Sort of...but only one component. Current market forces don't necessarily favor pattern bargaining on base components of pay.

Record profits are good for variable comp...bonuses, profit sharing, etc. Base compensation is largely driven by the supply and demand for class labor which hasn't changed except at the smaller, regional-type operations.

There is a misconception that base comp gets driven by profitability. It doesn't. However, your variable comp component has a good chance of rising significantly.

With an amendable date in 2017 and a likely settlement point somewhere in 2019, only time will tell. No skin in the game, but I'm hoping for good things between now and then.