ASA Final 10-2 Recalled....

[Abernathy]

The real question is why the 30 additional slots in IAD? There was only 1 vacancy, and it seemed like they were staffed pretty well. (15 reserves for 45 lines). That just seems like a lot considering it is almost doubling the staffing.

Let's not complain about that part. They didn't staff that place nearly enough.

 

[79%N1]

Let's not complain about that part. They didn't staff that place nearly enough.

No complaining. Just curious is all.

BTW. For this month, IAD is staffed the same as the 200 and 700 in ATL. There were 15 reserves for 45 lines. That is 25% on reserve. Now, if they are needing more lines that is a different story.

Also, there were 12 bid-backs to ATL, and 26 new awards. So, a net of 14 extra.

 

[wms]

tons of flying being done by ATL based pilots in the UA system next month. Look at the lines, and you'll see how many of the pairings do 1 or 2 days out of 4 flying for UA. The increase in IAD must be to cover this flying.

And visa versa. We even have DCI flying out DTW with 73xx flight numbers along with ATL and MEM flying.

 

[SLUF4]

How long ago was the last displacement bid to qualify for super seniority? It had to be close to six months.

some people got displaced to fo in April.

 

[Tarzan]

The real question is why the 30 additional slots in IAD? There was only 1 vacancy, and it seemed like they were staffed pretty well. (15 reserves for 45 lines). That just seems like a lot considering it is almost doubling the staffing.

That was to allow for bidding back and forth. There really weren't any slots. That simply allowed for someone to go to IAD without having to do a swap.

 

[maxcackel]

That was to allow for bidding back and forth. There really weren't any slots. That simply allowed for someone to go to IAD without having to do a swap.

Does everyone understand that the 25% reserve staffing is another back door attack on our contract. The more on reserve the more people they can do what ever they want too them. More ready reserve staff, easier to extend(you have to call to get released), move days off, make 5-6 day trips. This is another hole that has to be plugged. What is the amount of open time they are holding back? More than the contract allows I'll bet, but where is our union on this? They will keep pulling the wool over our eyes a little at a time so we only bitch a little bit and pretty soon it will be 40-50% on reserve.

 

[COOPERVANE]

I've been yelling to the union for weeks about this. They say it's not clear if more than the allowed 3.5% is being held back.

Really?

I agree we get what we deserve. 50% reserve staffing would make the company very happy. No cancellation pay, involuntary TDY blah, blah, blah

 

[COOPERVANE]

Call ALL the reps. Demand they do something.

 

[Av8trix616]

If the company is providing the ASC the total scheduled block hours (per contract)
and
The company provides the number of block hours withheld (per contract)
and
The ASC is provided with a list of the actual trips withheld (per contract)

And they're saying they're 'uncertain' about what the company is withholding, with all this information available, then something is profoundly wrong.

is it:
They're not holding the company's feet to the fire to provide the required info?

They know the numbers but are complicit with allowing the company to withhold inappropriately?

Or are they just not bothering to ask?

 

[79%N1]

Guarantee it is the last option! I can't even imagine that they check, ask or demand to know! My faith in this Union MEC and officers, especially the scheduling and hotel committee's is non-existent!