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I haven't called in under this new program, haven't been sick. I just don't like the language or the concept. It is only part of the overall contract but its one of those things that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up, like going below the white bug with no flaps. I have to say it was an even bigger reason for my no vote on the TA than the pay.
I understand the uneasy feeling. But IMO you can let that go. It seems the company is adjusting to the new policy. I have a feeling that they aren't too happy that they can't call whenever they want to, like they could under the old policy. There are now parameters that have to be met. There have been very few Good Faith calls, & DALPA is very aware of them. After talking with my Rep for over 1 hour, I'm confident that DALPA is engaging the company on the details of the new sick policy.
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You guys didn't need to scope out more 76 seat aircraft to get rid of Pinnacle. Delta just stopped paying our company the agreed-upon sum and due to some other financial constraints we ended up in bankruptcy. From there it was an easy modification of our rock-solid 140 aircraft agreement.
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Reps I've spoken with have not said that a deal is in the works at this time and are intent on enforcing the language as written. If the Company is not in compliance and the Company does not want to provide an equitable settlement/solution, then a grievance will be filed and that process will play out.
See above. The reps I've spoken with DO NOT see the WB order as a quid, your premise doesn't make sense.
If the 717's were coming anyway, that means there was no need for the Company to need a new pilot deal....
Yet the DAL pilots secured* 17.7%** raises over 3 years (almost completely front-loaded), on the shortest duration of our peers***.
I disagree. The 717's were coming anyway, but your union was still able to create leverage and improve the pay and QOL of its membership.
*Does not account for improvements in VAC/TRNG/RES pay, improved JV/CS scope, etc.
**Reduced the raise by 2% to account for PSP conversion.
***UAL 5yr - 3 months after DAL signing, AMR/LCC 7yr - upon merger closure, ALA 5yr - 1yr after DAL signing
Yet the DAL pilots secured* 17.7%** raises over 3 years (almost completely front-loaded), on the shortest duration of our peers***.
I disagree. The 717's were coming anyway, but your union was still able to create leverage and improve the pay and QOL of its membership.
*Does not account for improvements in VAC/TRNG/RES pay, improved JV/CS scope, etc.
**Reduced the raise by 2% to account for PSP conversion.
***UAL 5yr - 3 months after DAL signing, AMR/LCC 7yr - upon merger closure, ALA 5yr - 1yr after DAL signing
What we are seeing out of DALPA is proof that more and more are communicating with their Reps and their Reps and Admin are using that input to close the communication circle. Isn't that what we asked for a few years ago? Aren't we seeing progress?
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Not disagreeing. I said, Hindsight is 20/20. That is the way we see most of the PWA language and determine what needs improvement.
Yes three years with a one year cure is too long. A much shorter measurement period is needed to tighten the flex that is in the current system. No one seems to disagree with that.
Yes three years with a one year cure is too long. A much shorter measurement period is needed to tighten the flex that is in the current system. No one seems to disagree with that.
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My guess is the wide body order that everyone has been talking about for months will be announced in conjunction with an agreement with ALPA allowing non compliance and touted as a win for the pilots. Just like the 717s(that everyone knew were coming anyway) were a reward for signing the contract.
So the next question is: What is the remedy for the non compliance? More money? (Isn't that a sale of scope?) That's about all I can think of. What is your idea?
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I understand the uneasy feeling. But IMO you can let that go. It seems the company is adjusting to the new policy. I have a feeling that they aren't too happy that they can't call whenever they want to, like they could under the old policy. There are now parameters that have to be met. There have been very few Good Faith calls, & DALPA is very aware of them. After talking with my Rep for over 1 hour, I'm confident that DALPA is engaging the company on the details of the new sick policy.
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My guess is the wide body order that everyone has been talking about for months will be announced in conjunction with an agreement with ALPA allowing non compliance and touted as a win for the pilots. Just like the 717s(that everyone knew were coming anyway) were a reward for signing the contract.
oh nevermind, I guess we should subsidize aircraft purchases and lower ticket prices.
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