So nice of my Union to write to me today informing me that I have conceded nothing, not a "dollar". Who wrote this nonsense, the DFO?
The GC might be new, but they shouid know every Captain conceded 8% of their salary last year. The company has a stated aim of saving 10%. Couple the 13th month with the savings from every ARAPA receiver leaving and being replaced by a person locked on meagre, fixed HKPA, the company don't need any more concessions, they have achieved their 10%. All with my Union's (silent) blessing it would seem.
But it's not all bad news, they want me to vote on the DFO's peace proposal including a zero % payrise. Don't bother GC, I think Il'll vote myself a 1.25% pay rise long before the DFO officially starts to run the HKAOA.
Silly me, I thought the new GC would make a difference. Lots of brave words in their manifestos, but at the first challenge they have p!ssed their pants.