Well it will be up to the pilots in the end obviously, however it's not off to a good start. One of the Rep groups are kicking own goals. Firstly, saying they won't negotiate with the other pilot rep group in the room. (company are high 5-ing on that one.)
Now proposing Pay rates to the company that are not nearly enough. Line Captain - yr 1 278k, Yr2-287K, yr3-295 // Fo 181K/186k/192K. Seem to be happy to increase the OT trigger to 69. and seem to be open to reducing our days off to 11/12.
Seriously?
After both mobs endorsing the S*&% sandwich of the last agreement (Take a 20% pay cut - in exchange for all the lifestyle benefits of a real CMS roster swap/bidding/dump system) like nearly all other airlines have had for 30 years, which they (not) surprisingly reneged on and didn't deliver.... OH hang on, it wasn't legally binding in the EBA we endorsed anyway, expect for the pay cut part), this seems to be a face saving rush to stay relevant with the company and its members hoping the last EBA debacle is "forgotten".
Couple of tips to both unions : the pilots want 2023 conditions, not 2018
The pilots want an increase in all conditions, not some cost neutral agreement.( i.e - You have to give up days off for more money........ arrrrr NO.! You have to increase the OT trigger for a higher base,......Arrrrrr NO.)
Lifestyle / work balance is terrible atm hence why so many are leaving.
Work with the other union! as its in your members interest. Maybe call AIPA and get a copy of their SH Log of claims. Get hard binding standards for all things, like accomodation. (lowest standards in 20 years atm) Stop appeasing the company with sub par agreements that are non binding.
Certain people need to remember they work for the members.The members don't work for you.
- and yes I have told that directly to the Reps as well.
Stand together!