Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Lets be factually correct here. DALPA approached the company to open early. The company agreed. They did not approach us. We opened 3 weeks early on what is normally a 2 year process. I am not sure that translates into some crushing requirement the company needs.
What is different and more important then the early opening is the pace of negotiations. The company appears to be moving the process along when if they desired they could drag it out for years and years. They have decision makers directly involved. In past negotiations we would exchange a term sheet on a specific section and might not get a reply for months. They are getting things done in days. I still however rate the chances of a early contract as no better then 50/50. I just don't see the company as willing to put up the kind of cash it will take for a ratified contract just to get it done early. I hope I am wrong.
Good post.
I'd rather see a pragmatic, early contract resolution that puts money in our pockets sooner, than going for the "Hail Mary" pass on 4th and really long.
If (and I have no idea) management is trying to link replacement aircraft to scope concessions (more 76 seat airframes) that's a non starter, even as part of a "package." Hopefully that has been communicated clearly so everyone understands ... so that four years from now the headlines don't read "Financially troubled Delta Air Lines alleges the Delta Pilots Association has organized an illegal job action..."