Originally Posted by cessna157

Many are making a good point here, those opposed aren't keeping an open mind. If I was in the bottom 60%, and I knew that my job would be eliminated, albeit it in 4 months or 4 years, I would have voted no. I realize the ramifications of voting no, I'd be on the street sooner. But I would prevent a precedence from being set, a precedence that would follow me to my next job.

Very real ramifactions of each vote:
No: Out of a job in 12 months due to accelerated aircraft returns. Move to a lateral job with an industry standard/leading contract in 8-15 months.

Yes: Out of a lower-paying job in 30 months due to announced aircraft returns. Furlough, search for a job, but due to majors renegotiating RFP rates, hiring has stalled due to uncertainty.

(I realize this may be extreme and worst case scenario, I think many would say it is a very real possibility)

And before the flame baits start, let me say that I personally made a lateral move and took a 4 year pay cut/reset voluntarily. So I can speak with some authority here.