My opinion (worthless)
Our industry has been reset with the bankruptcies. We will never make anywhere near what pilots did in the past. This United contract is definitely not concessionary as a whole. It is lagging behind the Delta contract though by a few years. I don't think anyone on this board's personal minimums were met, but this TA will pass. The pay rate increases are significant enough that the majority will not want to gamble with them. We are pilots. Pilots are conservative and avoid risks. Most pilots will not risk losing these raises. Unfortunately, the days of negotiating industry leading are over. We now negotiate industry standard which means after this contract, our industry will be maxed out other than getting COLA. I was really hoping this contract would up the Delta contract. I thought it was possible because of the huge scope concessions to match Delta's. I also really thought all furloughees would be made whole. I figured Delta made that the new industry standard. This TA is a disappointment, but again, it is not concessionary as a whole. I would vote no, but I have never voted yes on anything.