Originally Posted by
Bill Lumberg
The DALPA opener will be crucial. If they low ball it, the group may turn on them. The best way to get their attention is to sign the card for the DPA. Send them a message, that we are serious. They will fight for at least Southwest +1 for the 737 in the first year (not at the end) of the contract, and then tiighten Scope, code shares and RJs. If they don't, the DPA will. I was told our dues equalled many millions of dollars last year. With that, the DPA can rent some good negotiators probably. Send in the card, and send a message.
Are you saying get DPA in now or wait to see what happens and then vote DPA? I want to hear what DPA has to say and I am NOT convinced they can deliver and do better before this contract deadline...... That is not to say they cant in the future but time is running out. MGMT will use DPA and ALPA to fracture the pilot group. It plays right into their hands...
I am very curious as to why you state DPA will get the contract we deserve? I am sure of their intent and I support it but DPA has a lot to do to be making such bold statements... am I wrong here?