Ladies & gents,
The numbers - to add perspective.
Since 2009 we have taken a 15% pay cut and an 8,5% pay raise (the 3% annual inflation increase - is alone, grossly unjust in light of UAE inflation)
So...since 2009, we are down 6.5% on salary.
If you go 'fly' on a day off - YOU are underwriting that policy. You are essentially saying the policy of pay reductions is just and I subscribe to that policy.
Do not do it. It's is only when planes are parked that the demand/supply curve will change.
By saying no - you are exercising the only tool we have.
They do not repay favors...you owe them nothing...you owe our profession more.
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