Alaska Air Hiring
#2671
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I don't think we give enough credit to the ramifications of violating basic universal scope recognized by ALPA and every domestic airline. I am not saying they won't do it, but lets really appreciate the severity of doing so from an industry standpoint.
#2672
Not exactly. My point is, there is no arbitration to rule in 2020. If the pilot group is unified and wants it bad enough, scope will be achieved.
I don't think we give enough credit to the ramifications of violating basic universal scope recognized by ALPA and every domestic airline. I am not saying they won't do it, but lets really appreciate the severity of doing so from an industry standpoint.
I don't think we give enough credit to the ramifications of violating basic universal scope recognized by ALPA and every domestic airline. I am not saying they won't do it, but lets really appreciate the severity of doing so from an industry standpoint.
You are right though, perhaps it can be worked out in a negotiation which brings me back to my original point: It will be worked out on their terms and AFTER we accept minimal (or no) pay improvements, minimal (or no) work rule improvements, PBS on their terms and a pilot wide vote to get rid of the pre merger AS DB plan. Sadly, even if we accept all of that they still could place the CS300 et al with a regional partner.
They hold all the leverage and have demonstrated they are willing to take this company over the edge "to prove a point."
#2673
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 171
I appreciate the way in which you are looking at it, I really do. I want to think along the same lines but regardless of how united we are I truly think that our management team would rather see the company burn down than to ever allow scope on property. Never in the history of this company has it operated under any scope provisions and from the way they have most recently acted they aren't planning on having scope on property for a very long time, if ever.
You are right though, perhaps it can be worked out in a negotiation which brings me back to my original point: It will be worked out on their terms and AFTER we accept minimal (or no) pay improvements, minimal (or no) work rule improvements, PBS on their terms and a pilot wide vote to get rid of the pre merger AS DB plan. Sadly, even if we accept all of that they still could place the CS300 et al with a regional partner.
They hold all the leverage and have demonstrated they are willing to take this company over the edge "to prove a point."
You are right though, perhaps it can be worked out in a negotiation which brings me back to my original point: It will be worked out on their terms and AFTER we accept minimal (or no) pay improvements, minimal (or no) work rule improvements, PBS on their terms and a pilot wide vote to get rid of the pre merger AS DB plan. Sadly, even if we accept all of that they still could place the CS300 et al with a regional partner.
They hold all the leverage and have demonstrated they are willing to take this company over the edge "to prove a point."
"I truly think that our management team would rather see the company burn down than to ever allow scope on property
A company that is paying almost a 2% dividend, and has made over $800M per year over that last 2 years, and boasts about industry leading profit margins of over 20%, would rather burn this place down?
Its that attitude that has kept Alaska Management succesful in keeping scope out of all previous CBAs.
#2674
You are speaking in hyperbole, right?
"I truly think that our management team would rather see the company burn down than to ever allow scope on property
A company that is paying almost a 2% dividend, and has made over $800M per year over that last 2 years, and boasts about industry leading profit margins of over 20%, would rather burn this place down?
Its that attitude that has kept Alaska Management succesful in keeping scope out of all previous CBAs.
"I truly think that our management team would rather see the company burn down than to ever allow scope on property
A company that is paying almost a 2% dividend, and has made over $800M per year over that last 2 years, and boasts about industry leading profit margins of over 20%, would rather burn this place down?
Its that attitude that has kept Alaska Management succesful in keeping scope out of all previous CBAs.
Last edited by Wynncore; 12-04-2017 at 06:16 AM.
#2675
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Joined APC: Apr 2015
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Posts: 114
It has to be voted in, and by the time we get to it. Most of the yes men will hopefully be gone. Like skank in the crow says.
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#2680
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Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: Left, right & center
Posts: 858
I'm pushing 50 and should be in a bigger hurry than anyone to get to wherever I'm finally going to land. But if there is anything I've learned in the four years I've been applying to Alaska and doing all of those things that are supposed to get you hired, it is that it simply doesn't pay to get in a hurry with this company. You can have multiple ins and it can still take years to get a call, if the call ever comes at all.
Just chill. You will live happier.
Just chill. You will live happier.
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