Originally Posted by
Purpltail
Hey Skiboy..
Sorry to hear about the furlough; it can't be easy news to digest. I get the pain you feel- being used as a pawn; but remember that the negotitated items do benefit the MAJORITY of the pilots. It's not fair to expect the MCB savings be directed to just the furloughed guys (10% of the senority list). Remember, when you come back, you'll have a plush crew room to sit ready-reserve in! Good Luck this Fall.
Thanks for the well wishes...if only you weren't punching me in the balls while saying it. You missed the point of the post why do we need to use the great leverage that we have to get things that they company already was going to do and had to do according to your contract? There are so many other things we could have negotiated for...what about better reserve rules, enhanced recall rules, or better deadhead pay just to name a few. I know how as pilot we are distracted by shiny new things so I can understand why the new crew room (which according to contract they had to do anyways) has enticed many of you to agree to this MCB. So I am going to take a page from you and say I hope you enjoy the new plush crew rooms and hope it was worth 110 pilots getting pushed to the street. I just think it seems like a waste of some great leverage we have against the company right now!!!