RP 07
If RP 07 is voted down, imagine the consequences for the expansion plans...
We've all been told that the number of new B777 ER orders where placed looking at crewing numbers. This was re-inforced recently when the Company ordered one additional, stating that they had determined that they could indeed crew it.
Now imagine the pressure which would be placed upon the Company, after ordering these airframes, if the aircrew productivity was to suddenly drop with the re introduction of 5-4-3. Overnight, the Company would have aircraft arriving which could not be crewed. Great position for the pilot body to be in and a bad position for the Company to be in.
The Company would potentially be forced to re-negotiate and we, the pilot body, would enter those discussions from a position of strength. In addition, it would certainly place an interesting twist on retirement 60. Would they still be offering B scale and housing for 2 years or would they do the respectable thing (just like P.W. did for himself) and negotiate on current terms and conditions??
So, let's not JUST focus our attention on the DEFO vote (which will be voted down) but also discuss this very important issue of RP07. We have two excellent opportunities to force the Company to begin to negotiate properly and to do so from a position of strength. After all they're just playing their 'poker face', trying it on for size, to see if they can get something for nothing. Don't be fooled...