Originally Posted by
Margaritaville
It's actually kind of shocking that it's common knowledge at U and accepted that the contract doesn't apply to newhires and they can be fired for complying with the commuter clause. That's an outlier from all the legacies and even the LCCs for the most part. On most properties it would have to several instances of serious abuse and irresponsibility before the CPs even got involved and then it would be coaching. From what you guys are saying this sounds like 2 strikes you're out commuting and really the entire contract is a gray area for newhires. Do you guys actually see a lot of probies fired? Or is this just some sort of hazing/tough talk? Can scheduling just assign them anything too? Sounds like SkyWest.
I don’t know if it’s “common knowledge”, but it’s definitely not true. The CBA absolutely DOES apply to probies. The only significant exception is the discipline section. That is the same set up I’ve seen at every shop I’ve worked for. I’m fairly certain that the commuter policy applies to them as well. The difference is that the company is within their rights to decide that a probie utilizes the commuter policy too much and still fire them.
Commuting here is pretty much like anywhere else. Be a professional and show up for work. If something completely unexpected happens, they’ll understand. If you decide to try and arrive 15 mins before briefing time when ORD was forecasting 18 inches of snow, you’ll probably get a polite talking to. Do that 4 times over two months and you are probably going to get in trouble… and rightfully so.