So at risk at being declared a member of the 12 Angry Men Club, here it goes;

Management drew a "Line in the sand" over retirement. There was "No more money" to be had. This came from the same management negotiation team that purposely delayed negotiations, after a good faith 3% raise when the contract was amendable. And our negotiating team believed this enough to bring us this TA? I am so confused.

Look I know there are some gains and money in this contract. I am not asking for the moon when it comes to a new contract, just to pay us for what we are worth with very little room for interpretations. To tell me that I am to take a contract that leaves me with a retirement with roughly 50% the buying power as someone who retires today makes me a fool by voting yes. And my gosh there are way too many concessions in a TA brought to us during record profits/growth.

Listening to the Q/A was very disheartening, as answers were spun towards voting "Yes.". Hearing an ALPA lawyer basically shut someone up over a legit question about the TNT purchase was just plain wrong. (Listen lawyer, you did not answer the question) I surely hope this thing doesn't pass 51/49, but I fear it will. Please ALPA, tell everyone the good and the bad.

Serenity Now!