Originally Posted by
TED74
I'm thinking this forum is a dangerous place. I've spent days glued to it, happy how many people (here) plan to vote no. I've talked with most of my Delta buddies, who all think the TA stinks (but not all of whom can vote).
Then, I go fly the line and 100% of the Captains I've flown with (1 of 1) say "The pay is pretty good...we won't get more if we go back, I'm probably a yes" (thence commenced much discussion and he was receptive to the alternative - or appeared to be so).
Based on my statistically insignificant friend pool, I think the younger guys are pretty on-board with voting this down. But what about the As??? Especially those who don't "waste their time" here...I'm worried that the resistance isn't more organized.
You should be worried. Most of the captains have been around the block. They understand timely money in the pocket. They also understand that going back to RA for more is a silly thing to believe in. They understand that the next stop is the NMB and what happens down that road. Please see SWA, UPS, Fedex, Former US Airways, former AA.
Funny, my FO on my trip thinks it is a slam dunk Yes. Also, our jumpseating 767ER FO said it was a no brainer Yes as well. Both cited that history is littered with examples of not getting materially superior agreements after failed ratification or rejected TAs. Both also thought the NMB would laugh in DALPA's face when we demand more. Besides, looking at fixed pay plus PS, who could argue with AA + 20% or more?
Must admit, I wasn't going to argue against them. Smart FOs.