SkyWest ALPA
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Maybe they're re-organizing? LoL
Haven't seen you around these parts in ages...! |
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Salt Lake City . . .
I truly hope the "I got mine . . . too bad for the rest of you" mentality in SLC changes.
I have more than a feeling that with Delta today announcing a 10% reduction in international capacity for the last four months of 2009 SLC will begin to feel more of the pinch like some of the other domiciles are already feeling. Seniority has its privileges but not being a team player when economic times are tough is absolutely without excuse. I only hope St. George continues to take a compassionate approach to those FO's and CA's at the bottom of their respective seniority lists. |
Hate to say it, but I don't think ALPA will help you out here....we're back to 85-90 hr lines and 10+ min reserve days this month after furloughing 80. The same people you are frustrated with there are just as much an influence in ALPA.
Not trying to discourage ALPA, just don't think it will help on this issue in this climate. |
I hear ya man...and I don't mind so much the reduction in block hours, but efficiency has gone through the floor. I'm working another four days a month for fifteen fewer hours of pay...how are the lines in your neck of the woods?
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The attitude that was mentioned above regarding SkyWest was right on. It is disgusting that guys have that attitude and is the major reason why a union will never work there; no unity.
On the SAPA forums, I mentioned seeing who would allow PBS to build them a line down to 65 hours. Guys probably had a heart attacks thinking that this may happen. My thought was that if enough guys VOLUNTEERED to allow PBS to build them a 65 hour we could keep people on property. Not everyone would have to sacrifice their 75 guarantee, only the ones willing to. I thought I was going to get shot the way guys acted on there. Anyways, I guess the VLA is out and we'll see how that goes. |
65 hours . . .
While economically it might be a little uncomfortable, I personally would vote IN FAVOR of reducing PBS line awards to 65 hours if that meant keeping pilots working.
If we as pilots will not help each other out when times get tough, then certainly no one will. The content of a pilots character reveals itself when time are tough, not when times are good. I feel very fortunate to fly for Skywest right now. With our new Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLA) policy I strongly feel that our management in St. George is standing by our pilots. Personally, I never really doubted that our management would make a choice that costs the company more money but substantially helps out those who take a VLA. The day Jerry Atkins (our CEO) leaves Skywest, is the day Skywest is no longer the best regional flying. (In my opinion) |
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