Its Official; we are doomed
#41
Pardon my ignorance but is there any language in your contract that enforces a cap of any kind associated with the reduced BLG? If the company can reduce the guarantee is there anything that prevents them from keeping the line credits high on some fleets and seats while greatly lowering the credit value on others?
#42
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Pardon my ignorance but is there any language in your contract that enforces a cap of any kind associated with the reduced BLG? If the company can reduce the guarantee is there anything that prevents them from keeping the line credits high on some fleets and seats while greatly lowering the credit value on others?
Second question: It's called "Intent" what was negotiated but not necessarily put into words! The company has used "Intent" against us many times. Now it is our turn.
Also, if a specific aircraft flying is reduced due to the aircraft being phased out - the company is still required to meet the contractual spread across the fleet when building lines. Why would it be any different when invoking 4.a.2.b?
#43
I've already taken a 10+% paycut...
If it wasnt for Fred none of us would be here!! Be glad that you still have a job and are not at one of the other(take your pick airlines) who has gone under. There are hundreds of pilots on the street and at other airlines who would jump at the chance to work at FedEx and wouldn't complain half as much. If you think you can find something better, then leave. I have put in my time and I am in for the long haul!
By the way. Remember its not just us taking a hit. The rest of OUR company is taking a hit too!
By the way. Remember its not just us taking a hit. The rest of OUR company is taking a hit too!
It's also quite interesting, looking at other airlines on the passenger side, how they view 'normal' levels of pilot BLG. Recently, at United, and previously at Delta, those respective companies took the pilot force to court for illegal 'job actions' and won based on the fact that pilots were not picking up overtime. The company showed how many hours pilots normally flew, and when there was a drastic drop off, they deemed it an illegal job action. But yet, in 2007, when our average BLG was about 75/92, and now the company has cut it to 68/85 in 2008 and much lower in 2009, where is our legal leg to stand on? But rest assured, if this pilot group ever got some unity and refused to pick up over time, volunteer, or draft, and just flew our line, I'm sure Fred would have his lawyers in court asking for an injunction against our 'job action.'
I'm fed up and I'm asking ALPA to defend our contract to the end.
#44
Sluggo, Using your 2007 BLG of 75hrs for a 4week month and management's proposed 48hrs for a 4 week month for 2009 isn't that a 36% pay cut? That is FAR more than even Fred Smith.
We as a company made over $300 million last quarter.
Like you I am making much less than last year. I think we have contributed to helping the company through this difficult time.
Did I mention we made over $300 million last quarter.
We as a company made over $300 million last quarter.
Like you I am making much less than last year. I think we have contributed to helping the company through this difficult time.
Did I mention we made over $300 million last quarter.
#45
Sluggo, Using your 2007 BLG of 75hrs for a 4week month and management's proposed 48hrs for a 4 week month for 2009 isn't that a 36% pay cut? That is FAR more than even Fred Smith.
We as a company made over $300 million last quarter.
Like you I am making much less than last year. I think we have contributed to helping the company through this difficult time.
Did I mention we made over $300 million last quarter.
We as a company made over $300 million last quarter.
Like you I am making much less than last year. I think we have contributed to helping the company through this difficult time.
Did I mention we made over $300 million last quarter.
#46
Pardon my ignorance but is there any language in your contract that enforces a cap of any kind associated with the reduced BLG? If the company can reduce the guarantee is there anything that prevents them from keeping the line credits high on some fleets and seats while greatly lowering the credit value on others?
The membership didn't want to see a Pay Cap in the last contract.
Many here were somewhat naively arrogant with ideas of "That could never happen here".
Ironically our furlough language in Sec 4, for a lack of better term, allows MGT to reduce monthy hourly guarantees while still not capping extra flying.
#47
Public Math
Historic Norm -74
Current Avg -- 68 = -8%
Proposed ----- 58 = -22%
Minimum ------ 48 = -35%
So they effectively reduced our pay 8% long before they announced the executive and other pay reductions. Someone remind me how much the pay reduction was for management. Perhaps this is the disproportionate burden JG was talking about.
Now not only do they save $$ by no longer buying up lines, but they get an additional ~15% savings by going from 68 to 58.
Current Avg -- 68 = -8%
Proposed ----- 58 = -22%
Minimum ------ 48 = -35%
So they effectively reduced our pay 8% long before they announced the executive and other pay reductions. Someone remind me how much the pay reduction was for management. Perhaps this is the disproportionate burden JG was talking about.
Now not only do they save $$ by no longer buying up lines, but they get an additional ~15% savings by going from 68 to 58.
Last edited by FlybyKnite; 01-01-2009 at 09:51 AM. Reason: 'Historic' better than 'previous'
#48
The membership didn't want to see a Pay Cap in the last contract.
Many here were somewhat naively arrogant with ideas of "That could never happen here".
Ironically our furlough language in Sec 4, for a lack of better term, allows MGT to reduce monthy hourly guarantees while still not capping extra flying.
Many here were somewhat naively arrogant with ideas of "That could never happen here".
Ironically our furlough language in Sec 4, for a lack of better term, allows MGT to reduce monthy hourly guarantees while still not capping extra flying.
I don't remember being asked what language should be in the contract.
Last edited by Gunter; 01-01-2009 at 09:27 AM.
#49
For the folks wondering about the timing of this and how earlier notice could have encouraged over 60 guys to retire--
This was heavily telegraphed. When the dance started early '08 it had only so many probable outcomes. Traffic needed to pick up, more dudes than forecast needed to retire or what we have right now. What we have now could be different if the company chose to work with the membership. This is obviously the hard ball option being run right now.
The company decision to go to arbitration on the 777 and union announced company intent to reengage on manning issues early '09 was the big foot stomp. Did you not realize they wanted everyone bright and shiny for peak as they were preparing for this?
Granted, the fall off in freight sped it along. You can make a case that was the cause this turn of events. In that case, you still had 4-6 weeks notice.
I submit to you that the last 2 months was only a small blip. Most of the slowdown had already occurred. The combined effects of transition from 3 to 2 man aircraft and, to a smaller extent, over 60 was a much bigger player. Not to mention the management decision to over hire right before over 60 passed.
Anyone surprised was simply not paying attention.
This was heavily telegraphed. When the dance started early '08 it had only so many probable outcomes. Traffic needed to pick up, more dudes than forecast needed to retire or what we have right now. What we have now could be different if the company chose to work with the membership. This is obviously the hard ball option being run right now.
The company decision to go to arbitration on the 777 and union announced company intent to reengage on manning issues early '09 was the big foot stomp. Did you not realize they wanted everyone bright and shiny for peak as they were preparing for this?
Granted, the fall off in freight sped it along. You can make a case that was the cause this turn of events. In that case, you still had 4-6 weeks notice.
I submit to you that the last 2 months was only a small blip. Most of the slowdown had already occurred. The combined effects of transition from 3 to 2 man aircraft and, to a smaller extent, over 60 was a much bigger player. Not to mention the management decision to over hire right before over 60 passed.
Anyone surprised was simply not paying attention.
Last edited by Gunter; 01-01-2009 at 09:28 AM.
#50
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You're absolutely correct Gunter. I find it funny to hear people say that the union is only giving good comm on this now, they've been talking it about almost constantly for all of 2008, and if no one noticed that how could they have missed the excess bids and PC's other communications which weren't any different than his latest missive except that he clarified the details on BLG reductions.
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