Originally Posted by
nibake
I'm probably preaching to the choir here. But the work rules that ALPA has negotiated are SO important. It sounds like the bonus is not in jeopardy, but even it were, here's some food for thought.
Bottom third captain (line-holders) at SY can make 500k in a year (credit + 401k DC). Today, there was a trip in open time worth more than $30,000 for a 12+ year captain. One six-day trip.
Not trying to stir the pot, but I think there's a good argument that even with or without the RT, ALPA is the way to go.
No the bonus must happen. If you are okay with us losing that money at the sake of staying ALPA (I am pro ALPA myself) that’s pretty messed up. At this point I wouldn’t even talk about us losing it. It’s quite divisive. That’s great that a captain can make 30k on a 6 day with your work rules. Let’s push for that and more.
But the bonus must be paid. I think it’s over $200,000,000 at this point.