Originally Posted by
pipe
99.9% of the time I agree with Albie and he is often the voice of reason. I could be convinced that the smart move is to accept this and move on except for one MAJOR problem:
SIX YEARS!!
If it was a four year deal, one could lick their wounds and move on, mentally preparing for the next round. With this deal, it will account for half or more of our career for many of us. It's just not good enough for that (and I'm talking pay/retirement numbers only)
Pipe
Pipe,
I am on the fence. I want to hear from the dissenters their vision going forward if we kick it back.
I can live with current book for the next few years. Nobody is getting furloughed and the company isn't going into chapter 11 if we do not get a deal. If there is a solid, reasonable plan to get more I am listening. I like the deadheading and some work rule improvements, but just have a hard time not improving A plan for a mere 1% B plan bump.
I don't think the NMB is our ally right now. That does not mean a mandatory yes vote, however. I plan on listening to the road shows and asking a lot of questions.