Originally Posted by
gojo
Alright Mr. negative, I think people deserve a better representation of this contract, other than just saying it's crappy. I understand there are s few places where we went backwords a little, but there is a lot of good in it also. From what I see, it is by far, a lot better than the current contract of 99 You sir spout off with only negative comments and a lot of assumptions. You must be a real joy to be around
In talking with a friend of mine over at Pinnacle that is pretty in tune with these things.... the new contract contains such items as:
> Reserves going back on reserve after finishing an assignment
> Out of base reserve
> 3x Increase in health insurance costs
> Less sick time accrual
> Seniority awarded training, reserve periods, trip trades (bad if you're on the bottom half of the list)
> No major protections or changes to sick policy
> No major protections or changes to hotels
Completely negligible "increases" that are still subpar including...
> Minuscule 401k increases for bottom half of pilot group
> Minuscule increase in reserve callout time
> 11 days off actually being 10, with "compensatory days" to make up for it - that you can't even use
> Negotiated new corrected DoH not changing your pay, vacation, etc
> Minuscule gains in duty/rest limits
Lots of other sections that are do nothing, laughable, and/or full of holes. I'll try to get more info later. If any of these quoted details are wrong, please let me know, I'll gladly accept my error. I started looking into it to see how good you guys did, since everyone was so happy. It may be better than the old agreement but it is by no means something to be proud of. Your junior guys are getting one bad deal.
Have fun with your higher pay rates, you still won't be home or have the energy to do anything with your money.