Originally Posted by
UGBSM
You don't "know" what RA will do. I don't know what makes you think you know more than the negotiators know. Why would you take your chances? Why act on what you don't know? Why are pilots so willing to be such gamblers when it comes to their career? Its so unnecessary. It not up to you to guess at what RA will do. Act on what we do know. We have a deal in front of us. Our negotiators and MEC are in the best position to know the best course of action. This is it. Vote YES or NO based on whether you believe them or not.
If we all thought like this, the world would still be flat. Why take a chance sailing the Atlantic? Why take a chance landing on the moon? Why take a chance landing on the beaches of Normandy? Why take a chance fighting the British for our independence?
It sounds like you have blind faith in the negotiating committee and MEC. I am sure they would be happy to hear that. The problem is, the MEC and NC don't decide if this TA is good enough - we do. And it's not... but there are people that seem to think that because the MEC and NC say it's good enough, that it is. Neither of us know how mgmt will react if we vote down this TA, and I guess that is what you are afraid of. Fear of the unknown. Not everyone is scared, though.
It doesn't boil down to whether I "believe them or not". It's not about believing in them, it's about believing in yourself, and knowing what you are worth. Our pilot group has made tremendous sacrifices. It's time to be recognized for that. I'm not talking 40% raises and immediately C2K rates.
I'm talking NO CONCESSIONS.