Originally Posted by
PlumbaFlo
I get that stuff like Cold WXR, SATCOM, datalink, Sirius WX, Wi-Fi, profit sharing all costs money. But do those things really save the company anything?
A simple texting system might actually help save. Fewer calls to scheduling means less time spent on the phones and maybe even fewer schedulers needed just to handle basic stuff like people calling in sick or asking to be released.
Yeah, there’s some cost to set it up, but if it makes things smoother for us and cheaper for them, it’s something we could push for with the union and maybe get something in return. Other airlines are already doing this so it’s worth a serious look.
That sounds a bit like bargaining is involved. If only we were doing that right now. Fixing company issues/costs with loa’s inside negotiations/mediation is not a good idea most of the time. Even if it’s mutually beneficial. You’re using any cost savings to offset your hundreds of millions in increased labor costs. I’m sure the company would lime to fix other issues without having to raise rates, DC, per diem, ect…