Hiflier, speedbir because it wasn't "medical benefits" that got reinstated, it was a benefit that was never given in the first place, and that all crew knew when joining was not paid. Ditto with the live out not being given at that time. It was no secret allowances stopped if crew took unpaid leave for pregnancy.
Unlike the company reducing the overall medical coverage and bringing in the 30% co-pay which was a reduction in established conditions. As I said it's good they achieved a result but I'd rather have seen a win that covered everyone (like putting medical coverage back to where it was) and getting rid of the new co-pat which is still quite expensive for the average crew.
My worry is the management will concede this one, to quell the fuss then stall on everything else as they always have. And the crew go on getting hammered with high hour rosters and high medical costs.
Hopefully there's more wins to come, and they benefit everyone, not just some.
Last edited by givemewings; 8th Feb 2018 at 07:42.