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Old 10-13-2008, 11:22 PM
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Spanky189
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7576FO,
I think that I have disagreed with you before but,... on this, I'm with you, mostly.

Working for a contract that maximizes pilot pay for sitting at home or securing a high guarantee that does nothing for the bottom line is JUST AS BAD as paying execs to get bonuses for losing money because it's in the Executive Compensation package.

If guys say that it's in the contract that I can sit at home and get paid, why scream when management says it's in their contract to get bonuses?

I do understand the part about pilots taking cuts while management doesn't. It's wrong but they are in the position, with the board in their hip pocket, to say our package stands and will be paid for with labor concessions.

I don't agree with either side but it is in both of their best interests to find a solution closer to the middle without burning down the house.

ASIDE - Them pulling the ASAP program is huge. Definitely a strong arm tactic that I hope you guys stand up to.
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