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My feeling is that if (and it's a big if,) the DL side turns this down, all RA has to do is offer the NW side LOA 19 too, just change some wording. Now, were both on the same payscale, (there's the parity,) but no JCBA until LOA 19 expires. The SLI would still be completed, just not implemented until a JCBA is ratified. It is an end around of the NO voters. It will not and cannot stop the SLI, but puts us all at a disadvantage against management til we can get a JCBA. It does however, sow the seeds for problems down the road.
What's driving the NO vote is fear of the unknown. Will the -9s and -200 whales be parked: Unknown. What are the crewing ramifications if it happens: Unknown. How much seniority will I lose?: Unknown.
Yes there are a few individuals who want to turn this down because they think that there is money still on the table and we can do better. Personally, I disagree with that logic. I haven't talked with one guy who is upset with the parity part though. The majority of the NO voters are driven by the SLI unkowns, just like the NW guys were driven by the unknowns concerning LOA 19 and the JCBA.
How will I vote? I voted yes on LOA 19, and am leaning towards a yes vote here. Do I have concerns about the SLI? Sure, who doesn't. I believe in our negotiators though, and have faith that they, along with their NW counterparts understand the importance and significance of what they are doing. We may all be required to endure a little pain in the short term, but if the end result is we are better off, I'll sit in the rigt seat a little while longer.
And if I do get furloughed, you bastages better take care of me!
good post! I agree also here is what i posted on FI about the same topic,Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob
Actually, there is a part of LOA 19 which prohibits the company from doing exactly that.My feeling is that if (and it's a big if,) the DL side turns this down, all RA has to do is offer the NW side LOA 19 too, just change some wording. Now, were both on the same payscale, (there's the parity,) but no JCBA until LOA 19 expires. The SLI would still be completed, just not implemented until a JCBA is ratified. It is an end around of the NO voters. It will not and cannot stop the SLI, but puts us all at a disadvantage against management til we can get a JCBA. It does however, sow the seeds for problems down the road.
What's driving the NO vote is fear of the unknown. Will the -9s and -200 whales be parked: Unknown. What are the crewing ramifications if it happens: Unknown. How much seniority will I lose?: Unknown.
Yes there are a few individuals who want to turn this down because they think that there is money still on the table and we can do better. Personally, I disagree with that logic. I haven't talked with one guy who is upset with the parity part though. The majority of the NO voters are driven by the SLI unkowns, just like the NW guys were driven by the unknowns concerning LOA 19 and the JCBA.
How will I vote? I voted yes on LOA 19, and am leaning towards a yes vote here. Do I have concerns about the SLI? Sure, who doesn't. I believe in our negotiators though, and have faith that they, along with their NW counterparts understand the importance and significance of what they are doing. We may all be required to endure a little pain in the short term, but if the end result is we are better off, I'll sit in the rigt seat a little while longer.
And if I do get furloughed, you bastages better take care of me!
RA likes the -9 and i just dont see the 61 remaining going away anytime soon, especially since RA is actively attempting to cut out a lot of 50 seaters. That Lift has to be done 1 way or the other and with our new scope language that should help keep flying at mainline. The 747-200s arent going anywhere as long as they are doing Military charters. The costs are all covered my the Govt with those flights. They are making money with them. If they were still doing pax service i would say sure they would be gone soon. Cargo ops are increasing slightly and they are passing the fuel costs on which is easier with cargo.
- We all want more money
- we all want stricter scope
- we all want a "fair" SLI
- we all want a strong viable company to work for.