Originally Posted by
Banshee365
I really don't think the PBS work has ANYTHING AT ALL to do with the effective date on the last round of furlough's.
There were several people, myself included, who predicted that the company would only come to the table for PBS after everyone unprotected by the no furlough clause was gone. PBS makes absolutely no sense for the company in a stagnant economy unless they shed pilots and so they did. Not two months ago, the union said the company was not offering anything and suddenly not two weeks after the last furloughs, the company is more agreeable?
I understand it's easy to be mad at the union/company/industry/world when you get furloughed
Are you furloughed? Have you been? If so, you might be in a position to understand. Besides, I have every right to be mad at a company that is laying off so many employees while still being VERY profitable and while throwing frivolous parties like Aceyplaooza. Trying to get help or communication from the union has been worse than getting my last root canal! As for the industry/world, it is what it is, so why get upset?
but you have got to be on board with what is better for the company in regards to getting more flying so you can get your butt back in the seat. Would you be happier if the was still a wall between the union and company regarding PBS so we can remain one of the most expensive bids for any flying we try and get?
I am definitely not onboard with something that will keep me on the street longer unless it improves quality of life for the pilot group. I reserve judgement there, but don't kid yourself about ASA getting additional flying anytime soon to bring us back. Between PBS and the loss of the ATRs, we will still have a net loss of pilot positions, even if we place all 20 50-seaters.
Nothing personal meant by any of this, but between the cold shoulder from the union, the upcoming elections and the timing of recent announcements, I'm fairly confident in saying (without emotion) our MEC sold the furloughees out.