If memory serves, the '98 strike raised the end-of-contract 12 year CA pay on the DC-9 up to $197/hr (did not affect me at the time). And, we had a 65% FAE pension to boot, which was funded at 102% of what was the max. allowed under IRS rules. (was hoping that this would one day affect me). Also, if memory serves, didn't management attempt to pre-fund either 1999 or 2000 contributions, but was dis-allowed due to too-favorable tax savings for the Company. AND, as was quoted earlier, the 'B' fund elimination did NOT affect 90% + of the pilot group, but we, as a group, stood up for that minority. THAT, in my opinion, is what the defining moniker on the ALPA pin constitutes as "Unity". I was very glad we did not agree to simply what the "50% + 1" would have settled for, and as a pilot group, we were all very well served by C1998. So, please include me in the group who "thinks it was worth it".
Respectfully