Originally Posted by Purple Drank

Satch...in short, yes. I'll risk an indefinite period of no wage growth. It's absolutely essential to let the company know we're not going to accept a bad deal just to get it done.

Furthermore, let's see MD go on record with the same message. "We will take as long as necessary to attain a contract befitting Delta's record profits--as witnessed by massive increases in every meaningful measurement--including executive compensation [insert stat here].

Let's get it on the record now, and launch an offensive. I'm tired of the company taking the initiative and DALPA always reacting/caught a step behind.

I guess I disagree with the premise that we "aren't offering anything." First, we should note that most guys on the property contributed very heavily when times were bad. That loan is due. There is no reason to give more now.

What we have to "offer" is labor peace. RA relies heavily on the perception that Delta is above labor strife. It's a big part of his move to make Delta an "investment grade" organization. If picketing starts and things get messy, investors--already gunshy about airline stocks--will bolt.