Originally Posted by
hemaybedid
I just need to clarify. FedEx pilots have never negotiated a better than inflationary pay rate. And historically they have always given concessions for those pay rates. During the time that FedEx’s inflationary pay raises took them to the top of the industry (due to bankruptcies) a lot of folks got hard ons, including management. Then they hired 50%+1 during that time. They tried their best to remove billions from their books by paying off the most senior before the most junior had a vote.
Something that would have been respectable, would have been trying to improve the industry at any point in the history of the most successful airline on planet earth, especially once everyone else got kicked in the teeth. But here we are, with many grenade throwers worried about their retirement.
But don’t worry. We know it wasn’t a battle you were willing to fight for us (that is more than clear), or the industry (or your friends), just show them your W2 right. It’s very hard to teach a spouse not to beat. But don’t worry, they will learn how much it hurts.
If all we ever got was inflationary pay increases, our top rate at the amendable date would have been $287. Did we kill it or pattern off of the rates that the Big 5 had in 2000, no! But saying all we got was inflationary increases is disingenuous. If you think that all we did was give concessions to get those rates, then you don't know what you are talking about. Yes, in every contract negotiation each side has wants and asks. It is not a one sided evolution. Would you consider the pax guys allowing an increase to the number of 75 seat airframes in scope a concession, because that is what happened.