Originally Posted by
mikea72580
If only we could get these pilots to the top of ALPA leadership....
It's nice to see someone who gets it. This whole thing has been very frustrating and disappointing.
I think its a huge step in drawing the distinction between the two types of pilots at Delta. The one's who believe pay is EVERYTHING and the pilots who believe scope, benefits, and QOL are most important.
I feel like we are walking into an inevitable defeat this time, but I'm very encouraged that the newer pilots I talk to seem to be willing to make the financial sacrifices necessary to defend the profession and stop the erosion to many areas of our PWA. In 10 years, unlike today, that mindset will rest with the majority and I hope it results in placing the right kind of leaders in our union. These TA votes are getting closer and closer to 50/50 with each vote. And while its disappointing to be "improving" our profession by these margins, its a clear sign that there is a demographic mindset shift taking place.
I can't count the number of times Mike Donatelli has said pay is number one.
How much do you get paid without a job?
Scope is everything.
This JV block hour deal is a huge step backward and the first in death by a thousand cuts. The RJ deal all over again.
"We are drawing a line in the sand!"
Our PWA with these fools is written in pencil.