Originally Posted by
DownSideUp
They say life is all about perspective. Man, they weren’t kidding.
Where you all see DEC as a bad thing, I would have given my left nut for the opportunity. I had to wait 20 years.
Where you see reserve rules as being onerous or untenable, I see a job that pays you a massive salary to simply be on call (and, god forbid, have to actually work).
Don’t get me started on the other items.
Solid yes vote on this one.
And I say it again, perspective.
You missed the entire argument. I never stated being a captain at United isn't a great and prestigious position. My point was that by allowing the company to use DECs we have taken away any motivation to increase QOL and compensation, the same thing that has been happening at the regionals for years.
For reserve rules, I said we have made decent progress. My gripe is they will not be fully implemented until a year from now.
As for the rest of my points on sick leave, LTD, coverage pool, and working on days off, I suppose these are all concessions people are willing to live with for the right price.