I like the drum I have just fine. If you dont like what I write simply scroll on by. You dont seem to object to the company's constant rant of iminent demise if we dont settle for less, I've been hearing that for over 22 years. Nor do you seem to tire of the TWUs silence in challenging the companys rants, in fact they usually "beat the same drum".
The company has worked hard, with the help of our very own International, to lower our expectations, I'm working to reverse that. There is no reason why we should not expect to be paid what plumbers, electricians and other skilled workers get. At the very least we should expect the same buying power we had in 2002 what with all the productivity increases and concessions as far as benifits we've given over the last twenty years. In fact there is no reason we shouldnt expect to be the highest paid Aircraft mechanics out there, we are far from that.
That you should feel that its "delusional" to say we are worth as much as plumbers, electricians or even other aircraft mechanics, such as those at SWA or UPS, is sad. It just goes to show how effective the company and the International have been at lowering your expectations.
-160 less airplanes
-Millions of gallons less fuel burned
-Fuel costs down by the billions
-24100 less employees
-revenue per employee increased by over $100,000 and going up as fuel goes down.
I want it all back, and that means COLAs too. If you are worried about the company feel free to donate your paycheck to it but keep in mind that the people who are running the show, the ones who are telling you that you should continue to do without, havent hesitated in the least to grab whatever they can for themselves.