NJ contract extension

[jpeace02]

I'm a new hire at NetJets and can't wait to get started (yes i'm drinking the coolaid but after two regionals what else are you gonna do.) Anyway I've been told that the current CBA can be extended if certain parameters/goals/incentives etc. are met. I think something about a seniority list with NJI? Can someone enlighten me? Thanks

 

[btodd77]

jpeace,
The basic meat of the extension involves the capturing of 85% of the US based international flying. The short version means that NJI must be integrated with NJA. If the 85 % target is met then the contract can be extended by 3 years. With that extension we will get a 4% raise each year of the extension. If the parameters are not met than no extension. That is the short version.
BT

 

[jpeace02]

cool thanks

 

[VVJM265]

Company has to maintain health benefits, union gets to select 10 addititional bases, and we get a COLA raise in the "out years" of the extention. See sec 30 of the CBA.

Welcome aboard!
265

 

[ozpilot]

If a merger happens the non-union pilots of NJI are seat and pay protected, while the union pilots of NJA receive an extension on the current contract. I'm still scratching my head.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Don't forget date of hire seniority integration...

 

[RTRHD]

Don't forget date of hire seniority integration...

What does that mean exactly? And still keep seat and pay protection.

 

[Willy21]

I hate to say it, but the seat and pay protection along with the date of hire integration suck. That means that I will lose almost all of NJI in seniority. The glass half full side of me says that in return we will get a better scope posistion. Ask all of the main-line guys today if they could go back and get the RJ flying on their seniority list would they take a short term hit. My answer would be yes.

So let us go started so we can all get this behind us. Just my two cents.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Why does date of hire suck? The argument has always been "NJI shouldn't be separate, we all work for the same company." Well then, we all got hired by the same company 13, 10, 8, or however many years ago. You can't have it both ways.

By the way RTRHD, your new merged seniority number will mean everything when the IV fleet begins to slowly disappear and the pilots in that fleet are required to bid new equipment. Unless there is a side LOA in the integration agreement that keeps them in the G fleet, they will have to bid whatever their new seniority will hold. The LOA to the IBB only guarantees CURRENT seat and pay.

Long time down the road, I know, but it's still there.

 

[jaybird]

I hate to say it, but the seat and pay protection along with the date of hire integration suck. That means that I will lose almost all of NJI in seniority. The glass half full side of me says that in return we will get a better scope posistion. Ask all of the main-line guys today if they could go back and get the RJ flying on their seniority list would they take a short term hit. My answer would be yes.

So let us go started so we can all get this behind us. Just my two cents.

I agree 100%. DOH would suck, but one list is VERY important! I don't think many people understand that.

 

[netjetwife]

I'm a new hire at NetJets and can't wait to get started (yes i'm drinking the coolaid but after two regionals what else are you gonna do.) ...

Congratulations! Leaving the regionals must feel like coming in from the cold. I don't see anything wrong with your enthusiasm at all. The Company and the Union have worked hard together to make NJ a good career choice. Going forward, I think the pilots of both halves of the Company will be able to accomplish an integration based on fairness and professionalism. There is a lot of common ground to focus on. If we all (pilots and families) start fresh with a good attitude that we are all part of the same company and are one pilot group things will go much smoother. I think after the NJA pilots set up the in-house union (cards returned justify confidence) that integration should be the next big project. I agree with Willy--why wait?

GSD, is the NJI side ready to start? Are there any time restrictions for you guys that we're unaware of? I also agree with your point that since the NJA pilots consider it to be a single carrier that they must recognize date of hire as the fair solution. Willy is adjusting just fine so I think others can too, but the earlier the better, don't you think? Providing that we allow time for the new tie to be designed, of course. You are going to volunteer for the uniform committee aren't you, GSD...

 

[IDEtoNJA]

) You are going to volunteer for the uniform committee aren't you, GSD...

NJW,

With the interest and understanding of contractual language that GSD is displaying, it would be good to see GSD involved in more then the uniform committee.

IDEtoNJA

 

[netjetwife]

Certainly, IDE, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate his fashion sense. GSD and I had a nice conversation about uniforms and ties. As soon as we come up with a new tie design that represents the friendly merger he can be off to other projects. After all I recruited him first...
In all seriousness, I have no doubt that there are talented pilots on the I side that may be willing to serve on NJASAP committees. I'm confident they will be welcomed and their participation encouraged. NJW

 

[Ultra Grump]

Why does date of hire suck? The argument has always been "NJI shouldn't be separate, we all work for the same company." Well then, we all got hired by the same company 13, 10, 8, or however many years ago. You can't have it both ways.

We can't, but you can, right? If you're going to rely on that argument, then very few of the NJI guys would be able to hold G slots, and should be flushed into the NJA fleet system. To keep your current seat and pay protection, AND have DOH sucks.

 

[netjetwife]

Grumpy, that's a good response to a legitimate issue. Obviously, there are some sticky details to be worked out. Leaders from both sides will need to concentrate on finding the best solutions. The best being those that offer the most fairness, overall, and establish unity going forward, IMO. While growing pains may be inevitable, I think a good attitude from all involved will go a long way toward a smooth process. NJW