H721, I think it is shortsighted of mechanics/engineers/technicians/whatever to work on another airline’s aircraft for less than what that airline is paying for the labor in house. Yes you have a job today, but at what price? If you work on a Northwest airplane, why don’t you get paid Northwest wages? Is your work worth less than a Northwest mechanic’s work? It shouldn’t be. Are you being paid less for your labor than UK or US maintenance worker? Why?
If you do the same work, you should get the same pay. If needed, vote with your feet. With this contract we hope to lead the industry. Join us.