Originally Posted by
Pineapple Guy
Denny, probably not too much interpretation required. Here's the contract language from Section 3 B. 4. "If, as a result of that review, it is determined that, as of the date the review was triggered, the Delta top-of-scale 757 Captain composite hourly rate is less than 100% of the average of the top-of-scale 757 Captain hourly domestic day rates at United, American, USAir and Continental, the pilot composite hourly rates will be increased".
I'm no lawyer, but that seems pretty clear to me.
Yes I read that earlier but, since our rate is a combined one and the ones I mentioned are separate, I was just wondering if there might be some wiggle room. If the United/Continental merger results in a significant increase, it will be interesting to see how the pay tables will be listed, like Continental's or United's. It could have an effect on us. Too bad USAir is in the mix.
It's also possible AA might have a contract by the end of that 18 month period too.............or maybe not.
Of course we will be in contract negotiations by then too but this could be a second bite or a bite we don't have to wait for with a new contract? That is provided this section is even activated by any raise for noncontract employees.
Curiosity on my part only.
Denny