Blue Dude
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VMA214 said:Just a question for you JB guys. Who and when do "they" determine any "new" pay rates for you guys?
There is no set time that pay and benefits must be revisited. But every year a comprehensive (and anonymous) satisfaction survey is administered across the company by a third party, with the results compiled and sent to department heads for action. Pay and benefits questions are on the survey. If a particular item becomes a leading issue, it must be addressed one way or another, even if it's just to explain why there will be no action. This is exactly how the pay got bumped in 2001 - it was by far the number one concern among pilots that year. Last year, pay wasn't a top concern, so no further action was taken. The 2003 survey was completed a couple of months ago, but the results aren't out yet. They won't be released until a specific plan to deal with the top items is formed, so the results and plan will be released at the same time. We'll see whether pay and benefits is a top item this year. Human nature being what it is, and given the continued success of the company (and the kick in pay at SWA), I'd be willing to bet it's more of a concern this year than last year. Stay tuned.