Originally Posted by
1234
So what you guys are saying is that you would like to see an opener like the American pilots gave to management back in 2006? They really should be back in section six right now from the last contract.
Serious question for those that are currently demanding a certain rate and improvements: if we go 5 years without a new contract and NO raises during that time, are you going to be praising ALPA for sticking to the hard line?
Disclaimer: I do not do any ALPA work, I have my own opinion on a minimum pay raise and believe me, it is significant. I don't expect the union to negotiate in the public, what I expect is for them to get my money and lifestyle back.
Do you think the percentage increase (which, BTW, was only a partial pay restoration) the American pilots were asking for is the ONLY factor that resulted in their lack of progress? Or could there have been other factors that contributed to that outcome?
And more importantly, do you think we should ask for something less than what the American pilots asked for... solely based on the outcome of the American pilots to date?