case, the metric for the plus up would be FedEx Corp economic performance metrics rather than external CBAs. The end result would produce a permanent additive pay rate increase. As made clear to the mediator, we are not committed to this approach because, as we all know, the devil is in the details. Everyone should understand that we are not interested in and will not agree to metrics that can be manipulated by the Company or cannot be fully verified. If we can’t get those details right, we will not pursue the matter.
Our focus has not changed. Our goal is to establish an industry-leading contract that meets our members’ focused priorities of enhanced retirement benefits and pay rates with targeted quality of life improvements. We will use whatever means necessary to provide you with a TA you will be proud to ratify."