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amcnd 10-06-2018 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by Check Complete (Post 2687030)
Absolute NO vote.

Why?

This entire package is postured to bringing people here at the true expense of those here longer than 6 or so years. First of all is the signing bonus of 40 Grand and the potential of the same person getting an additional 20 Grand reimbursement for their flight training. Every dollar given to people not even here has to come from somewhere, as a result your bonuses will be reduced. (another reason they will not hard fix the hourly scales) I seem to recall all the years where all they could spend was 1 percent, that's it! Now all of a sudden we are flush with cash but still will not spend it on those here, especially the ones with 15 or more years. Don't kid yourself, this package doesn't even keep up with the Cost Of Living projected increases.

So there's one NO reason.

The 87 hours for 130% garbage, this is entangled with so many hoops to get through it is amazing! And you know the company didn't see right through this to build lines with less hours. Remember this 87 hour value has to be in PBS, it's the only way you'll get it. You can't trade up or pick up and get it. And as soon as the lines start getting close to 87 hours they will just turn reserves into line holders and dilute the value to less. The company isn't stupid and now there will be less reserves if you want a day off (ha). If you are not aware how easily the company can manipulate and sway PBS, wake up. Ask the No. 1 in your domicile how they don't get what they bid for: Company Need, in this case lines with less than 87 hours.

Another NO.

Strategic planning. For the pilots, should we finally get our act together and unionize, the company could sit on this TA for years before they decided to talk. With this package, the company has all they need for at least 5 years, maybe 10. If we vote this down and then vote in a union the company will need to get a contract out quickly. Now we would have an opportunity to get industry leading pay scales AND livable work rules! The company didn't come back to the table early because of good will (those days are long gone), they came back because they had too. They have to have what the other airlines offer to new hires.

Why shouldn't those already here get the same thing? I understand it would quickly help some new FO's but think past today or even tomorrow, think 2 or 3 or 4 years from now.

Another big NO.

Now don't get me started on the Credit or better vs. Block or better garbage.

We deserve more, we deserve better.

More reason to go to a Major.... better benefits, travel, vac, sick, postive space passes, ect. Come to grips we work for a subcontractor... im still a yes. But im out of here anyway... for the reasons listed above. Not having to worry about who’s going to take who’s flying...and getting a schedule and life style that fits my family...

NightFlyer9 10-06-2018 11:09 AM

Two-year FO, solid “no” vote. I enjoy my job and love having the opportunity to work for this company but I’m tired of these low-ball games they are playing pretending to empathize and then sending out e-mails that are out of touch with reality and completely insulting to everyone’s intelligence. If you want the best regional labor force it’s going to cost money and you’re going to have to make large compromises. It’s not cheap but it is worth the cost.

amcnd 10-06-2018 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 2687122)
More reason to go to a Major.... better benefits, travel, vac, sick, postive space passes, ect. Come to grips we work for a subcontractor... im still a yes. But im out of here anyway... for the reasons listed above. Not having to worry about who’s going to take who’s flying...and getting a schedule and life style that fits my family...

Shows you the difference between a regional subcontractor and a Major.. lets get real. Only way to say “No” is to move on... thats the only thing that will get to SGU... when attrition is 100+ a month even after we vote yes for this TA..


https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fedex-pilot-shortage/ahead-of-holidays-fedex-leans-on-special-bonuses-to-keep-pilots-from-retiring-idUSKCN1ME0C8

Check Complete 10-06-2018 02:17 PM

Now you're quoting yourself, interesting....



Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 2687179)
Shows you the difference between a regional subcontractor and a Major.. lets get real. Only way to say “No” is to move on... thats the only thing that will get to SGU... when attrition is 100+ a month even after we vote yes for this TA..

The company doesn't care about attrition, they have come out and said it publicly. That is why this TA is like it is. It blatantly shows it doesn't care about the ones here the longest.

The company only cares about the new hires and the ones not even here, they have come out and said it publicly. That is why this TA is like it is. It blatantly shows it only cares about the ones not yet here.

They only care about those coming here not the ones leaving!
We got more the last time we voted no, why not this time?

rswitz 10-06-2018 07:44 PM


Originally Posted by Timmay (Post 2686285)
I had Jon Graff as a new-hire too.

Lol I flew Beechjets with that guy working at CFM. Told me the exact same story.

Paid2fly 10-06-2018 09:27 PM


Originally Posted by Check Complete (Post 2687030)
Absolute NO vote.

Why?

This entire package is postured to bringing people here at the true expense of those here longer than 6 or so years. First of all is the signing bonus of 40 Grand and the potential of the same person getting an additional 20 Grand reimbursement for their flight training. Every dollar given to people not even here has to come from somewhere, as a result your bonuses will be reduced. (another reason they will not hard fix the hourly scales) I seem to recall all the years where all they could spend was 1 percent, that's it! Now all of a sudden we are flush with cash but still will not spend it on those here, especially the ones with 15 or more years. Don't kid yourself, this package doesn't even keep up with the Cost Of Living projected increases.

So there's one NO reason.

The 87 hours for 130% garbage, this is entangled with so many hoops to get through it is amazing! And you know the company didn't see right through this to build lines with less hours. Remember this 87 hour value has to be in PBS, it's the only way you'll get it. You can't trade up or pick up and get it. And as soon as the lines start getting close to 87 hours they will just turn reserves into line holders and dilute the value to less. The company isn't stupid and now there will be less reserves if you want a day off (ha). If you are not aware how easily the company can manipulate and sway PBS, wake up. Ask the No. 1 in your domicile how they don't get what they bid for: Company Need, in this case lines with less than 87 hours.

Another NO.

Strategic planning. For the pilots, should we finally get our act together and unionize, the company could sit on this TA for years before they decided to talk. With this package, the company has all they need for at least 5 years, maybe 10. If we vote this down and then vote in a union the company will need to get a contract out quickly. Now we would have an opportunity to get industry leading pay scales AND livable work rules! The company didn't come back to the table early because of good will (those days are long gone), they came back because they had too. They have to have what the other airlines offer to new hires.

Why shouldn't those already here get the same thing? I understand it would quickly help some new FO's but think past today or even tomorrow, think 2 or 3 or 4 years from now.

Another big NO.

Now don't get me started on the Credit or better vs. Block or better garbage.

We deserve more, we deserve better.












Bravo, well stated!

jpso 10-11-2018 06:24 AM

Voting now open!

trip 10-11-2018 07:23 AM

Well the emails were certainly disappointing.

E6BAV8R 10-11-2018 08:12 AM


Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 2686027)
If you read what TT posted or what Sapa says. This isnt QOL. That’s negotiated separately. This is a “pay” proposal.. they fixed the major issues from last time. Im a yes.


Then yes. Lets get going on parking, hotels, ect...

I don't think you honestly believe that. When did INC agree to those QOL issues? It just so happened to be the exact time pay negotiations were coming up. The only reason they agreed to spend more money on the pilot group leading into the negotiations is to win the good faith of the pilots. It's the same reason they said "we were done negotiation for the time being" after the last vote was a No; when it was blatantly obvious they weren't. They need us a lot more than we need them. It's all a game of negotiation.

If this gets approved, they have 0 incentive to give anything more. And rightfully so, why would they? As long as new FO's are coming in the door, what incentive would they have to spend more money on us?

I do think the TA is a pretty good one, although I also want to see BOB. Better rates on User and Vacation time would also be good.

domino 10-11-2018 09:07 AM


Originally Posted by trip (Post 2689607)
Well the emails were certainly disappointing.

Vote yes. Recession imminent. Next package will be real concessions.


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