Originally Posted by
fanaticalflyer
Why not have the pay raise and still go into full Sec 6 talks. If they drag it out, which they always do then we lose nothing. Plus we have the Me Too DAL clause so we won't be left behind.
FF,
These are definitely valid points. I think the me-too clause, depending on how it's written, could make this vote a lot more difficult than it looks.
My NO vote is based on:
1. The company wants something
2. Extending the current UPA just pushes us even further into the unknown as far as a new contract (think 4-6 more years).
3. 13% equals a $500-800/month net for most FO's. I'm willing to wager that amount on getting a more complete Contract from Sec 6 openers in May especially since the company wants long haul flying relief among other things.
Regardless, I think you make some great points and if the actual language shows more than the actual rumors I think a YES vote would be more than reasonable.