Originally Posted by
Pilot4000
The problem is that it takes away leverage from us. MCO and LAS were a result of trying to fill unfilled captain vacancies. Now they won’t have to open a base in BOS, SEA, AUS, etc to try to get people to upgrade.
Sadly, our leverage gets whacked at every turn, and those who only see $$ will never understand it. The number one contractual provision that has led to more disunity, reduction of leverage, and “all about me” thinking is…….. ADD PAY.. Yes, I said it. Add pay puts bandaids on onerous contractual qol issues, and allows the company to pit us against each other in the hunger games of add pay chasing. Meanwhile, strict prohibitions/protections in section 20 simply won’t ever happen as long as this mindset exists. The street Captain issue is simply one more piece of leverage flushed down the toilet.