How did it go so wrong, so fast ?

[flyingcpa]

NetJet Wife---just one of many voting NO to the TA
and YES for StrongUnion and a better future!


Do you really get to vote? I have never heard of spouses getting to vote. Isnt that rather unfair for the pilots that have a differnt view and are single? Also, it is absurd that you are preaching to one of the pilots on what he should sell his services for. See my post on market wages. Sorry hon, it doesnt matter how great you think hubby is, he is worth what other qualified, able and willing pilots will do the job for and not a penny more. what you are trying to do is change the value each pilot has for his/her service. Good luck, there are thousands on the street that would like your hubby's job for his same insulting salary.

 

[netjetwife]

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[netjetwife]

Flyingcpa, I'll refer you to my posts that state the married pilots make all employment decisions jointly with their wives. Hence, one vote representing two voices. BTW, I did poll my group before posting that position.

Absurd? Your opinion, which is not agreed to by the majority of NJA pilots/wives who thank me for speaking out. What isn't shown here are the number of PMs offering support by pilots in AND OUT of NJA.

Industry averages are a measuring tool that can and should be used. I believe that all professional pilots should negotiate/receive wages which accurately reflect their contribution to the company they fly for.

Those "thousands on the street" are NOT beating down the door at NJA, many of those that are offered the job wind up turning it down-like my husband's F16 friend--while others that made it to training have walked out in disgust. I think you're selling them (potential NJA pilots) short.

 

[flyingcpa]

Industry averages are a measuring tool that can and should be used. I believe that all professional pilots should negotiate/receive wages.


Netjetswife,
I couldnt agree more. That is my point. If they are paying below market wages, (which it sounds like they are) then they will have a hard time retaining pilots and hiring them. Then they have to improve the job with more money, time off, bennies or some combination or they will run out of pilots.

 

[netjetwife]

Exactly, but in the meantime, the pilots can help that process along by demanding fair wages and work rules while negotiating their contract.