There was a text message sent out to most Pilot's, the original source is unknown. It went something on the lines of 737 Pilot's having to take 10 weeks un-paid leave over Winter but 80% of your salary over the year, or the offer of a 50% roster, again through Winter.
Either way, I have to credit management here, as they were quick to act and quash such rumours. It appears that there will be some kind of announcement after the Base Captains meeting on the 18th Aug. It was also said, from management, that there will NOT be any redundancies and any options on the table will be voluntary, not mandatory!
So if Opt Out is our leader, welcome!
You will read lots of stupid comments and suggestions here, but rest assured, we all (well most) want this business to be a success. If we could engage in constructive dialogue as adults we wouldn't need the anonymity this site offers. Please consider your options. Fighting BALPA will of course not only jeopardise the sanity of those at the top, but the business itself. There is a plethora of talent within the Pilot ranks, which should be tapped in to. Use the experience of your workforce and BALPA to grow the business, not drive it into the ground!
Reduction in T and C's??? show me where.
Balpa? good luck.
Terms and Conditions have degenerated for most airlines in one shape or form. Only 12 months ago crews were able to request 2 weeks holiday during Summer along with 3 RDO's. That has gone, that is a reduction in our terms and conditions. No payrise in light of record profits, that is a reduction in pay and conditions. Uniform policy, that is a reduction in terms and conditions. Fuel policy, that is a reduction in conditions. Summer commands, that will be a reduction in terms and conditions. GDF, that was and is CR*P! Need I go on?
Yes, we know it will be a tough Winter, and yes we know it's going to last a wee bit longer than everyone anticipated, but please believe the majority of your workers want this business to work. We do work hard, and in most cases go above and beyond our remit. All we ask is to be listend to, not dictated to. You have forced our hand by not listening and now as BALPA looms it seems there is too little too late!