Clarrie an eloquent post as usual.
Is it possible for someone to post the conditions that go along with the new type for NJS? At least then the facts could be discussed rather than idle gossip being perpetuated, culminating in blood letting!
Surely, if it is 'just' 1% less [of the gross pay per annum - my assumption = approx $90/month loss as distinct from $110k/year loss] it is sound and reasonable logic if it means maintaining employment and lets think outside of our own grid square here for a minute, it wouldn't have just been pilots down at the local soup kitchen - there would have been flow on unemployment in a myriad of other areas as well.
When it is said and done, what makes aviation different from any other industry in this country when it comes to viability? How many times have you heard where employees have done the right thing to ensure that their employer can maintain a presence within that sphere, thereby keeping their job even if it is with a reduced pay?
Good on you NJS staff for showing the strength of character to support your management to capture this deal.
I'll bet there was a lot of sleep lost by all concerned whilst this was going on ...