Originally Posted by
MPPCAG
KA have a one year pay deal which gave us a third year of zero pay rise but which retained our current leave scheme and rostering practices. In terms of pay, this deal expires March 31st next year but our rostering practices was re-signed for 2 years. If the company tamper with our leave scheme (not sure what COS 18 contains in terms of leave) I think they can expect a rather large exodus of pilots to begin.
Changing our leave scheme will be the straw that breaks the camel's back for KA. At that point there won't be any point in staying. Most Expat B pilots are now here by choice, they don't HAVE to be here anymore and many (mainly Australians) already commute, so the company's next move is going to be interesting.
Your current rostering practices are being superceeded by CMP. CX/KA have already stated the current leave schemes are changing. In CX this has been promised for the last 5 years, so I wouldn't panic over that. Your pay deal expires next March. I would suggest you start tabling meetings now. The CX pay negotiations have been going on for over 2 years without a result and you guys in KA can expect the same treatment next time round. No agreement suits the company down to the ground and you now know their bottom line is COS18. Good luck.