Originally Posted by
MX727
People flew draft, picked-up straight time extra trips, sold back massive vacations, flew DP's. There were several weather events and operational emergencies that pilots fell all over themselves to help out the company with. That's what we are doing. Why wouldn't the company drag their feet? They just got through another peak season under a less expensive contract. Think they'll try for another? The negotiating committee doesn't have any ability to force management to negotiate. The company will negotiate when it is in their best interest.
I agree with everything you say.
I actually like the fact the the Negotiating Chair seemed to finally have a strong, get tough public position "Houston we have a problem". However, most recent message seems like a little bit of back pedaling.