Originally Posted by
evilboy
Hey Andy,
That statement "the perceived self-entitlement in this company is ridiculous". it's so freaking true. I'd venture to say it applies to the entire airline industry.
I'd like to know of any -ANY- industry in this world that would/should accomodate any employee just because he/she has been there for so many years?. It doesn't matter how long you've been with them, if the work is at another city, you either go with them or quit.
Personally, I think lots of people will take the early out if offered once they find out they will displaced to JFK.
I, by no means, am condoning any company to shuffle the work force in order to shed people. That shuffleing is being done to us by Daddy Delta, so there is no choice but to adapt or die.
I'm not so sure I understand what you guys are saying. If the company were to relocate the entire company and force everyone to move, then yes you would either move, or quit. I'm not sure how you guys see the senior guys saying that they should be able to choose where the company does business just because they are senior. I don't ever hear guys saying that. I do hear guys responding though to thoughts of moving business to an unpleasant place just to get guys to quit though(which by the way is a very unrealistic practice.) The company will shed whether they move business or not.
If you are not sure of ANY industry where the senior folks of a seniority system are due entitlement, then you haven't looked. That is simply how a seniority system works. That is definitely how a unionized system works. Look at the UAW. Tell those senior folks that have put in 20+ years to quit shouting. Not likely.....
As far as the buyouts go, the deadline closes on the 23rd of Feb. After that, whatever happens with displacement happens. I highly doubt there will be another package offered after this one hasn't really been successful.