Originally Posted by
MikeF16
I didn't read all of the preceding 300 pages and am completely new so I really haven't formed an opinion yet. I do have a question though, just how much bargaining power do we have? I think I have a basic understanding of the arguments here, but if the company makes a "good" offer that isn't up to par of what many in here are asking for, won't we just run into the same problem the AA FAs ran into where binding arbitration limits would be significantly lower than what the company is likely to offer before arbitration anyway?
Mike,
A no vote is as simple as pushing the no button. Not that I am saying vote no at this point.
Our situation is completely different from AA's. They mandated a certain negotiation environment which is completely different than ours.
The issues currently discussed here have as much to do with past history and a survey that steered one to certain responses. This contract needs to restore and exceed contract 2000 in all areas corrected for inflation. This used to be a career. Now it's just a good job.
Can someone post c2k pay tables for the new guys...a contract implemented 14 years ago.