Originally Posted by
SharpestTool
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.
How incredibly shortsighted. I'm with Denny; this TA is about way more than dollars. I'm not insulted by the company's financial offer. They should offer us the minimum they think we will accept as that is their job. It's all the other garbage in here. QOL losses that might not seem bad individually, like increasing the TLV, pay no credit for vacation, and OE pull outs, add up to a lot more time at work. Sick leave is a total disaster on its own. Scope is carved out at the top and the bottom. The company reached for the stars on this and our NC gave it to them. Our MEC then punted their responsibility to say no right back to us. Time for us to grow a backbone and meet that responsibility. Easy no vote.