Originally Posted by
contrails
Problem is this.
When you've got HALF your flight segments outsourced to vendors, is it wise to **** them off by taking away a benefit you promised them (literally with expiration dates) with a few days notice, and with both parties knowing this benefit does not actually cost the parent company any money?
Does the parent company think that these employees at the vendor are going to try hard? Should they be expected to?
I'm thinking of it from a management perspective, and I can't figure out what manager thinks this is a good idea.
That is some funny stuff. Rise up and make a big deal out of this since you are a "vendor". Just keep in mind there is another "vendor" waiting to take your place for a dollar less. And don't think the carrier will replace you at the earliest opportunity if they need to. Just look at what happened at UA with Air wis, ACA and Mesa.
If you don't like the terms of being a vendor then you need to be part of the corporation. To do that you have to assure that the RJ flying is mainline flying. Support scope and Stop the seesaw battle of regional carriers over who will do it for less. Just look at the replies from the Colgan and Commutair folks here. Their company was happy enough to sign agreements with less benefits than XJT. You are being taken down by your fellow regional pilots and companies. The mainline carrier is just lowering the bar as the carriers limbo under.
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