Ready Reserves are the back bone of Delta Airlines. We are cheap labor with no benefits (no vacation, no medical, no sick days, etc) that allow companies like Delta Airlines to have lower operating costs. Those lower costs come at a price. Most Ready Reserves cannot survive on the $11 an hour Delta pays and for this reason being a Ready Reserve is a second job which supplements income for many.

At many airports Delta has already changed the Ready Reserve schedule from 3 to 4 days. Now at JFK the 4 day schedule is coming this bid. What is next 5 days? With no vacation days or the ability to request days off, Deltas Ready Reserves are expected to be at the airports 52 weeks a year, only having off if they are able to swap. Great flexibility was promoted by Delta for this Ready Reserve title. This flexibility no longer exists with the 4 day schedule.

There is no Union for Delta employees, it was voted down a few years ago. Without a Union there is no one to step up to management when such drastic changes are made that affect our job. Time now to let management know they need to listen to the voice of their employees.

If you are one of many affected by Deltas decision to change Ready Reserves schedules from 3 to 4 days let your voice be heard now and sign this petition. Whether or not you work  at JFK this action affects all Ready Reserves company wide. Unite in our fight to be heard!