I've been to realsville, which is why I mention it. The oil companies ARE expecting it. It is just convincing 'The Management' to go to them and increase our rates. Of course we can't expect our company, or Scotia to coff up a 50% pay rise with the current negotiated rates. Therefore it is time to go back to the oil companies and inform them that the pilots need more to keep them happy and not leave, or cause disruption.
A perfect example was in rotor & wing recently. A suggested structured 41% rise for PHI. It is about time someone got of their butt and did the same in this country!
Our company can only work on their current rates. After the meeting last week, most agree that the rates NEED to be re negotiated.