Originally Posted by
More Bacon
You don't think there is a different negotiating climate to be recognized as employees at a company making billions -- vs. a company losing billions?
Absolutely. No argument from me there. Because Delta is making a profit, the Delta pilots will get a better contract.
But reality still needs to be faced.
This forum and the DALPA forum have had free rein for the last couple of years creating "facts". Now that DALPA has introduced information that is not congruent with those facts, it has created distrust. I'm sure this is part of the reason for people to turn to alternative forms of representation because the "facts" from that group back up the emotions that have been displayed here for so long. it makes them feel comfortable.
As humans, we make decisions based on a combination of emotions and facts. When the two are so different as they are now (think Roger and 88), it creates uncertainty and fear.
Right now, the perceptions of many do not match what is being presented as facts. It's really hard on some people and they are scared and angry.