Originally Posted by
Buck92
Excellent point. Which is why FOs need to think about that during the next contract negotiations. Consider that you'll be an FO for the next 10-15 yrs and vote that way, not like you'll be a CAPT in a year or two. Many hired in the last 5 yrs will retire as FOs, having never upgraded. There are likely to be a number of things the company will try to "buy" us out of next time: A fund, pref-bidding, etc. Think about long-term quality of life as an FO when considering these things and don't just grab the quick money. We need more FOs on the EB and as IPA committee chairs...
If the company is able to convince the membership to accept PBS or preferential bidding system, they should also accept a furlough of the bottom 20-25% of the seniority list. PBS would give the company a huge amount of scheduling flexibility and productivity gains which would equate to either furloughs or no hiring or upgrades in many, many years to come.