Originally Posted by
TED74
Eleven....
Already decided how you're voting before you see any details?
Originally Posted by
TED74
I wasn't around for the famous DALPA sales job last time. I'm cautiously optimistic they learned their lesson, though, and hope this time is different. If it's NOT different, where do the opposing perspectives come from and how do they reach the masses? Please tell me this forum isn't the only alternative info source?
As it sounds like you're new here I would caution you to take anyone's opinion (mine included) with a grain of salt. We all have our biases whether we like it or not, and are guilty to some degree of projecting our views on others - this is only magnified at contract time.
If you're looking for the best chance of finding out the real story, you need to get close to the source - call your reps, engage the SME's and negotiators when you see them in the lounges, at PUBs and roadshows. Read the comm put out by the MEC, and question it critically if it smells like BS. Verify the source and credibility of any rumor before you let it spool you.
The vast majority of sound bites being spread around are only loosely anchored in reality, if at all. It is your responsibility to yourself, your family and your fellow pilots to do your own analysis and, only then, make the best decision you can.