Stick to the facts, Please!
One of the main reasons I have always avoided anonymous forums such as Pprune or the AOA, is the continuous mindless ranting and drivel. My sole interest in COS 08 is due to the fact that given the circumstances, this is indeed a dismal proposal.
A few facts;
1. Pilots continue to accept reduced contracts saying that they will do your job for less money. A...B...ASL...DEFO. So if you were the employer, why would you up the ante. The sole reasons that they are extending pilots on A Scale salaries is a) they are already on that salary and
b) many are not accepting the reduced package and are choosing to go elsewhere. They need these pilots to facilitate expansion.
Have a peek inside the Headland. It is full of potential recruits willing to accept an even lesser package, just like many of you did in 93. And no, these pilots are no less capable. Many have come from the same squadrons as many of us. Don't overvalue yourself.
2. CX will only respond if pilots choose to leave. Most companies, airlines included, expect a turnover of staff at least 10%. For a pilot body of 2000 at CX, that is 200 pilots. A trickle of even 25 pilots is not even a concern.
Nick Rhodes doesn't care if you are upset about your contract when you go to work. What matters is that you are going to work. So again, if you are that upset, why are you still here. Or better yet, why did you join in the first place? See my first point.
3. In order for B scale salaries to rise, A scale salaries have to continue to rise. It is simple economics, but given the ranting, many of our colleagues cannot seem to grasp that. Force my salary down and yours is reduced in the long term.
4. CX uses the excuse, changing legislation in many jurisdictions, to justify 55+. Ironically, there is lots of other legislation that is just as important that they choose to ignore. Paternity leave and employment equity are just a couple of examples.
5. This is not about pay but crewing an expanding airline. They need the pax / ASL agreement to solve the freighter issues.
6. Yes, they may impose a pay rise, but they cannot facilitate contract changes without your agreement. And that is what they need!
7. No, don't even consider any kind of job action. I recall quite clearly our last action that caused the dismissal of many capable pilots. Ironically, some of my former air force colleagues were the most vocal and talked a great line. Yet, when the chips were down, they were the first to turn and run. They know who they are. Pilots say many things when they can be anonymous but are rather timid when they have to say their name.
8. Don't make a bold demand unless you are willing to follow through. Imagine sending CX a strongly worded letter, signed by many members, saying that they must up the ante or these pilots will quit. If CX says thank you for you resignation, what do you do now? Ask the AOA for help.
There it is ladies and gentlemen, the facts
To be honest, given some of the mindless drivel, poor spelling and grammar one might think we are overpaying some of our members.
Cheers!