Originally Posted by
aa73
Guys and gals,
We all need to settle down and wait to see this thing in contract language, the final product. At that point make an informed decision.
My personal opinion, this thing will pass by a large percentage if sent out to a vote.
Merry Christmas to all,
73
The problem with sending it out to a vote is the average line pilot is fairly uninformed on what can or will happen either way.
The BOD is educated (or should be) and fully understands the ramifications of a yes/no nod.
Personally, I would much rather a very well educated limited group made up of our group demographic make this decision than 13,000 uneducated people (ie FAs voting "No" just to show they were unhappy, even though they wanted it).
From what the APA has already shown, they don't intend to sell anyone out.
However I have a hunch that come the next contract cycle, these same things will be on the table as company "must haves". Just something to think about. Personally, I'm happy if the BOD is happy and they feel they have extracted every penny of value that they can.
But what I DON'T want to happen, is taking our marbles and storming out, throwing a tantrum like a 3 year old.