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Hello to my NJS Brothers.
I just got my 3.5% increase from the AWA that I locked in for 5 years. Can you tell me what the CPI increase that you fought so hard for was this year !?
I just got my 3.5% increase from the AWA that I locked in for 5 years. Can you tell me what the CPI increase that you fought so hard for was this year !?
Expect that to be used against your company when the contract comes up for negotiation in the not too distant future.
See how long your AWA lasts then, matey!
Originally Posted by Village Idiot1
...the rest of us got 4.2% last year and 2.5% this year. Do the math and see who's infront.
I don't know what you guys are getting paid but assuming you started at $120,000, you'd be on $128,166 now and the gloater would be on $128,547. That's a difference of just under $400 or about $7 per week. If you're getting paid less than $120,000 to start with, the difference will be less.
Last edited by AerocatS2A; 3rd Jul 2009 at 11:11. Reason: typo
Really? I'll show you my numbers and you can tell me where I'm wrong then.
For 4.2% and 2.5% raises:
120,000 * 1.042 = 125,040
125,042 * 1.025 = 128,166
For 3.5% and 3.5% raises:
120,000 * 1.035 = 124,200
124,200 * 1.035 = 128,547
Edit: Yeah I see what you're getting at. Total income for the two years is higher for the first group. Problem is that any percentage increase next time will be based on a higher base than what the other guys are on, and they're not going to see 3.5% CPI for a while.
For 4.2% and 2.5% raises:
120,000 * 1.042 = 125,040
125,042 * 1.025 = 128,166
For 3.5% and 3.5% raises:
120,000 * 1.035 = 124,200
124,200 * 1.035 = 128,547
Edit: Yeah I see what you're getting at. Total income for the two years is higher for the first group. Problem is that any percentage increase next time will be based on a higher base than what the other guys are on, and they're not going to see 3.5% CPI for a while.
Nunc est bibendum
The other question worth asking is whether 3.5% a year over five years was offer to the wider pilot group. From memory I don't think it was.
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Blaster666, good to hear from you.
Hey Mate,
I think you forgot to say that you no longer work at Cobham (NJS), in fact, you left for 'greener' pastures in early 2008.
3.5% per annum, that's great. I think over the life of our agreement the CPI should average out to be 2.7% per annum.
Life is about achieving the correct balance.
I don't value my employment in strict dollar terms, we have a great roster, fly great equipment over good routes. Best of all, after the short term pain of disputes and litigation, the ADL management faces have changed for the better and we are treated with the appropriate level of respect.
As for dollars, I am paid a very nice salary and make even more, as I am sure you do, by using the variety of opportunities which are afforded to the diligent and disciplined.
Regards
I think you forgot to say that you no longer work at Cobham (NJS), in fact, you left for 'greener' pastures in early 2008.
3.5% per annum, that's great. I think over the life of our agreement the CPI should average out to be 2.7% per annum.
Life is about achieving the correct balance.
I don't value my employment in strict dollar terms, we have a great roster, fly great equipment over good routes. Best of all, after the short term pain of disputes and litigation, the ADL management faces have changed for the better and we are treated with the appropriate level of respect.
As for dollars, I am paid a very nice salary and make even more, as I am sure you do, by using the variety of opportunities which are afforded to the diligent and disciplined.
Regards
