Originally Posted by The Chow

Skyvector,

No one said this was going to be an easy road. And there will indeed be repercussions for us at L-AE. But the last time we voted yes, we were rewarded with 2 base closures, 2 fleet returns and a management team that wanted another bite at the apple. This was after the NDA fleet plan our previous union sold us which turned into fraking furlough protection.

I was originally going to vote yes, right up and until the MEC killed it. That was when republic stated they were parking 27 airplanes and taking a $20 million hit in revenue. I mean, that is a lot of money, and all because they couldn't find the pilots. That gave me some time to reflect.

This POS proposal was for 10 years. Was I really supposed to believe this management team when they stated that if the flow doesn't attract new hires, they'll work with our union to increase pay?

Was I supposed to believe a management team that had no teeth in a contract in case they broke our contract? SnapBacks? Penalties? Nothing. Not a single bit of recourse available us accept an aurgerous
court process that takes years to settle.

If they do indeed shut us down, as they promised the first time around, then they can explain the pilot shortage to the FAA and Congress. Remember these guys are trying to get the 1500 rule relaxed. And I do believe that they we're be honest the first time stating they were going to Comair us.

Best thing for us now is to pressure our union to help us get on at other carriers. Endeavor is offering interview prep and resume help. We should immediately start down that path.