VaB
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Alright, alright. I've had a few grilling beers since the posts above and have come back to earth a bit. I rescind what I said about not reading the thing, but I will be a bit more skeptical of the bonus vice retro. I mean, that was the war cry we have been singing since Day 1. William Wallace had "Freedom!!!" and we, FedEx ALPA, have had "One more day of retro pay". But I shall remain open-minded and closed-mouth.active_herk said:VaB,
Just out of curiosity sake, let's say we are given a signing bonus instead of retro pay, but the UNION (not the company) tells us that the signing bonus is the exact same amount that the retro pay would have been, and that all the people who would have been afforded payment under retro pay will receive the signing bonus (for example those who have retired and those who have left for other reasons). Let's also say that they have negotiated it so that all the tax implications are the same as well. They have also ensured that retirement calculations (high 5, B plan contributions, etc.) are exactly the same. In other words, in the unions eyes it IS EXACTLY THE SAME except for the name, would you still be against it?
Someone admitting they are wrong on FI? Got to be a first.