Originally Posted by
Rino82
My job in Europe is with a US company that can, and have, laid me off with a drop of a hat, comes with the territory of the pay. I dont get over time until I work 48 hours in a week, I only get 2 weeks vacation and have to vest to get that, if they lay me off, the clock starts over. I pay quite a bit for health care for my family as well. But you wont catch me complaining because i am lucky. 1) I have a job in this economy. 2) It provides for me and my family. 3) I make enough to pay for my flight time and still be very well off.
Europeans dont make as much in pay, but get better benefits.... thats my point, get a contract for so many years then take a pay cut knowing you are safe with a job, and good benefits. It seems like the UPS teamsters want their cake and to eat it to.
LOL....sounds like if you need to reduce your vacation down to about a week and start getting overtime at around 80 hours. I think you should pay about ten percent more for your healthcare and get furloughed once a month so you can "start over". And when you agree to that, since your so lucky, we'll talk about more cuts next year!
or....you could work your ass off, become a respected, experienced mechanic and join a union that demands the best contract in the business! UPS pilots are very fortunate that their mechanics are some of the best and most will be staying their entire careers.