Originally Posted by Gearjerk

Mr. P. Drank,

That was a great post! Bravo!

Honest question: Don't you think if you posted "reasons" of your ALPA disdain, vs "one-line ALPA attack ads", more would listen?

There are numerous individuals on the thread alone who've put you on an "ignore list" from how you deliver your message. One 777-driver in particular, (sorry, get Timbo/Scambo confused) who call you his "most unimportant" person.

I agree with you. ALPA-National sucks Donkey Kong. I also agree that we should've made "greater" gains in this last contract negotiation.

*alert* Honest question: How were greater gains possible when we were already ahead of our peer groups, sans Southwest? How were we supposed to stomp our feet, & pound our fists on the table when we were ALREADY making more than American, United, US Air, & all the other LCC's?

I agree, the management of "old" Delta was incompetent, greedy, & probably lazy too. (Or at least misinformed by their V.P.'s?) The management we have now has taken us, & will continue to keep us ahead of the competition. WITH THAT BEING SAID, they still have a company to run, with great efficiency, & shareholders to keep happy, & possibly "impress" every so often.

I'll buy you a beer if we ever happen to meet, but for the most part, just feel that we're in a really good spot. With the looming retirements, & the inability for the regionals to find their 1500hr. new-hire requirements, we'll continually be in the "driver's seats" for future contract negotiation.

Good day,

GJ