Originally Posted by
PacNWflyer
Wow, way to turn this into another RAH bashing post. Get a life.
We are all just trying to make a living doing what we love to do. If we vote in a sub-par contract when it comes time, then let the name-calling begin. Most of us were not even here when the last one was negotiated, and the ones that were here did not expect this airline to grow as it has.
Yes, this has worked in management's favor--but i can all but guarantee that the next contract will not have FO's maxing out at $37 and hour. That is what I am making now and it is an insult. Then again, I still plan on getting out of here as soon as i can...this place will ALWAYS have the regional mentality--anyone who says otherwise is kidding themselves.
I have to agree. While I'm not a RAH employee, I have to say that your airline is morphing into a very sizable entity. I would hope that since you've become a stand alone airline you'd want to achieve a contract similar to other stand alone airlines....or better. How about those JetBlue rates?
The very problem with regional airline pay is that pilots use the company with no mindset of staying. In my opinion, when pilots give an airline a reason to justify that training is cheaper than paying for longevity and experience, there's a problem.
In return the airline justifies the poor working conditions and pay based on a carrot that there'll be more opportunities. At who's expense?
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