Originally Posted by DEFCON4
The decision you make regarding the seniority based work environment will not only have an affect on your future but also that of others.
I agree in principle with DEFCON4's words but also want add another perspective to the argument. Both 'senior' and 'junior' crew need to strongly think about what they are willing to, or not to, change with the seniority based bidding system.
I am using absolutes in this description, but if 'junior' crew want to do away with the current system in its entirety, then DEFCON4 is right. What will be the effect on our future work environments?
'Junior' crews' frustrations stem from the stagnant recruitment environment, coupled with overseas basings and different airline groups negotiating for our traditional flying. These factors compromise their access to improved bidding outcomes.
For 'senior' crew not to recognise this and accept no changes, would only maintain the status quo in the short term, but ultimately weaken their chances of maintaining it in the long term as disatisfaction brewed.
We need to be respective of each set of wishes and concerns and work towards a conciliatory result. Hopefully this will allow us to control the agenda a little instead of being dictated to by QF.