Airline Pilot Central Forums - Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?

Everybody remember those comparisons of our pay to that of TSA passenger screening officers. Of course, those were all valid and still are, but....

looking at Drudge's lead picture today had me thinking you couldn't pay me enough to do that job!! Yikes!

And there is your random thought for the day. Somehow I'm just that little bit more grateful for my job (having not been subjected to the junk screen yet).

One Taco

11-18-2010 10:42 AM

oh, and this.......

Delta Fleet Workers Reject Union - TheStreet

sinca3

11-18-2010 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by one taco (Post 903326)

oh, and this.......

delta fleet workers reject union - thestreet

......+1......

tsquare

11-18-2010 11:10 AM

Stock's up .55... amazing. We got any more union votes coming up?

Doug Masters

11-18-2010 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sailingfun (Post 903210)

The flight attendants have a first come first serve system. We could easily have that as I don't think the company cares. The current system was designed to respect seniority more then a first come first serve. Some flight attendants live all day long on their computers trying to swap. With the system we have you only need log on a couple times a day for a minute or two to see what is available. Makes life easier and I prefer it to what the flight attendants have. If your a junior pilot in category you might prefer a first come first served system but I don't think the majority would.

Then why do we allow 23k to throw seniority out the window? If I can hold a trip that checks out early in the day, why does a reroute check out at midnight?

NuGuy

11-18-2010 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 903343)

Stock's up .55... amazing. We got any more union votes coming up?

Heyas T,

I think there is one more. Anyone know if the above was for above wing or below wing?

Sounds like the AFA is going to press-to-test.

Nu

tsquare

11-18-2010 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 903345)

Heyas T,

I think there is one more. Anyone know if the above was for above wing or below wing?

Sounds like the AFA is going to press-to-test.

Nu

Of course they (AFA) will... they are desperate now. They lost DAL and are about to lose the Airtran FAs... I heard that UAL will go with the CAL union... AFA won't exist in a year probably. It sounds like this was for the under wing group.

tsquare

11-18-2010 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Masters (Post 903344)

Then why do we allow 23k to throw seniority out the window?

Because the company would go right back into bankruptcy if we didn't.

Timbo

11-18-2010 11:24 AM

The IAM has two additional unionization efforts underway at Delta. On Nov. 22, votes will be tabulated for about 700 maintenance "stock and stores" employees. On Dec. 7, votes will be tabulated for about 16,000 passenger service agents.
In a memo to employees, Gil West, Delta senior vice president for airport customer service, said the carrier is "ready to begin the process of aligning pay, benefits and work rules, and producing a single seniority list," but must wait to see if the IAM files a complaint about the election procedure with the National Mediation Board.
Following the announcement of the results, Delta shares were up nearly 4%, leading the airline sector. Shares were trading at $13.73, up 52 cents.

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Clipped from the above link.

nwaf16dude

11-18-2010 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NuGuy (Post 903345)

Heyas T,

I think there is one more. Anyone know if the above was for above wing or below wing?

Sounds like the AFA is going to press-to-test.

Nu

This was the ramp guys. CSA vote ends December 7th.

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