OK guys this has gotten ridiculous. Now we're fighting about putting street hires into these positions before furloughed East pilots because of an arbitrator's ruling that none of us had any participation in affecting. Personally I couldn't care less (as of today) as it would surely mean some people junior to me if I decide to return eventually, but come on. We can piss and moan all we want here but in a year we're all gonna be on one list, working for one company, and both pilot groups will be able to bid for positions IAW the arbitrator's ruling on the seniority list. To get our panties in a bunch is foolish and will only serve to keep wages/workrules at the bottom of the industry, not to mention that it will sap what little enjoyment is left in flying with good crews who get along. We all have our opinions of which airline would still be here and how many upgrades we're entitled to in the coming years, but the bottom line is none of us has a direct say so lighten up!
Jeez I hope I can find some other means of providing for my family that exceeds the package I'd get from coming back to U. The airlines have become a real joke and managment is laughing all the way to the bank.
Jeez I hope I can find some other means of providing for my family that exceeds the package I'd get from coming back to U. The airlines have become a real joke and managment is laughing all the way to the bank.
