I would just like to take this opportunity on behalf of all the weak and spineless FR pilots to say sorry to the rest of the industry (unbelievably those who did vote for it seem to think they have got a fair deal!!!!). This awful deal has set a new low point towards the degredation of T&C's within the industry.
I didn't even consider voting for this deal, not even for a second. It takes us below the level of the last deal (circa 2000), and most importantly has no independent system of arbitration or dispute resolution. On top of that there is no mention whatsoever of basic salaries, so expect the £30k Captain to be on its way soon (and no doubt complaining on here about it too
).
We can only hope that union recognition at FR will be on its way in the new year, but I'm not holding my breath!
Apologies out of the way, I would like to wish everybody at Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
