I like quotes- this one is taken from the latest comms from FAAA-
Further, a lump‐sum payment to all full time cabin crew employees, representing $3.5–4 million in the current economic climate appears contradictory when cost savings are repeatedly mentioned by management as the main objective of reaching an agreement directly with crew.
If cost savings are desired then why is the company so insistant that this "sign on" payment get paid to those who will be resigning to go to V? or back to the VAA exchange. Hardly a sign on paym. now - and it's all timed a little too perfect don't you think?
I understand V transfers, VAA ex's and Mat leave folk will vote yes to receive the golden handshake, leaving rest of us to work under the new eba, but it's a real shame they were put in the position in the first place.
Any lump sum payment should be backpay on salary increases.