Originally Posted by
tsquare
In your opinion it is reality. You seem to think that if YOUR version if what is acceptable isn't put before the pilot group that it will be a referendum on DALPA. Maybe.. it will, but probably it will not, IF in the opinion of the majority of the group it is an acceptable TA. YOU.. and Carl.. and the rest of the donuts will be unhappy, but that is to be expected. Everybody doesn't have to be orgasmic about the TA, they just have to be satisfied enough to vote yes. I am guessing that you are new to this because of the way that you have single issue no votes. Got news for ya pal... You will probably be disappointed, because as I have said before.. EVERYTHING.. and I mean EVERYTHING, is negotiable.
Rant on soldier, I am at peace with the process, and threats and donut BS doesn't scare me, other than the fact that it might mean 4 or 5 more years of a BK contract at a minimum..
Guessed wrong boy scout. I've been doing this airline rodeo for longer than you. Even have worked in ALPA and seen how other MEC's are run.
I understand that all it takes is 50% + 1.
I also back ALPA and not DPA. I've made that clear.
But myself and many others have ALPA on the short leash.
Oh, and I have more than one item that I'd vote no for. I have listed them here before.
I have seen your types before T. Fearful and overwrought with apprehension. They have past the apex of their airline career and are headed toward the twilight of it. In your case,this is probably the only job outside of working for Uncle Sam that you have ever had which is further limiting. Folks like this are traditionally the epitome of single issue voters. They want the $ now, quick before more years slip past and retirement arrives.
Scope, work rules, reserve, sick leave, disability, medical coverage.... won't be around long enough to be bothered with that.