Originally Posted by
texaspilot76
Do you realize that negotiations are a give and take process? You have to be able to meet in the middle.
Everyone keeps throwing Delta's contract out as what ours should be based on. Well, guess what? We are not Delta. Delta is 7 years into their merger. We are not even combined yet! What happens when AA goes to combine reservations, etc., and everything goes to hell and it costs the company millions? There is a lot of risk for the company in the next few years. The fact that the company is offering us pay way above Delta when they have no obligation to shows that they are trying to foster a positive culture and make this a viable airline. All they are asking for is a few miniscule changes that will only affect a very, very small percentage of people in exchange for industry leading pay. I cannot believe the bullheadedness of all of you! It makes me sick!
What negotiations ?
Parker's original deal was slammed to the table. The APA's "wants" are not in play. This isn't negotiations, it's DICTATION. You're position wont change in 5-10 years. There will simply be another excuse of why whatever offer is presented should be accepted.
Parker RENEGED on his promise to pay Delta rates with this profitability. He's not. He's requiring the APA PAY for them. Are the F/A's paying for their raises with concessions ?
How about all the other employees getting that 4% ?
It's a slap in the face and clearly some of the APA reps are in bed with Parker to some degree, thus his extra boldness to screw us and belittle us at the same time.
WAKE UP KID !!!!