Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
09-05-2014 | 02:35 PM
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Never mind, we weren't asked about it the last time.
09-05-2014 | 02:38 PM
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09-05-2014 | 02:41 PM
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Because some pilots have expressed a interest in flying them and their reps have asked. Should they be ignored? That is why you have a survey! If a majority of the pilots don't want them you move on and have it documented.
09-05-2014 | 02:49 PM
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It's all about unity and how the company views pilot sympathies. If only 30% of the pilots bother to fill out the survey the company is going to assume the pilots are satisfied with the status quo. Just as we have to put together a negotiating position management also must go through the same exercise. The degree of pilot unification and activity in the union they see will influence their budget for a new contract.
09-05-2014 | 02:59 PM
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PBS Bid question.
If my category has projected 33 lines and 36 total pilots bidding will the system force flying on Junior people.
Example if in the top 15 more than 3 people want reserve will PBS build a line for everyone else? I would rather do reserve. Would I even have that option?
If my category has projected 33 lines and 36 total pilots bidding will the system force flying on Junior people.
Example if in the top 15 more than 3 people want reserve will PBS build a line for everyone else? I would rather do reserve. Would I even have that option?
09-05-2014 | 03:00 PM
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It's all about unity and how the company views pilot sympathies. If only 30% of the pilots bother to fill out the survey the company is going to assume the pilots are satisfied with the status quo. Just as we have to put together a negotiating position management also must go through the same exercise. The degree of pilot unification and activity in the union they see will influence their budget for a new contract.
09-05-2014 | 03:00 PM
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It's all about unity and how the company views pilot sympathies. If only 30% of the pilots bother to fill out the survey the company is going to assume the pilots are satisfied with the status quo. Just as we have to put together a negotiating position management also must go through the same exercise. The degree of pilot unification and activity in the union they see will influence their budget for a new contract.
This seems to be a no-brainer. People more or less content with the status-quo will be much less likely to fill out a survey.
I would hope all Pilots will fill out the survey. But guys, keep in mind a survey is just that - a survey. Even if everyone puts down that we want a 50% raise on day one that does not mean it will happen.
Devils Advocate time: Since the survey results are not released - why should DALPA release the participation percentage? The exact same logic used not release the survey results could also be used not to release participation numbers.
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09-05-2014 | 03:10 PM
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To take it a step further; if the participation rate is less than a number that shows unity, say 90% or more, revealing it could be seen as showing weakness. But that weakness could be buttressed by revealing what will very likely be a survey showing pilots demand a contract that reflects the value they feel they are providing to company's mission. To reveal the former in such a scenario and not the latter would be very disappointing, and hopefully prod survey participants to question why those in a position would make such a decision.
09-05-2014 | 03:31 PM
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Just say'n
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