32K starting pay is not competitive in this current labor market and the market will only continue to tighten. Less than 5% of the pilot group moving to AA annually is not solid career progression.

50K starting pay is competitive (Endeavor). 10% of the group moving to AA every year is competitive (Piedmont).

The short upgrades did the trick 6-18 months ago. Now the company needs more to attract and retain in this competitive and tightening market.

American has the money to make us competitive. Our MEC understands our leverage and market conditions. I'd guess, three months or less and management's back with something better.