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Originally Posted by SailorJerry
(Post 1195006)
Has anyone asked Alfa yet why he and his constructive engagement didn't find it appropriate to ensure that Delta Jets are flown by Delta pilots? He keeps hinging everything on the smoke and mirrors of compound interest and pay issues which are ok. They're a 50.01% pass. But yet no one can come clean and explain to me why the most qualified pilots in the Delta system were passed over for a fleet of 70 aircraft (because you know GD well the 717s are growth-neutral).
Explain. Someone. Please. |
Originally Posted by Elvis90
(Post 1198337)
<<<<<<+1>>>>>>> They can make it so and avoid the embarrassment.
That would be a very interesting situation. |
Originally Posted by acl65pilot
(Post 1198334)
You reminded me. Did anyone find the commuting policy in the TA? Is it now contractual?
No change to the commuting policy in the PWA that has been in there since the merger. |
Per Diem
I know it's a small item buried in the TA, but details do matter. Most legacy fall in the 2.00 range. SWA was 2.15.
Proposed Per Diem: 2.10/2.20 dom 2.60/2.70 intl. Current Per Diem at FDX Per Diem : $2.15/hr (dom) $2.95/hr (int'l) Current Per Diem at UPS Per Diem : $2.40/hr (dom) $3.05/hr (int'l)* $3.55/hr (Pac Rim)* $4.05/hr (Europe)* *revised each January using formula (figures shown for 2012) These new per diem rates are less than we received in 2000. But, I can't find those exact numbers. Last time I looked, the cost of living had increased around the world. This is an item that should have been addressed and a better result should have be achieved. I bet RA doesn't have to eat ramen noodles when he travels. One of many shortfalls in the proposed TA |
Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
(Post 1198186)
Seriously folks, ax yourself this question: If the company's intention was to give us a take it or leave it TA, then try to jam the bat up our a$$ by making each one worse if we say NO, why wouldn't they have waited to do that until 36 months from now? You'd get to show those idiot pilots who the real boss is, and save on any pay raises for 3 more years. Why would they do this?
The answer is so obvious. THEY can't wait 36 months. Now that we know from slowplay that the opportunity was for them to get out of our CURRENT contract so they can do something about the 50 seat RJ situation that is killilng them, who has the NEED to do this as quickly as possible? Thus who has the leverage? Please read the DTW LEC Chariman's letter where he clearly states that the timelines and deadlines were clearly artificial and set by the company. It all adds up to NEEDS for the company and LEVERAGE for us. I absolutely promise that if you vote YES on this, you'll feel like a Bernie Madoff victim in short order. Take it from an old fart, I've seen this movie before. Carl |
Originally Posted by alfaromeo
(Post 1198250)
The hard part is finding a path to vote no and then up with more scratch in your pocket. The negotiating committee worked their tails off and used an expanded team of professionals. They didn't just decide one day to quit negotiating and send out the results. This was a careful process that was carefully executed. If you vote no, then you better have a plan that gets us more money.
Really man, you're not seriously saying that the MEC has no plan in the event the members utilize their rights to vote this down, are you?
Originally Posted by alfaromeo
(Post 1198250)
Hope is not a strategy. Wishing is not a strategy. Anger is not a strategy.
Carl |
Why The Delay
Defined Contribution increased by 1% on 1/1/14
Results in 13% DC + 2% DPSP (401k) = 15% total Let's not even discuss the 1% increase. But, why the delay. Why not on 1/1/13? Why not 7/1/12? Why the delay? Why not at date of ratification. No good reason that I can understand. |
Originally Posted by bigbusdriver
(Post 1198316)
SLC briefing said the DPA question is an issue. NMB lady said if there is a representational issue on the property they will put us on ice until it's finished. Worst case we go to mediation and have a vote open at the same time. Some guy in the back of the lounge said we should vote it in, take the money and then vote for representation in time for the openers in early 2015 as it would take two years to sort that battle out assuming the same timeline as IFS. The Pit and The Pendulum...
Carl |
Not Really Correct
New sick leave system that increases yearly sick credit and deletes the 75% pay provision and the Sick Leave Monitoring Program --NNP
While there are some improvements the Sick Leave Monitoring Program has been replaced with new verification program. |
Disability benefits improved -- NNP
This correct. There are some improvements. But, if you suffer from a mental illness, you are still a second class citizen. Think about it, if you suffer early onset Alzheimer's you are SOL. It can't be diagnosed until after death. It manefests itself as mental illness. We didn't take care of the weakest amongst us. |
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