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General :General Lee said:Furloughedagain,
I wish I could tell you that Dalpa wouldn't do that, but I honestly have a feeling that if the crap was ready to hit the fan, that Dalpa would grant lower wages on the future 100 seaters,
I remember waiting for our Express 737 at ISP (Long Island) and in came a Mainline 737 without the Express logo. The two guys got out and said they were called in to fly the trip due to a mechanical. In reality--they were getting paid a lot more to fly the same Express trip--and we flew the mainline 737 down to FLL for Express pay...
I forsee a large pay cut for Mainline (you can determine what large is)---and then a lower pay scale for future 100 seaters---which will allow for our furloughs to come back.
You are right, this profession is eroding in front of our eyes. But, as long is there is a chance to eventually move up to a Major and getting that elusive "better pay etc."--it will be worth it. Let's just hope that things eventually get better and we are once again allowed to ask for "raises" instead of negotiating "pay cuts".
Bye Bye--General Lee
You probably felt alot like I do when ASA puts on an "extra section" to cover a 737 cancellation. The departure and arrival times just happen to coincide exactly. It is called "alter ego" although your MEC saw no signs of "operational integration."
As you now know, your MEC will have to negotiate rates using US Air, American's and ASA's rates. A dollar is a dollar to management ( or a bankruptcy Judge ). By allowing alter ego flying, your MEC is in large part responsible for the erosion of our industry.
It is easy for you to be sympathetic to the plight of those below you on the list when you have yours. When, if ever, will ALPA and the Delta MEC realize that they are the reason why pay rates are in free fall and there may not be any up for any of us to move up to before long? I guess you will draw the line at the 777 when you hold the 777.
It is nothing personal. You are the only Delta MEC apologist on the board for us to pick on. Most have given up, or are selling cars now.
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