Originally Posted by
Professor
I agree with all of that Carl.
The only presupposition you make I question is the idea that the NMB would think DL bargained in bad faith, when they offered industry leading rates and work rules that met or exceeded most other carriers.
At some point I agree that management blinks. Question is when? I don't know or even have a guess.
First, this TA takes us backwards. Since our current contract did not lead the industry in any section (Source DALPA contract comparison), your description of this TA as industry leading is simply and demonstrably wrong.
My supposition of the NMB calling out management for bad faith negotiations was based on the further supposition by some here that management would simply shut the door to further negotiations. That would be bad faith negotiating under the RLA. Yet another pressure point against management.
We have tremendous leverage if we vote this TA down.
Carl