I say charge it back to the gov. They were the ones that made the call.
That would not be good. Think positive and hopefully this gets done tomorrow.
If they bring back the last TA and at least met us half way on the pay, I would vote yes. But, if they are stuck on this 16 hour rule and industry standard language for international outsourcing, it’s another NO from me. I hope you optimistic fellers are right. I’m not.
If they have the language on the outsourcing like they did last time. There is a way on the 24 hour rule. Say 20-hours still 8 hours paid rest. That would save the company 2 hours double time. You could also put the language of the supervisor request it to get the work down , old 24 hours stay in place. Downlines would be excluded . Just a thought to get a better raise.
I could see an extension if needed. Or, maybe another super late night to finalize things and they return home late morn or afternoon Fri. I could also possibly see working through the weekend to have something completed and maybe even T/A'd by Mon. That would be awesome. All just guesses and optimistic hopes.
Heard the 16 hr rule was going to have to be adjusted for the 10 hr shifts. 16 hr rule would force way more new hires than they are planning for in order to cover needed shifts and o/t.
I would go for that. I really like leaving the 24 hrs but with no PR unless it be all o/t requested by the co. Daytrades mixed in there, then no PR. Keep all PR for all downlines with on duty sup. calling the shots as well as on duty mechanics if they say they are too tired and needs rest etc. In other words, work it out on downlines as required, the most important thing is to get that a/c back into service the most efficient, productive and safely as possible.
I don’t like giving up anything for nothing. But, the issue of paid rest shouldn’t be a show stopper. What you described would be acceptable and makes sense.
Agree. Hopefully they were smart and upped the money a bit as the co. is after a way to pay for it as they stated, so there should be some sort of increase involved, just not expecting a huge jump is all. More like a reasonable one that all can live with. If anyone on our NC is being greedy or unreasonable about the money is soon to lose his position after this is all said and done, but I don't think that is happening. I think our economist is again doing his job very well and showing "data" to Mr. Kinder on why we are asking what we are asking for. Being a "mechanic at heart" he will understand the ask way more than anyone else on that side of the table hands down and we won't look greedy to him. He knows the value of the A&P better than any of them...
If kk is truly a “mechanic at heart “, he will not want international outsourcing for obvious reasons. The Amfa economist threw a curve ball back at them last time by requesting they open the books to io. SWA quickly told him to stuff it. This is going to be interesting to see how this io plays out.
Heard rumors extended talks through Friday, backed off 16 hours. Still want international outsourcing, working on money numbers, will stay late if required. Just a side note, could they temporarily bring back some 300's for lift, or not?
Thought I would never have to change an mec again, but what the hell, I’m game.
Just rigging the follow back cables can be fun , for the VSBs. As a designee I think my 300 taxi expires next year.
