Originally Posted by
pilotc90a
Part of the problem with so many voters inclined to vote yes, is there are many within the last 5 years of their career and holding out for the perfect contract doesn't benefit them. A 1% raise would more than zero. I get it, don't like it, but I get it.
I think the demographic is changing, but will take a long time to get back to where the dominant voting block could retire at anytime. There may also be a bit of Stockholm syndrome after the 9-11/SARS/Asian banking crisis/BK/Black Swan catastrophe.
UM...NO.
Because some of these guys are seeing their last contact, it HAS TO BE HUGE! A piddley 1% raise won't do squat for them. They would be much more inclined to vote NO for a 1% raise, and wait it out.