Next Merger?
05-03-2017 | 08:28 PM
#51
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I don't see how this MOU could enhance our quality of life when its only function is to limit our ability to trade trips.
The intent of this MOU was to free up trip trading since in the past, emaestro/crew scheduling would deny a great majority of trade requests in the name of "lack of reserve coverage". It worked for a little while, that is, until Crew Access (aka Crew NoAccess) came along. The company and the author of Crew NoAccess programed this sodomizer to deny any and all trades that do not meet the MOU criteria. So in essence, the company took this MOU which was designed to enhance our QOL and turned it into yet another anti-pilot weapon of destruction. I'm not against PBS but could you imagine what this company will do if we hand them the keys to PBS or any other scheduling venue?
05-03-2017 | 08:54 PM
#53
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Re-read my post. You must've not been on the property when this MOU was signed. As I've said, this MOU was originally created to allow more trades as crew scheduling/emaestro was denying trip trades solely based on lack of reserve coverage. Believe it or not, it was an improvement at the time. With Crew NoAcces, the company is using it in their advantage and misapplying the MOU to deny trip trades. Capiche?
05-03-2017 | 09:04 PM
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Ya know, this place used to be a pretty good career all before Kasher. 9/11, Kasher and most notably, company's unquenchable greed put our careers in a death spiral. I've learned to detach myself from this place. The company made it clear - I'm not Alaska! We are all just cogs in the wheel and I have learned to accept that. No corporation is perfect but this place gets exponentially dysfunctional day by day. Even in the jungle, life goes on.
05-03-2017 | 10:10 PM
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Actually that does help me understand. Thanks for taking the time to explain it again.
i imagine if we give the notice and get rid of this MOU then we would be back to not being able to trade at all due to "inadequate reserve coverage". So while it is annoying to not be able to trade for a trip more than 4 hours out, at least we are able to trade for a trip within 4 hours. Makes sense.
i imagine if we give the notice and get rid of this MOU then we would be back to not being able to trade at all due to "inadequate reserve coverage". So while it is annoying to not be able to trade for a trip more than 4 hours out, at least we are able to trade for a trip within 4 hours. Makes sense.
Re-read my post. You must've not been on the property when this MOU was signed. As I've said, this MOU was originally created to allow more trades as crew scheduling/emaestro was denying trip trades solely based on lack of reserve coverage. Believe it or not, it was an improvement at the time. With Crew NoAcces, the company is using it in their advantage and misapplying the MOU to deny trip trades. Capiche?
05-04-2017 | 08:53 PM
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I believe the union knew what they were getting into with Kasher and they still went for it. Of course, none of us on here can neither confirm nor deny this as factual info. Ego and emotions got the best of the MEC/NC.
You're right, the arbitrators will consider many factors but I for one will not be voting for anything less than industry leading in all three areas. None of us should accept anything less. This pilot group is entitled and deserves the best. It is long overdue. After all, we are the #1 airline in the U.S. by every standard including profit margin. I'm onboard. Are you?
You're right, the arbitrators will consider many factors but I for one will not be voting for anything less than industry leading in all three areas. None of us should accept anything less. This pilot group is entitled and deserves the best. It is long overdue. After all, we are the #1 airline in the U.S. by every standard including profit margin. I'm onboard. Are you?
It's garbage, and in this negotiating environment...management is gonna get nailed to the f*cking wall.
~ Stampzilla
05-05-2017 | 10:53 AM
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You're right, the arbitrators will consider many factors but I for one will not be voting for anything less than industry leading in all three areas. None of us should accept anything less. This pilot group is entitled and deserves the best. It is long overdue. After all, we are the #1 airline in the U.S. by every standard including profit margin.
And yet, the crews are able to compartmentalize all the Company stuff and deliver outstanding service. I guess they think all the J.D. Power awards come from Puzzle Palace service.
05-06-2017 | 06:41 AM
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Exactly right.
Again, exactly right. Its about time Alaska pilots and F/As start getting what they deserve. It always amazes me that the Anglers are willing to shortchange, devalue and P.O. the people they lock their customers in to aluminum tubes for 1 to 6 hours.
And yet, the crews are able to compartmentalize all the Company stuff and deliver outstanding service. I guess they think all the J.D. Power awards come from Puzzle Palace service.
Again, exactly right. Its about time Alaska pilots and F/As start getting what they deserve. It always amazes me that the Anglers are willing to shortchange, devalue and P.O. the people they lock their customers in to aluminum tubes for 1 to 6 hours.
And yet, the crews are able to compartmentalize all the Company stuff and deliver outstanding service. I guess they think all the J.D. Power awards come from Puzzle Palace service.
05-06-2017 | 06:44 AM
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I keep telling my wife that being an airline pilot by definition is a white collar job, but it feels like a blue collar job, and it's because of crap like this.
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