Originally Posted by
iarapilot
The $$ will be taken out one way or the other by the Company scheduling folks. Years ago we went from 7hr/day to 6hr/day and was told it was not a big deal. Then we have 4a2b still in the line up. They will make it a break even for them. You can count on it.
Point taken, you are right. The Company will ALWAYS seek ways to neutralize the total cost effect, but the money in your pocket is indisputable. We will all receive more money on an annual basis. They cant "wash" that away. Whether the total cost increase in pay is offset by FDA savings, fuel sense etc. or not on the Company ledger, the raise/lump sum will actually show up in your W2. Not a huge amount, barely a COLA but more than zero.
As others have said, retro is not guaranteed and don't think in a new CBA it is not part of the total package, it is. Meaning, we have to "buy" it back. At least that is what our ALPA Nat'l Professional Negotiator says in his video, and I tend to believe him as it makes sense to me.