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Originally Posted by
Professor
I think we have to bring longevity based pay to the table. Like UPS.
Think about what a huge deal it would be for the system vis a vis commuters.
Prof,
Not sure how longevity pay would help commuters. The way we are set up today some guys willingly downbid for better senority and QOL - I don't think this would be possible with longevity pay. In any case I think it should be looked at in detail by the union but my guess is that they have already looked at it or decided against it.
Scoop
Nope, from a negotiator...I guess we brought it to the company during contract 2000 and they didn't want it.
Longevity pay erases seniority for eqp/pay. All you have left is QOL and QOL in the trips you could get. For instance, if I could stay here in ATL on the 88 and make the same I am right now on the ER in NY, I would do it in a second. Yeah, the trips aren't as great....but the half a day I lose commuting on either end would totally make up for it.
There will still be the ability to downbid for lifestyle too...but it takes MANY dudes out of the equation who are bidding up just to make cash.