Originally Posted by
Timbo
Do you have any idea, how Airline Pilot Pay got to be right up there with Doctor's and Lawyers pay, in the first place?
Any idea how many pilot groups had to strike against management teams who tried to get them to fly more, for less?
Any idea of how many of our own guys committed suicide when they were laid off in 2001? Any clue at all as to what it has taken to get to where we are today?
Here's a hint, Proactive Appeasement did NOT bring Airline Pilot Pay up above buss driver pay.
If you are not willing to fight for restoration, you don't deserve it.
That is true to a point. Management will roll over you but each situation is unique. I believe our current series of gains is unique and these are slightly different times.
One does not head into negotiations in our current situation angling for a strike. That endgame would come much later if we would be released by the NMB after having them push us - for years - to come to a solution. Is waiting for years something you would like?
Or would you at least prefer to negotiate first and see what could be gained. It seems that Delta is flush with cash and would likewise prefer to negotiate.
To bring up going on strike 7 1/2 months prior to our amendable date is . . . foolhardy . . . to put it mildly.