Originally Posted by
Denny Crane
Let me ask you this... Looking at the long term, what kind of raise do you see us getting in the next contract if we are already ahead of American in (pay and two years earlier entering negotiations)?
Denny
If this TA goes through, I have no doubt that the next TA will be a similar steady raise. 15-20%
Like you said though, as long as we lead the industry, we are in a position of weakness at the negotiating table. Neither the company nor the NMB will take our side. That is one of the costs for having a smooth, early, and leading contract.