Hi Ennie, in answer to your question what is worse than previous deal;
1. Have to go through full KLM selection procedure for acceptance (psyco tests, interview sim rides etc) instead of just a file check.
2. No seat protection for 3 years, demoted straight away in line with new (bottom) seniority.
3. If unsuccessful in selection you are still placed on the bottom of the list , demoted and restricted to KLC operations.
4. No assistance with 30% rule tax and seems unlikely that we will be get this due to changes in the tax system
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............that is indeed worse than the previous deal. Hope it improves for you guys and gals.
Maybe if KLM offered the VNV passover pay to eligible mailine seniority list members for the number of UK Captains requiring seat freezes, a practical (albeit economically costly) solution can be found to avoid demotions, etc.
Good luck with the negotiations