Originally Posted by PeezDog

I was one of the first 80 furloughed from ASA back in FEB of 09. I believe the final furlough number was 136. Our contract states that our longevity dates will be adjusted to return us to our previous pay schedule. I realize that that is what our contract says, however I don't think its fair. I do not know if this is an industry standard thing or what, so someone maybe can fill me in there. So, the rest of the time I am here, along with everyone else who was furloughed, we will not be getting the hourly rate we deserve. I was hired in March of 08, not Sept. of 09, I and others should be getting be getting 4th year pay, not second. I realize the difference is only a few dollars an hour, but I don't think I need to tell you how much every little bit helps. And the principle of it that we are not getting paid what we deserve.

I have contacted our MEC and he was very happy to answer my question and responded to my email very quickly via a phone call. After a lengthy conversation, his response was that he agrees that its not fair and will bring it up in negotiations; but wither or not he can get it done is another is another story. He also encouraged me to contact my rep. Being that we are up for a new contract and have a very small chance (probably none in reality) of getting it back, I figured it might be worth a try.

I'm a realest and know that any chance of us getting our original longevity date back is probably zero. Also, that the majority of the pilot group is more of a concern for our MEC than a small minority. I also would never want this back if it means that the other majority of our group would have to suffer in some way because of it (and no one would vote yes for that anyway).

So, I know I have to accept that its just the way it is and live with it. But I wanted to put this out there and see what kind of responses I would get. Also, I want to encourage the other furloughees to contact our rep and tell him you want this changed. Its worth a shot, and if it doesn't happen (which it probably won't), then so be it. At least we tried.