Originally Posted by
av8rmike
...Additionally, the Work Rules cornerstone doesn't seem to be all that great either. No MPPD increase and, effectively, no increase for those of us flying Out-N-Backs. A MPPD of 6.4 would have made all flying equal with that 3.75 trip rig, which, oh by the way, doesn't take effect for how long...?
Just to touch on the pay issue one more time. What should I do with my "One more day of Retro Pay" tag? Should I just add to it "... or a little bonus that won't **** off the company" or maybe just take it off my bag...
I can't believe I did it...But, I actually went back and looked at some of your posts searching for "your take" that might see something positive in this contract. Now, I know it has to be there somewhere, and maybe you'll find it, in your studying. The NC is telling us it's $800 million to over $1 billion in improvements. So, please share it with us when you come across it.
I know that sounds snotty. And, it is. You came on the forum, like you're some kind of gunslinger, shooting out the lights that are blinding all of us. I too, want more money, a huge "B" plan, a min pay per day, etc. But, what do you think this pilot group is willing to do for another, what, 2% rate increase? Or, raise the min pay per duty period up 12 mins? etc., etc. And, how much longer would it take us to get that? The UPS guys found out how the NMB works. Do we need to reinvent the wheel, here?
We all know this T/A is not perfect. But, please say something positive about it, when you come across it.
By the way...You complain about no increase to 6.4 hrs/day for the out and backs, you fly? Are you chitting me? That's the only trip at FedEx
with a min pay per day, by nature. And, 6hrs/day
is the best I've ever heard of. Enjoy your 100 to 150 hrs away from base each month. And, lighten up a little. I'm going to.