I read JG's memo as setting up the policy so that the number of times you use it should be proportional to the number of times flights are cancelled, or you're not boarded, for reasons outside of your control. I also read it to mean that it shouldn't be abused by the few, because it could place the entire policy in jeopardy.

Then I realized he could have done everything he needed to accomplish by simply stating that "the policy is not a substitute for good planning, and is not expected to be used routinely..." and it would have been nice if he stopped at adding "but we hope you find this mutually benefficial change will lessen the stress of your commute".

I'm not a commuter, but I am a professional. I do expect to be given policy and procedures, as well as their limitations, and to be trusted to operate within the limitations. I don't want a speech tailored to the 1-2% among us, and I resent the not-so-subtle implication that the default setting is for pilots to abuse the system.

As far as labor relations, and the "recovery compact" stuff, this is an epic fail. I would like to see, at a minimum, some comment from the union indicating the tone is unsat. It would be interesting to see if we'd have the nerve to send this back, since it conflicts with our contract. It can be agreed to, minus the b.s., and included as a LOA.