Well, that ‘little mini bubble’ is from maximizing my time away from UPS coupled with not letting this very predictable union busting behavior get to me (trying to anyway). I also do something that the vast majority don’t - with these fatiguing schedules, I call FAT when I’m FAT. I also left intl for domestic, which I said I’d never do, to benefit from the seniority boost. Not a whole lot of sympathy from me for guys who take first avail upgrade or txfr to whale or Z, then complain about QOL being a bottom feeder.

Denied premiums - I’ve had a few, 1 et al grievance filed for MD thing. Little doubt I’ll see than money handed over down the road. Had a couple more for Charge of layover denied cuz l/o was in domicile - but that’s contractual. Got the hotel and got paid the per diem. Had another overturned after submitting an inquiry w/ supporting evidence. I can tell you a lot of guys aren’t filing grievances for denials and other contract violations.

I can also tell you a lot of guys aren’t filing ERs when things come up. Numerous committee chairs have repeatedly asked us to do that - we seem to know better though… 🙄. And guys complain on and on about all the new Tonia-isms yet flying as scheduled is apparently a bridge too difficult to cross (outsiders: that means taking pax airline positioning and depositioning tickets exactly as they are published in the bid packs iso choosing flights that work better for us). And as Boiler pointed out, we claim schedules and QOL and morale are at rock bottom but we prefer to work extra for the cash over attempting any sort of pushback…

To the point of “not that bad,” I maintain that position assuming that “that bad,” refers to this place being something to avoid entirely or leave if you’re already on property. As I have already stated: can’t say that until the TA comes out. You’re confusing “it’s not that bad,” as indirectly saying it’s good, come here. No sir, not what I’m trying to convey at all.