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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
I'm not sure it would help
anyone. The trend, since Orville's solo, has been towards bigger and bigger aircraft. Airlines tried to go against natural evolution witht the 50-seat RJ's, and we're are still wearing the huge welt on our behinds from that experiment.
As new (and bigger) airfcraft come on property and bring more revenue, I think we should be rewarded accordingly. With longevity pay, you're closing off one avenue for pattern-bargaining.
Furthermore, I agree with Scoop on commuters. Everyone gets to downbid, or bid up, and take advantage of the little intersections between pay and seniority in category. It lets senior people find a pond to swim in where they can be even more senior, and junior people get to choose to be minnows in the big pool, if they so choose.
Count me as "one against" longevity pay.