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Old 07-10-2011 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg
Slow,

I don't like the defeatist attitude.
Who has the defeatist attitude? You?

Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg
If ALPA doesn't want to stand up for us, let's go for the DPA. If Dalpa can't act like a Jerry Maguire type agent, fighting all the way for what WE want, then it's time to move on, even if it delays our eventual agreement. And we are worth a lot more than 17% over 4 years (with 2 or 3 more for negotiations) for our next contract. Don't get me started.....
ALPA delivered the three richest contracts in US airline history in 2000-2001 (DAL, UAL, AAA). They were destroyed in bankruptcy bargaining in the middle of the decade. The contract history came out 10 days ago. The contract comparison isn't even out yet, much less the contract survey. So you tossing out numbers must mean that's where you're comfortable...