I've followed the inequities trying to be imposed on the east side pilots through an unfair seniority system. I've also heard of the IAM wanting to give up "BIG AWARDS and BIG FAT PAYDAYS" so they can pick up 19 tiny stations in scope, with the paybacks of the senior people.
First the IAM hoses its senior members by forcing many of them on the street without protections, including being the only union to screw its members by agreeing to 'strip' them of seniority after 60 days on the street. Now, instead of being aggressive with the arbitration to protect what was already given up, the IAM has 'shelved' the arbitration until falltime, in favor of negotiating more accomadations.
It seems to me, whether it's the pilots or ramp, it's all about seniority. This shouldn't be surprising since everyone knows this industry is all about seniority.
And it is really fashioning up as what I see as a 'seniority tax'.
regards,
First the IAM hoses its senior members by forcing many of them on the street without protections, including being the only union to screw its members by agreeing to 'strip' them of seniority after 60 days on the street. Now, instead of being aggressive with the arbitration to protect what was already given up, the IAM has 'shelved' the arbitration until falltime, in favor of negotiating more accomadations.
It seems to me, whether it's the pilots or ramp, it's all about seniority. This shouldn't be surprising since everyone knows this industry is all about seniority.
And it is really fashioning up as what I see as a 'seniority tax'.
regards,