Originally Posted by
willwestwalk
Who is going to be the first Regional Airline to sign a real contract with real pay now that more than 50% of all domestic flying is not done by the majors anymore? Will the regionals keep comparing each others contract and pay or will one of them man up and demand A LOT more money or else let the airline fold?
What if management said, "fine, we'll raise all FO pay by 50%." What are the chances of our union saying, "we will not accept the FO raises unless you can do the same for the Capt rates."
It's happened in the past with regards to management wanted to give sign on bonuses to new hires.