Originally Posted by
oldmako
Most of the NO voters do not have that view. We want a better deal than we currently have, we do not wish to extend this one. 13 percent on top of this deal is just more cash with the same porous and concessionary contract.
Trip trading is largely non existent even though they are awash in reserve bodies. Reserve issues, Training pay, Vaca pay, PBS, 401k, SICK time accrual, etc etc etc all need work.
Most of the NO voters feel that the time is ripe to improve our contract and to secure a reasonable raise at the same time. If not now, when?
In addition to the big ticket items that James has mentioned, there are many smaller issues that need to be addressed. These issues will never be covered in contracts of perpetual extensions.
On that note, have you really been beaten this bad to believe we could never successfully negotiate a complete contract? If so, company-1, pilot-0.