robbedagain
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i sure hope they keep the LUS health I also believe that in this JCBA they must grandfather in all current mainline cities and do everything to protect bec who knows what they will want in the next round of talks
robbedagain said:i sure hope they keep the LUS health I also believe that in this JCBA they must grandfather in all current mainline cities and do everything to protect bec who knows what they will want in the next round of talks
sorta ironic. Back in the day, southwest would have great labor relations and never have much of a fuss in contract negotiations, while the legacy carriers would go years and involve dragging morale to low levels. Now it's almost the opposite. Who is informational picketing? WN employees. I wouldn't be surprised if WN is looking to merge again, possibly Alaska or Hawaiian imo.Another contract in the industry just got TA'd. Ok admittedly this is a much smaller deal than one at any major carrier. But with the rash of agreements that have fallen into place over the last year (Particularly Fleet is locked in at UAL and SWA) that's why I think this can be wrapped up by the end of the year? Mechanics at UAL have another deal they will be voting on while unfortunately SWA mechanics appear to be lingering. But with enough deals in place with AA's competitors they'll know where their costs stand to be able to move forward with our groups IMO.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/13678182/1/virgin-america-and-flight-attendants-reach-a-contract-deal.html
is Mia Ramp a manager who stalks FB?Another contract in the industry just got TA'd. Ok admittedly this is a much smaller deal than one at any major carrier. But with the rash of agreements that have fallen into place over the last year (Particularly Fleet is locked in at UAL and SWA) that's why I think this can be wrapped up by the end of the year? Mechanics at UAL have another deal they will be voting on while unfortunately SWA mechanics appear to be lingering. But with enough deals in place with AA's competitors they'll know where their costs stand to be able to move forward with our groups IMO.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/13678182/1/virgin-america-and-flight-attendants-reach-a-contract-deal.html
WN had to back step when all the Majors went through Bankruptcy and lowered their costs against them. For about a decade their employees were the highest paid best compensated in the industry. Now they want to keep their labor costs lower to still be able to claim the title of a low cost carrier.Tim Nelson said:sorta ironic. Back in the day, southwest would have great labor relations and never have much of a fuss in contract negotiations, while the legacy carriers would go years and involve dragging morale to low levels. Now it's almost the opposite. Who is informational picketing? WN employees. I wouldn't be surprised if WN is looking to merge again, possibly Alaska or Hawaiian imo.
No clue who he is. All he posts is Political crap anyway. His profile gives no details except very radical anti Obama rants.Tim Nelson said:is Mia Ramp a manager who stalks FB?
southwest wasn't the leader in wages until bankruptcies took over. I have most past contracts. For instance, the United ramper was making $24+ with base wages in 2005 pegged over $25 until bankruptcy. US AIRWAYS was at $21.48 until bankruptcy in 2003. Southwest was still at $19.WN had to back step when all the Majors went through Bankruptcy and lowered their costs against them. For about a decade their employees were the highest paid best compensated in the industry. Now they want to keep their labor costs lower to still be able to claim the title of a low cost carrier.
We're now paid higher at least in wages then our SWA ramp counterparts and hopefully we'll best them in benefits too soon.
Tim Nelson said:southwest wasn't the leader in wages until bankruptcies took over. I have most past contracts. For instance, the United ramper was making $24+ with base wages in 2005 pegged over $25 until bankruptcy. US AIRWAYS was at $21.48 until bankruptcy in 2003. Southwest was still at $19.
WeAAsles said:Another contract in the industry just got TA'd. Ok admittedly this is a much smaller deal than one at any major carrier. But with the rash of agreements that have fallen into place over the last year (Particularly Fleet is locked in at UAL and SWA) that's why I think this can be wrapped up by the end of the year? Mechanics at UAL have another deal they will be voting on while unfortunately SWA mechanics appear to be lingering. But with enough deals in place with AA's competitors they'll know where their costs stand to be able to move forward with our groups IMO.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/13678182/1/virgin-america-and-flight-attendants-reach-a-contract-deal.html
Tim Nelson said:is Mia Ramp a manager who stalks FB?
Really? The only times you comment on this Social Media site is to try and take a swipe at me?NYer said:Really? You base your prediction of an end of the year deal because other airlines have finalized deals with their work groups? Holy Cow.