Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
I'll say it again: If management needs below industry pilot pay in order to compete, that is an indication of management ineffectiveness - and thus, is NOT OUR PROBLEM!
Carl
Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Depends, it can become our problem. History is full of great pilot groups who were run into the dirt by hack management teams. Certainly SWA pilot benefited from their Company's leadership as did FedEx pilots.
It does not depend Bar. We cannot subsidize ineffective management by continuously accepting below industry leading wages. Surely you're not saying that we would have to suck up lower wages because we weren't blessed with top drawer management...are you?
Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Fortunately we have the best two teams amongst our peer group sitting on both sides of the table.
IF that's correct, then management should have no problem with managing a profit while their pilots enjoy industry leading wages. And our side of the table won't be too timid to demand it.
Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
I am hoping Richard Anderson sticks around through Contract 2012. Bastian's involvement in our bankruptcy could color contract negotiations and add unnecessary issues, polarizing the sides immediately.
I know everyone is in love with Richard, but the financial performance has been industry lagging. He has nothing to be proud of IMO, except how well the pilot group has cooperated with him.
Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
... and you want creepy? Can't resist the man'stache eh? Somehow late 1970's sexy & the shower seems to go with my displacement award. FLAPS 15, TOGA:
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You're killing me here dude! I don't even want to know where you're getting these photos.
Carl