Jack,
Not one year ago there was complete denial from across the MEC that we would ever find ourselves in a position where Delta doesn't meet the numbers agreed upon in the PWA.
Its one thing when the company ignores our contract. It's another when the association tasked with upholding our legal agreements denies that there is a problem.
The good news is that recently that view has changed and ironically the catalyst was the last JV update and the infamous "fair share" comment.
I have recently spoken to a number of our current reps and DALPA guys and I have noticed a distinct shift in the way the AFKLM/AZJV (NAJV) is being viewed.
Across the board there is a tacit agreemnet that the company will not meet the share of flying target what was agreed upon in the PWA.
Finally todays update spells it out: "we are convinced the Company is not on a trajectory to measure in-compliance."
It is a big deal to communicate this in writing to all pilots and marks a dramatic change in in our relationship with the company when it comes to the JV.
While I'm not happy that we won't meet the percentages agreed to in writing in a legally binding contract, I am relieved to at least see a recognition of a developing problem, and that's a very important first step.
Cheers
George