Originally Posted by Ragtop Day

For the record, I am generally very opposed to touching the profit sharing formula. That being said moving the lower band can easily be calculated. I would consider lukewarmly accepting it if we are paid a premium. If they show the math and determine that the lower band concession is worth 3% W2, but give us 6% for it I might be ok with it.

Why the premium? Because the pilots will be used as scapegoats for the rest of the company just like last time. When the company puts out the memo changing profit sharing for everyone, somewhere in there will be a line telling employees how smart we were to do this and the rest of the employees should follow along....probably along with a big headline touting the raise they were going to get anyways. Without unions on the property, the company can change the payout (for non pilots) at will, but they reducing it would be bad for business. If they can show pilots leading the way, it is much easier to smooth over. The cost savings for them would be huge, and we should get part of it. Also, don't blend it in with other raises, separate it out so we can make in informed decision.

That all being said, the rest of the contract needs to be solid. Sure they are just rumors, I will need to see much better than what has been leaked (?) to even consider a yes vote.