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Old 01-13-2023 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BunkerF16
I think there is a lot of leverage, but it's not without limits. The leverage will be ALL of ours at that point, not just B6s. And it's not just $$. Most of my list affects QOL issues, not $.
There’s lots of leverage. They can’t operate a merged pilot group without a JCBA. And why are we talking about arbiters? Why do we need to make a case in arbitration? We could drag a contract out for 5 years just like management always does- as far as I’m aware, there’s no arbitration clause.

What you’re talking about is trading spirit work rules for money because money is industry standard and good work rules aren’t. That might work for your pilot group, but it has to get through ours too. Concessions are a non-starter.

You are looking at things purely from your lens. I agree that things like pay, retirement, pairing construction, etc need work. Expect substantial pushback if your master plan is to trade the good parts of spirits contract as your leverage to get it.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by baseball3792
There’s lots of leverage. They can’t operate a merged pilot group without a JCBA. And why are we talking about arbiters? Why do we need to make a case in arbitration? We could drag a contract out for 5 years just like management always does- as far as I’m aware, there’s no arbitration clause.

What you’re talking about is trading spirit work rules for money because money is industry standard and good work rules aren’t. That might work for your pilot group, but it has to get through ours too. Concessions are a non-starter.

You are looking at things purely from your lens. I agree that things like pay, retirement, pairing construction, etc need work. Expect substantial pushback if your master plan is to trade the good parts of spirits contract as your leverage to get it.
You're right....I used term arbiter when I should have used mediator. And I also agree, I am looking at it through a B6 lens. I understand how important DTZ is for some at Spirit. But I'm not so sure that benefit is the golden egg many there think it is. I've seen a lot of discussion from NK pilots stating that not everyone gets to enjoy that program nor want it so the fight to keep it may not have as much support among your pilot group as some may think it is.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by baseball3792
There’s lots of leverage. They can’t operate a merged pilot group without a JCBA. And why are we talking about arbiters? Why do we need to make a case in arbitration? We could drag a contract out for 5 years just like management always does- as far as I’m aware, there’s no arbitration clause.

What you’re talking about is trading spirit work rules for money because money is industry standard and good work rules aren’t. That might work for your pilot group, but it has to get through ours too. Concessions are a non-starter.

You are looking at things purely from your lens. I agree that things like pay, retirement, pairing construction, etc need work. Expect substantial pushback if your master plan is to trade the good parts of spirits contract as your leverage to get it.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 10:54 AM
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Keep in mind that roughly 70% of the NK pilot group can be scared and coerced into voting ye$$$, as observed by our last two TAs.

Drop to zero is no different
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Old 01-13-2023 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SSlow
Keep in mind that roughly 70% of the NK pilot group can be scared and coerced into voting ye$$$, as observed by our last two TAs.

Drop to zero is no different
I would argue it’s very different. In one scenario, a 27% pay raise with no concessions was offered. While it could have been better, nobody lost anything other than potential future leverage by voting yes.

In this scenario, we’re talking about taking away things that those “yes” voters like. That’s a lot different.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BKbigfish
Lot of chest pounding from the B6 boys about having unprecedented leverage in the JCBA, only then to turn around and immediately start talking about all of the NK work rules they’re going to sell for $$$. Good stuff.

Who cares if it’s not industry standard? Is the pension at FedEx industry standard? No. Are they going to give it up because it’s not industry standard? No. STD/LTD at Delta standard? Are they going to concede it? Again… No.

One question. Who flies on Christmas? Whoever that is, drop to zero isn't helping them, but they still get to work for extremely substandard pay.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by baseball3792
I would argue it’s very different. In one scenario, a 27% pay raise with no concessions was offered. While it could have been better, nobody lost anything other than potential future leverage by voting yes.

In this scenario, we’re talking about taking away things that those “yes” voters like. That’s a lot different.
Not really, they'll just dangle another carrot over our heads, preferable one that is most beneficial for the top end of our pilot group.

Remember line bidding? Oh wait, you've only worked here for like 3 hours.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MainlineFlyer
One question. Who flies on Christmas? Whoever that is, drop to zero isn't helping them, but they still get to work for extremely substandard pay.
I think the point you’re attempting to make is that DTZ only benefits a small percentage of pilots which is simply not true. I’ve explained it in more detail in previous posts but DTZ benefits all line holders by “priming” the DOT pump resulting in a large open time pot that is simply not attainable with a more restrictive drop system. Once again, the grid is what costs $$$. DTZ is simply a tool that maximizes the use of our grid system here at NK. Even if you rarely drop below guarantee (most including myself rarely finish the month below guarantee) this system benefits all line holders.
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Old 01-13-2023 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MainlineFlyer
One question. Who flies on Christmas? Whoever that is, drop to zero isn't helping them, but they still get to work for extremely substandard pay.
"Extremely" = a few % below yours. 75% of the grid green vs 0% yours. Please....
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Old 01-13-2023 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by symbian simian
"Extremely" = a few % below yours. 75% of the grid green vs 0% yours. Please....

0% green grid 🙄
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