So, now the Union leader (Wannabe Chief Pilot) has accepted the company's offer of 11%, which includes your longevity..... Amazing! I wonder what he used to "negotiate" with them to accept their offer?
On the other hand, he being one of the few senior captains in the company will gain an extra -+ R4000 per month, not to be laughed at on their level, or any one els's. However, the lower you go down the more difficult it becomes to even see a theoretical difference, never mind up-keep difference! It suits the company to pay the few long term captains more. A small sacrifice for the company huh? They've got the right man in the union now. He'll accept ANYTHING they present to the union, he's got his sights set on higher positions in the company!
Wait till you see what the working/hours/conditions document shows which he will sign to accept too
. You will not be consulted with the full picture........Remember, he's only concerned to appease the company. They will work you within what the countries law dictates, only because the law IS there,(and it is not very lenient) otherwise.........
Anything more restrictive than the law allows, is profits gone for the big boys.............would you pay pilots more??? Why? They fly for the love of it. The money and working conditions are for the company. If you don't like it, leave!
JVJ's philosophy to the pilots: "We can discuss anything. But what I say goes"! To paraphrase someone else in SA, "Finish an klaar"!
Your "Stepping stone" company's stone is now almost totally submerged. Soon it will be a pointed rock that just hurts you as you step on it. Getting there fast!