Originally Posted by
slowplay
Who has the defeatist attitude? You?
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...
It's hard not to feel that way when there is an overwhelming amount of managing of our expectations. Every time I see an ALPA memo about "how to read a balance sheet" and "explaining fuel hedging", I just roll my eyes. Even though the Unical guys have a dysfunctional relationship at best, within their two pilot groups and management, at least they promote themselves well, and broadcast what they deserve, and what they won't give up. All we hear are whispers, unsubstantiated rumors, and get goofy memos. Let's get this survey done soon, and then let's get an opener that states clearly what we deserve, comparing us to comparable peers like AF/KLM/SWA. If they can't do that soon, then let's find someone, like the DPA, that can.
It's great that ALPA gave the three richest contracts back in 2000/2001. Since then, even with the stated synergies and potential of a powerhouse merger, not so good. I have talked to my reps in my base, and they don't seem that enthuised. Did the MEC manage their expectations?
I want to hear positive things from the MEC. I want to see a positive opener, and I want to be treated like a star. I'm not feeling the LUV.