Originally Posted by
buzzpat
To your point Scambo, resignations should send a signal to both DALPA and DAL that this isn't the end all, be all. We are the best, right? We treat our employees well, right? Well, when some if the best say sayonara there's something wrong. That's how it affects future negotiations. And when contracts allow for junior/furloughed guys to be taken advantage of for compensatory gains by senior guys, that also affects negotiations.
Simply, we, as an industry leading and world leading pilot group need to overcome the temptation to be greedy at the expense of our own. I'm no longer a new hire and I see things much more clearly. We eat our young and management loves it. I don't really aspire to get involved with the union but I'll be damned if I'll continue to watch our current mode of business to continue.
A lot of you like to bag on Carl. I get it. But, you know, Carl, a senior dude, gets it way more than most of you. Delta pilots, IMHO, are self-absorbed and selfish. Why would I naturally be fraternally connected to that?
I was right there with you Buzz. Being furloughed gives a total new perspective on unity and what people are made of because it becomes apparent in those tough times. I think our group is no different than the greater population when looking out for self-interest. Our whole culture/pilot group have moved toward short-term thinking just as wall street. The greater good has been lost on "what's in it for me." And "BTW I want it right now, if not yesterday!!" It will take great leadership or crisis or both to change it. I agree with you that Carl gets it.