Beacon Outbound,
Whilst I agree that B scalers need a pay rise, do not forget that a large majority of the A scalers are having to deal with a 30% pay cut, whilst the B scalers achieved a small pay rise at the same time. Do not think that the AOA is only for that group, they are fighting as best they know how. But in order to achieve anything that need every member on side 100%.
What really annoys me is that these original extendees [pathetic individuals that they are] who undermined the entire crew body, now reap the rewards of all the hard work from the AOA and the rest of all of us, I'm afraid that it really sticks in my throat, and is very hard to swallow! We may have achieved a victory on that point, but is it going to fix the rosters ? Improve your working conditions, make your life better in any way. I don't think so.
Mike Hardy a very good DFO once stated that he was worried about a WOE campaign for the following reason. He would always be certain about the start date, but would never be certain when and if it would ever end. Personally I think that the time for action is getting closer every day. I don't trust this management in any shape or form, they keep us talking to delay taking any action. It has worked for years so why not continue with a tried and trusted formula.
How can they improve the rosters? Even if they really wanted to, which they don't! There are insufficient crews to achieve the task, there are aircraft arriving throughout next year. The only way to make this management and board sit up and take notice is to inflict a deep and very painful wound.
What comes after Christmas , Chinese New Year? every flight is full so imagine the chaos if we were to institute a rolling sick out during that period.
Do not lose hope, do not become fragmented, things will improve but you will have to fight for it first. ARE YOU COMMITTED ENOUGH ? DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE?