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Old 06-30-2008 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Invisible Man
I think they would be what they are in our current contract. You don't seem to grasp that the mainline contracts were forced on them in BK. That's why their pay sucks. What excuse do the commuters have for their poor pay rates?
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What do you think drives regional pay rates up? Which direction do you think it flows?

With the rise that was seen in mainline wages pre 9/11 there was a rise in regional wages as well.

With the decline in mainline wages, there has also been a decline in regional wages.

Again, chicken or egg?
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