Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I think that is the first time I have mentioned profit sharing with the rates. When SW was getting profit sharing and Delta was not it was certainly mentioned often on the forums. Personally I would rather monetize the profit sharing and have it built into the rates. Most on here feel differently and seem to value it greatly. Profits in the airline industry go away fast.
If you want to monetize the PS, that's fine. But that should not be part of the consideration for the upcoming contract as far as pay rates go. Delta IS going to be making money, and lots of it over the course of the upcoming contract. So that monitization of the PS should be over and above the pay increases we should get in this contract. Good luck getting the company to buy off on THAT, but if you think it can be done I'll listen. I'd still rather takes my chances with the likes another Barry Obama in the WH, but to trade it for pay "security"?? nuh uh. The loudmouths are right on this one. We shouldn't pay for our raises with a PS reduction.