Originally Posted by
FlyZ
Yep, I read it the same way.
"We have an opportunity to"
- not "We WILL"
"cement gains"
- not "negotiate for significant gains" (What does this mean, btw? Aren't our current gains already cemented by way of our existing contract?)
"put into motion"
- not "set a new precedent with Contract 2015"
"the kind of"
- weak speak - ALPA is so good to always leave themselves an out
"long-term, upward trajectory"
- In other words, ain't gonna happen on this contract, but maybe next time.
"that our pilots have told us so many times they desire;"
- through a top secret survey we would sooner die than release to the pilots lest they become aware they don't stand alone in their high expectations
"to put the keystone....."
Blah blah blah - absolutely painful to read.
"in the bridge..."
- This will not be a historic contract, but it may, might, could possibly be the link to a somewhat good contract well in the future.
Absolutely right. I said this prior to TA2012 and I'll say it again. This MEC administration (exactly like the previous) spends every day strategically planning how to MIScommunicate with members. It's a constant effort to communicate while misinforming.
Remember all the daily emails from the MEC explaining every detail of how the Section 6 process will work, the NMB and the RLA? Now we have to go digging for the above referenced document by logging in to ALPA.org, then the MEC, then click on a banner ad. As bad as this weasel-worded document was, it's telling that it didn't come via email...you have to go looking for it. This tells me Donatelli was worried that he may have accidentally said something substantive while weasel-wording.
Krispy Kreme product of the week: "The Donutelli" - Mostly holes and a poor value for your money. Get them while they last though because it's a fleeting opportunity.
Carl