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07-15-2011, 06:16 AM
#101
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Posts: 110
Originally Posted by Oskeewowow
You're right, its not for everyone. If you despise fair work rules, decent pay, respectful management, an iron clad CBA, then come on down & join the RAH circus!!!!
Make it work? You mean 37/hr for the foreseeable future?
In the heat of our last contract battle, the bottom ~ 5% were sacrificed as furlough bait by the company. They lost significant longevity. Don't think for a second that the company wouldn't do it again.
Why in the world would you come here when Eagle, Skywest, "Sure-jet", PSA, Air Whisky, & Pinnacle are all hiring? You guys are either ill-informed or sadists. Take off the rose colored glasses, forget about the quick upgrade, and realize that RAH is a crappy place to work with a very questionable future.
Make it work? You mean 37/hr for the foreseeable future?
In the heat of our last contract battle, the bottom ~ 5% were sacrificed as furlough bait by the company. They lost significant longevity. Don't think for a second that the company wouldn't do it again.
Why in the world would you come here when Eagle, Skywest, "Sure-jet", PSA, Air Whisky, & Pinnacle are all hiring? You guys are either ill-informed or sadists. Take off the rose colored glasses, forget about the quick upgrade, and realize that RAH is a crappy place to work with a very questionable future.
Of course management has been dragging out negotiations and dragging out the poor pay for as long as possible. It makes their numbers look just a tad bit better. But SOON they are going to have to pay and I fully expect some pretty respectable wages and work rules. It can actually return to a pretty decent place to work, but we have to make that happen through our union.
Realistically, getting on at Republic right now might not be a bad move. The company was stagnant for 3+ years. Guys were stuck on reserve for 3 years. The company actually has attrition now so we're seeing movement forward. If the flood gates open at the Majors, we could see rapid upgrade here. There is going to be a 3 year gap in our seniority among junior FO's. If I was a CFI, I would take the chance on Republic, never know what could happen.
07-15-2011, 09:30 AM
#102
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Joined APC: Mar 2010
Position: EMB-145 CA
Posts: 456
Originally Posted by Airdale
We all feel the same way bro, but you have to understand the situation and keep your head up. True, we've been without a contract for awhile, but we are in mediation right now over 4 important sections of the CBA (including compensation and scheduling).
Of course management has been dragging out negotiations and dragging out the poor pay for as long as possible. It makes their numbers look just a tad bit better. But SOON they are going to have to pay and I fully expect some pretty respectable wages and work rules. It can actually return to a pretty decent place to work, but we have to make that happen through our union.
Realistically, getting on at Republic right now might not be a bad move. The company was stagnant for 3+ years. Guys were stuck on reserve for 3 years. The company actually has attrition now so we're seeing movement forward. If the flood gates open at the Majors, we could see rapid upgrade here. There is going to be a 3 year gap in our seniority among junior FO's. If I was a CFI, I would take the chance on Republic, never know what could happen.
Of course management has been dragging out negotiations and dragging out the poor pay for as long as possible. It makes their numbers look just a tad bit better. But SOON they are going to have to pay and I fully expect some pretty respectable wages and work rules. It can actually return to a pretty decent place to work, but we have to make that happen through our union.
Realistically, getting on at Republic right now might not be a bad move. The company was stagnant for 3+ years. Guys were stuck on reserve for 3 years. The company actually has attrition now so we're seeing movement forward. If the flood gates open at the Majors, we could see rapid upgrade here. There is going to be a 3 year gap in our seniority among junior FO's. If I was a CFI, I would take the chance on Republic, never know what could happen.
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