All the official info
It is official - they failed to raise the bar. Lowered it in my opinion. Don't think they can come back with "but it's just a 5 &1/2 year contract" either. Details:
http://www.teamster.org/07news/hn_070731_2.asp
only major improvements (from TSA) are a coummuter clause, and 100% line gauruntee (dependent on completion factor.) Here's the breakdown from a pilot contract site (
http://airlinepilotmentor.com/airlinepilotcontacts.aspx)
Positive Highlights:
Grievance policy, if airline does not follow contract (?!!??)
Commuter Policy, If pilot cannot commute to work
Negative Highlights :
5 1/2 Year Agreement (!!!!)
100% Pay Guarantee only if
Completion factor is above 98%
Only 10 day off minimum
Pay scale limited to 15 year longevity
First Officer Pay Rates inline with 37 seat aircraft
(from airline pilot central: 1=$23, 2=$30, 3=$34, $35)
Captain Pay Rates inline with 50 seat aircraft
(again, apc: 1=$60 2= $61, 3=$63, 4=$65, 5=$66, 10=$77, 15(top)=$90)
No mention of scope.
Way to raise the bar fellas. Especially with the bargaining power swinging heavily in favor of pilots right now. Glad teamsters was able to get you that industry leading contract you knew you deserved.