Originally Posted by
sweptback
The problem is that a signing bonus violates all the CBAs out there. That was tried in 2006-07 and the unions put a stop to it.
Right. But if (hopefully) companies absolutely cannot find enough qualified people to work at the CBA wages, management could be forced to renegotiate contracts BEFORE the amendable date. At that time the pilot group could agree to allow signing bonuses (or other forms of pay increases) IF the increases were across the board.