Originally Posted by
tomgoodman
Both sides in a negotiation have constituents to satisfy, so they are almost forced to open with extreme positions and perform a choreographed dance toward an agreement. Attempting to be "reasonable" by opening with something closer to the middle ground simply changes the location of the middle ground.
Absolutely 100% correct.
But this new ALPA has a new vision. It's a vision based on considering management to be valued partners and negotiate based on what's best for the partnership. It is only through this new vision where the company's success will undoubtedly trickle down to pilot group in a sustained manner instead of the boom-bust cycle. That's our new reality.
Carl