What's the Latest at ASA/Expressjet?
12-13-2013, 01:28 PM
#4791
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Joined APC: May 2013
Position: Underpaid gear operator and seat warmer
Posts: 79
Financial analysis of airlines. pretty good website.
Airline Financial Analysis - Audries Aircraft Analysis
They are padding their wallets, while ours get thinner
Airline Financial Analysis - Audries Aircraft Analysis
They are padding their wallets, while ours get thinner
12-14-2013, 04:35 PM
#4792
Banned
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Posts: 170
Originally Posted by SebastianDesoto
"Compass Road Shows Detail Contract Enhancements
The Compass Airlines MEC and Negotiating Committee have hit the road to detail the terms of their new six-year contract, holding a series of road shows in MSP, SLC, and DTW this week and next. At the shows, negotiators are explaining how they were able to bargain for significant gains in their contract language despite negotiating in a concessionary environment for regional carriers overall.
In addition to pay raises, the new contract includes increases above the industry average in vacation day pay and minimum-day credit. The agreement also preserves an industry-leading 401(k) vesting schedule and has numerous scheduling improvements, including advancements in minimum days off, better reserve rules, and an agreement to implement a long-call reserve system.
“We were able to accomplish all this in just over one year from the amendable date of our previous contract by using a mediation/arbitration process,” said CPZ MEC chairman Capt. Dan Schultz. “The Compass MEC would like to extend its gratitude for the dedicated effort put forth by our entire negotiating team.”
Because the final items of the CBA were determined by an arbitrator, the CPZ contract did not require ratification. It becomes amendable in 2020."
I do not see any reason for anyone to accept anything less than contract improvements at this point.
The Compass Airlines MEC and Negotiating Committee have hit the road to detail the terms of their new six-year contract, holding a series of road shows in MSP, SLC, and DTW this week and next. At the shows, negotiators are explaining how they were able to bargain for significant gains in their contract language despite negotiating in a concessionary environment for regional carriers overall.
In addition to pay raises, the new contract includes increases above the industry average in vacation day pay and minimum-day credit. The agreement also preserves an industry-leading 401(k) vesting schedule and has numerous scheduling improvements, including advancements in minimum days off, better reserve rules, and an agreement to implement a long-call reserve system.
“We were able to accomplish all this in just over one year from the amendable date of our previous contract by using a mediation/arbitration process,” said CPZ MEC chairman Capt. Dan Schultz. “The Compass MEC would like to extend its gratitude for the dedicated effort put forth by our entire negotiating team.”
Because the final items of the CBA were determined by an arbitrator, the CPZ contract did not require ratification. It becomes amendable in 2020."
I do not see any reason for anyone to accept anything less than contract improvements at this point.
12-14-2013, 08:26 PM
#4793
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2009
Position: 737 Left
Posts: 1,825
Originally Posted by Bartender
Do you realize that the Compass improvements are still less than what is in this TA?
12-16-2013, 03:00 PM
#4794
Not A Janitor
Joined APC: Aug 2008
Posts: 814
Mgmt conference call
This management conference call is an embarrassment. A large number of fellow pilots are depressingly pathetic. This thing is going to pass.
Thank you to all of the "yes" voters for taking food off my table. At least you tried in vain to "save" your $hitty airline. Us junior guys would have been better off furloughed than such a pay cut that we have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.
Thank you to all of the "yes" voters for taking food off my table. At least you tried in vain to "save" your $hitty airline. Us junior guys would have been better off furloughed than such a pay cut that we have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.
12-16-2013, 03:37 PM
#4795
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 71
Originally Posted by atrdriver
This management conference call is an embarrassment. A large number of fellow pilots are depressingly pathetic. This thing is going to pass.
Thank you to all of the "yes" voters for taking food off my table. At least you tried in vain to "save" your $hitty airline. Us junior guys would have been better off furloughed than such a pay cut that we have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.
Thank you to all of the "yes" voters for taking food off my table. At least you tried in vain to "save" your $hitty airline. Us junior guys would have been better off furloughed than such a pay cut that we have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.
12-16-2013, 05:01 PM
#4796
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,068
Originally Posted by Bartender
Do you realize that the Compass improvements are still less than what is in this TA?
12-17-2013, 06:54 AM
#4797
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 7ER B...whatever that means.
Posts: 3,966
Originally Posted by HVAA
Agreed. You have to be fool to vote YES for this TA. The conference call only confirms how feeble-minded pilots can be.
What I got most from the call is that basically management does not see this as a concessionary contract at all (It's industry leading! Just ask 'em!
) nor do they think it will have a major impact on our quality of life. Give me a break guys. To me, it seems like they want us to subsidize the cost of Part 117 with our wallets. No thanks.
12-17-2013, 05:28 PM
#4798
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2010
Posts: 259
Originally Posted by atrdriver
This management conference call is an embarrassment. A large number of fellow pilots are depressingly pathetic. This thing is going to pass.
paging Clifton...
Thank you to all of the "yes" voters for taking food off my table. At least you tried in vain to "save" your $hitty airline. Us junior guys would have been better off furloughed than such a pay cut that we have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.
paging Clifton...
Thank you to all of the "yes" voters for taking food off my table. At least you tried in vain to "save" your $hitty airline. Us junior guys would have been better off furloughed than such a pay cut that we have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.
12-18-2013, 05:44 AM
#4799
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Joined APC: Sep 2010
Position: DAL 73B
Posts: 31
Originally Posted by unit monster
I am still optimistic this TA will fail. I've talked to some solid no votes from the most surprising of people.
12-18-2013, 06:41 AM
#4800
2 days off
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Embraer Systems Analyst
Posts: 1,853
Originally Posted by Trip7
If you're stuck at a stagnant regional with no hope of upgrade, it's a very good idea to chase upgrade. Ask the ex Comair guys that came here and the ones that went to TSA.
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