Originally Posted by
Timbo
Karnak, I've asked many times, of many people, but have never gotten an answer:
Why are we NOT using the same strategy we used for C2K
Why not "Restore the Profession" right now? (I've still got my tie tack)
In light of the fact that to Save Delta, we gave up historic pay cuts, QOL work rules (PBS) and losses in benefits and retirements, why are we not DEMANDING to be restored, now that the industry has consolidated, and every Major is making Historic Profits?
How much more money does Delta have to earn before we DEMAND to be restored to our pre-bankruptcy pay/benefits? Is $4.5 Billion not enough? Is $6 Billion not enough? How about $10 Billion, still too little?
Why won't our MEC even address how much of those profits came directly from OUR pay/benefit cuts?
The MEC acts as if the Lost Decade never even happened. WHY?
The Karnak's/Shiznit's/Sailingfud's can't answer that Timbo. They can only deflect it. The truth is that this MEC administration won't use the strategy you used in C2K because that strategy worked. They know damn well it would work today...which is exactly why they scrupulously refuse to use it.
Our MEC administration sees themselves as partners with management. They are all-in on that strategy and tbey've gone too far down that road to stop now. The difficulty comes in their inability to admit it...which explains the process of: 1. Initial big talk, 2. Weasel words, 3. Accept whatever management says to accept. If the MEC administration just went right to step 3, they know too many pilots would be angry with them. This system allows them to keep the warm partnership with their management family members, while providing cover and stealth from the members so members don't decode the plan until it's too late.
Why we continue to allow this is incredible. It is truly amazing how successful Ford & Harrison has been in handling DALPA.
Carl