Originally Posted by
TED74
I don't know why they weren't listening bit hopefully they are now. And perhaps they were listening all along, but the pilots didn't start communicating until late in the game.
I don't care how the company views the MEC because I'm not sure it's relevant. The company doesn't reward anything...it tries to maximize profits and stock price (as every shareholder, including me, would expect). If the MEC is telling them they don't think the TA will pass, then the ball is back to the company.
I don't believe this offer is the last-best. I think it's the first-worst. And there's plenty of time to bring up the bar as the PS formula we're almost all happy with remains in place.
Would you negotiate with someone who says we have a deal and then says, well not really, just kidding? More importantly would you reward that behavior by offering them a superior deal? Remember, the MEC gave the green light for the table position. Most importantly, can you show me an example where that tactic has worked in this business? What airline union has actually pulled that off?