Originally Posted by
Whidbey
Just my opinion, but personally I would rather negotiate a little harder now and risk our negotiations extending into Obama's (likely) second term rather than sign a substandard contract that risks entering the mid phase of NMB involvement just as a (IMHO likely) Republican president comes into office.
You're right Whitt, I should have added the caveat "to the extent that we're allowing it to effect our decision."
I'm not supporting a no vote based on any prediction of next year's presidential election and the resultant NMB memebership.
DALPA is putting forward the argument that I should vote YES at least partly based on their prediction of future NMB behavior, behavior which is gleaned from an analysis that has intentionally introduced selection bias, just like the pay increase chart from 2008-2015. As they are putting forward this argument, it is appropriate to analyze its merits. Have ALPA's NMB analyses included the fact that the last major airline strike was approved and executed under a second term democrat?
I'm voting no because this agreement surrenders 70 large regional jets, the work rules do not appreciably improve my quality of life, and the compensation falls well below the dollar amount for which I'm willing to be gone half or more of each month.
Originally Posted by
whitt767
Voting No based on your prediction of this years' Presidential election is REALLY foolish.
Agreed. I would however add that it is foolish to vote yes based on fear, as you have permanently signaled your unwillingness to fight for anything more than what is given.