Originally Posted by
finis72
Scambo, Those are great ideas but in the real world not a reality. I think at first reading we can do better in some areas then current TA but as always there is risk involved. In 3 years we could be negotiating a new contract from a 20% higher base, then your suggested pay rates would not be unreasonable or we could still be negotiating this TA and your rates would still be considered unreasonable by the NMB. Who knows ? There is always risk involved, ask the AA guys about the contract they turned down early Sep. 2011. Still unsure of my vote but leaning no.
I agree that in 3 years ... In 3 years I could be dead, in 3 years a comet could smash into the earth...
My suggested payrates and other contract aspects are not only reasonable, they are do-able. Maybe just not with this pilot group and obviously not with this MEC.
I just don't see any reason to have a CB Agent or a NC or any union anything if this is what is brought. The time for being all agreeable and sweet is over, just like the company wants it.