After scope, the one thing the vast majority of our pilots agree on is pay. Our MEC chairman has stated many times he hears us. We want historic gains in our pay.

As line pilots we need to make our voices heard. We need a rock solid foundation on which to build C2015 so we don't wake up to another 4,8,3,3.

That baseline is the Delta pilot hourly rates from May 2004 date of signing. ONE PENNY LESS IS A "NO" VOTE.

The promised historic will be rates much higher than this date of signing, but as we all know and many have pointed out, pay comes in many forms.

These hourly rates are over a decade old.

In this historically profitable environment, there is no excuse not to attain these rates and more. If we fail to speak up and make our voices heard, we will get much less and a trainload of excuses.

Together we can carry the day. Our negotiators cannot fail if 12,000 Delta pilots walk into the room with them each and every session.

Spend 10 minutes a month communicating with your reps. Contacting the negotiating team.

Don't walk by your reps when they do crew room presence. Stop, introduce yourself. Thank them for their service. Then tell them the 2004 hourly rates are the minimum for your yes vote and your expectations are high.

Are you going to ride in the wagon or get out and help pull?

Speaking up will put dollars in your pocket. Improve scope and get you more time off.

Just do it.

Jerry