A MEMO FROM RICHARD

At Delta, we believe long-term success requires that our people, customers and investors win together.

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In that spirit I think Capt. Donatelli should approach Mr. Anderson and constructively engage him with the following request:

Due to the enormous past sacrifices of all Delta pilots and the critical role we have played in this company's recovery from bankruptcy and subsequent phenomenal profitability, it would be entirely appropriate for the Delta pilots to be included in the 4% April 2015 pay increases.

This would be a large gesture of goodwill on the part of management and a small down payment toward the Contract 2015 negotiations which coincidentally will also begin on that same day, April 1, 2015.

This small gesture, when applied simultaneous with a company-wide wage adjustment, would have the added benefit of somewhat "flying under the radar" of both Wall Street and the other employee groups.

This request seems entirely appropriate and completely equitable.
Let's see if constructive engagement is a 2-way relationship or if it only works when management wants something.