Originally Posted by
BenderRodriguez
So that 8% was a throw away in your mind or are you expecting it at the amendable date in addition to whatever we will be getting? Or is it now mandatory? If we get 6% or even 10% on Jan 1, is that sufficient?
Clearly this pilot group is now fully eyes open, and won't be voting in a contract that's not significantly higher in value than the failed TA, whether that be the same pay with less concessions or measurably higher pay in exchange for some of the concessions. So, given that retro pay to 07/01/2015 is likely off the table now, I think we're talking 15 / 3 / 3 minimum, and that's only if almost all of the most onerous concessionary areas are neutralized.
Pressure is building, and someone is going to have to blink. For once, I think the advantage of patience is finally on our side. If we hold strong, we'll get what we want as demographic factors continue to strain the company's resources, and, barring a significant external catastrophe, it will have a higher total value than the failed TA.
Also, you need to stop mis-using the term "line item veto" when what you really mean is "litmus test."