R1200T,

I am one of those hung up on the STV issue. I have no plans on ever bidding either of these domiciles. I also think this might be the best deal we are offered regarding these FDAs. However, I have kids at home and don't want the "3 month vacation." I don't know if STV will ever happen or if it will go senior or not. Do you? I have had my time away in the military and still get plenty of it in the reserves. I pick a schedule that minimizes my time away from home. While this type of life may not appeal to you or others, it is my choice.

Again, I believe that this will probably be the best deal we are offered. And I would like to help those wanting to bid the FDAs, but I won't give the company to chance to involuntarily send me anywhere for 3 months (not even one month). They can send me there when I bid reserve or I might just decide I want to volunteer for a month or more, but it would be MY choice.

The bottomline: I don't think this LOA is that big of a deal either way. It isn't a good deal for ME and I won't blindly support the union at this time. The LOA isn't the end of the world, pass or fail. I am not bothered in the least of the ramifications, pass or fail. Will they hire foreign pilots, send new hires, etc? There is alot of doom and gloom, but in the end, it really won't be that big of a deal.

I suggest everyone taking a deep breath, vote in YOUR best interest, and move on.