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- Feb 21, 2004
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This is a TRUE STORY. 30 years seniority with USairways, as a CSA. Started with Allegheny back in the 70's. Still part time since 9-11. Work a 5 hr shift at $18 an hr. I earned 90 bucks today before taxes and deductions, for medical, union dues, social security, federal, state,life insurance, dental, etc. After all deductions, I make a grand total of $62.40 a day net pay.
Today I filled my gas tank, and got a haircut. It totaled $65.00. So for today, I'm still in the hole. I'm not looking for sympathy, or any ADVICE, from all the KNOW-IT-ALLS, who post here.
My point is only that if a 30 year agent, can't afford to live a normal life being a Usairways employee, in this day and age, then something is REALLY wrong. For the life of me, I can't imagine being a new hire making $8.72 an hr. Then I have to sit in on a Mandatory meeting, asking me to donate money to the United Way, ( I qualify to receive money from the United way). Do you tkink the CWA, would like to donate the $11.70 union dues back to me, since they don't earn it??? The last update on their website is dated Nov. 19th. UNREAL.
Just needed to vent.
Today I filled my gas tank, and got a haircut. It totaled $65.00. So for today, I'm still in the hole. I'm not looking for sympathy, or any ADVICE, from all the KNOW-IT-ALLS, who post here.
My point is only that if a 30 year agent, can't afford to live a normal life being a Usairways employee, in this day and age, then something is REALLY wrong. For the life of me, I can't imagine being a new hire making $8.72 an hr. Then I have to sit in on a Mandatory meeting, asking me to donate money to the United Way, ( I qualify to receive money from the United way). Do you tkink the CWA, would like to donate the $11.70 union dues back to me, since they don't earn it??? The last update on their website is dated Nov. 19th. UNREAL.
Just needed to vent.