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There will be an agreement. There is zero chance this will not happen. I'm sure someone at DALPA is already drafting their pitch to the pilot group explaining how they held the company's feet to the fire and that the threat of a grievance at the end of 120 days forced the company to give up more than they wanted to.
They'll explain that only a small number of long-call pilots utilized the contractual 3-hour acknowledgement and that there simply wasn't much leverage (ironically, this lack of leverage was created by DALPA).
They'll go on to explain that a grievance would've been "risky" and that we could've ended up with a much worse deal.
And that this deal was a substantial win for the pilot group and that the MEC will continue to capitalize on every negotiating opportunity in the future.
Blah, blah, blah...
Perhaps you are correct. Time will tell.
If the scenario unfolds exactly as you describe, particularly in regards to the lack of leverage created by the union and the boiler plate "risky" assessment of a grievance, it will be proof that our MEC and the chairman are no different than those prior that were ineffectual and unable to produce when it's critical to do so.
That plays right into the oppositions hands and that my friends could be a fatal error.
Perhaps you are not correct and that would give me hope. Soon we will know.
Have a Happy Easter everyone, where ever you are for it.