Originally Posted by belliott

Hey Check...
I am one of those guys going from ~80k to 34k a year because of the reductions... and one of the bottom to get furloughed whenever that may occur. I am voting no. Unemployment or not I (like many... and it may have been foolish of me but hindsight is 20/20) dedicated my time as a "temporary Captain" to getting my 1k TPIC (still short but thats reserve life for you I guess) and basically spent the last 6 years "living to work"/honing my "craft".
-Sidenote- I apologize if this doesn't make literary sense but I didn't major in English but rather a Science (and not aviation).
I am a no vote because I feel this is a slap to the face. I've stated my opinion before but since I didn't vote our leadership (MGT that is) into power I don't feel it necessary to bail the company out.
I take issue with the fact that we, the employees, are stakeholders within the company and yet no word is mentioned whether the common stock available will be maintained or new stock will be issued upon emerging from BK. This is a common issue with companies operating within the confines of BK. We might have been idiots but there are some of us who bought into our own stock as we once believed in this company.
I have an issue with the "bridge program" not being a viable resolution to our longevity problem.
I disagree with the clause stating that the TA is null and void (as far as the ASA/aircraft is/are concerned) if we see any snapbacks in compensation.
I disagree with the fact that we (as a union) negotiated with DL mgt and not our own mgt (for better or worse mind you) because I think it sets a bad precendent for not only us in the future but other carriers. Just check the signature at the bottom of the TA.... its Anderson's.
I feel that our management staff has failed the company, the stakeholders, and our customers on multiple levels (I don't isolate this disappointment to just our current Mgt but all the way back to Trenary).
I have no argument to show that our aircraft going to other carriers would benefit the industry... I can only state that I have some morals to my name that leave me unable as a year 5-6 employee to vote in favor of this TA. I would rather see this company fold than vote for something I see as less than fair and equitable compensation for the experience and hard work I bring to the table.

Again I apologize for not being a wordsmith but those are my thoughts at this late hour.... whether they be right or wrong. They are my own beliefs... my grubby Copenhagen stained mind and fingers may not allow me the knowledge and insight that others more adept to political prowess (in terms of contracts and the future of regional airline may go) may have but I would rather stand for this industry, this profession, and this industrial sector in my own way than let someone else impose their beliefs upon me.

Thank you for having a laugh at our expense (I really do mean that) and fly safe/have fun.