Originally Posted by
UGBSM
In an upward pattern bargaining environment a shorter contract is better than longer. Standard contracts used to be four years. So only three years is a plus IMO.
Presumably we may have a chance to pattern after SWA and FDX and UPS if we turn this TA down. They make a big deal of these other airlines not having an agreement yet, but also don't mention that it is usually best to be last in line when negotiating raises. So it could actually behoove us to wait.
Unless you believe that there is little upside to waiting for the industry to top out before you set "industry leading" rates.
The no voters aren't voting no because of the money. The money is grossly inadequate, but the TVM thing can balance it out once you accept that the bankruptcy cuts were permanent. The company didn't borrow our money. We gave it to them or bought our jobs if you want to look at it that way. The pilots are voting no because of the sick leave, JV, and with-holding trips from first officers.