There is no real point to a rotating bidding system with this new development. Top bid versus bottom will be basically insignificant, with the exception of specific pairing requests. Good luck trying to commute...
This will force a mix of some long, medium haul and short turns. A balance from a management point of view, but it's really regulating the whole premise of the rotating seniority, which, by in large most people were very content. It's just a way to increase productivity and control; period. Planning is way behind the power curve, again....
Isn't the disparity and difference of work and days off all part of the rotating bidding system? Work more during low bid months and work less during high bids months. This is acknowledged but increased productivity is the name of the management game. The heck with morale...
And finally, what's the problem of working 85-95 hours a month regardless of the amount of days off ? So we'll only intervene in 3 of the 5 bid months....gee thanks.
