ATY. Instead of adhominem <sic>attacks...why don't you ATFQ?
In a little over a decade I can only think of one "deal" that has been re-presented at a lower level. More than happy to be proved wrong, but lets not run scared hey?
You speak of gains and improvements. From your post I get the feeling you have not been here that long i.e. not in the LHS or close to it. Are you happy to see your time to move seats blow out 3+ years for each step in return for a paltry rise?
build on that in future negotiations
- You really are new aren't you?
ps. the issue of 65, the A scale and DEFO will happen regardless,...so explain to me why I should turn down a pay rise being offered...?
If age 65 is legally forced in then the company has to continue paying bypass pay to ALL who are entitled INCLUDING those not yet on the payroll. How about looking out for others? Ever wondered what housing benefits S/O's used to get before the current deal? Perhaps those in the fold looked out for those yet to come?
Market forces will likely force them into paying A scale for extendees due to the other choices around.
Bear in mind this is bigger than just your pay packet right now and the alleged -3 to 11% par cut/rise.
At the time losing 5-4-3 was not a big deal to the 777 guys as it meant they could get better rosters, I wonder how they will feel about it when they start doing long-haul?
All I am is asking is don't vote because you are scared of what someone told you the company might do. Vote for your future.