November Vacation Buyback
10-02-2015, 09:27 PM
#13
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,196
Originally Posted by The Walrus
Every time there is a retirement announcement, I go to Hallmark and buy a Happy 65th Birthday card and a stamp.
10-02-2015, 09:36 PM
#15
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Joined APC: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,756
Originally Posted by Rock
Probably ought to throw in a pair of readers and a couple viagra tabs while you're at it. Although I guess it depends on the picture in the card.
10-03-2015, 05:26 AM
#17
trip trading freak
Joined APC: Oct 2010
Position: MD-11
Posts: 673
Originally Posted by Rock
I'm not near retirement, but I know.quite a few guys who have been waiting to retire to see what special treats they might get in a new contract. They are happy with this one and are voting yes so they can retire with a little extra pocket money. If this fails, they'll keep working until the next one or they have to retire, which ever comes first. I don't blame them. They are living well in their seniority. Well enough that waiting a couple years is pretty easy. Waiting 6? Not possible. But if this TA passes, they're gone. ....or so they say.
10-03-2015, 07:20 AM
#20
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Joined APC: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,756
Originally Posted by Pakagecheck
One thing is for sure, if it passes, they'll stay and say its because they have to work to offset the A plan not being fixed. If it fails, they will stay and say that they are waiting to see what the contract holds.
I'll bet you're right.
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