So who really is entitled to EFP? The fight is over additional pay given out by CC only - no free market between pilots (those who want more work/more pay and those who want garanteed 84 hrs). And what about the Company? Shouldn't they be able to spread the hours out - if they pay everyone on 84, and some turn out to work 74, why shouldn't they ask the 74's to pick up a sector or two - before paying those up and beyond 84 to fill the need? I understand the mechanics of filling in on a G-day if NOBODY else is available - yes, they need to hire more people. And if they need to do that, then those near the seniority line will get to upgrade earlier, maybe. But our Company's upgrade path is anything but fluid, and maybe there are some who would like some extra pay. So when it comes down to brass tacks, it's one guy on reserve, on or into overtime versus another guy on a Gday in the same situation, both wanting that extra pay. Who "deserves" it? CC decides who they ring up. There is nothing in the contract that entitles anyone to EFP over someone else. If I'm the Gday guy, why should I say no, so you get the EFP instead of me? If the Gday guy takes the CC offer because he's close to or over 84, just relax and enjoy your time off.
