Originally Posted by
Dharma
I've only seen "contumacious" used by one other person, and that was by an ALPA attorney in the DPA hacking case. It's in the court transcript I believe someone posted on Chit Chat, and maybe here. If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, you are choosing the right person.
It's normal to feel uncertainty and a lack of confidence at the end game. Join the crowd.
Restoration has many different meanings. What is restoration for a 1986 hire is different than a 2007 hire.
I don't doubt the differences a diverse pilot group of 13000+ with ages ranging from 20s to 64+. 2001 hires also have a different perspective, as due the pilots from a non-Delta legacy background.
I am not nervous (your word) because I have been to this rodeo before. I am dismayed at the lack of resolve because again I will be presented with an agreement that has nothing in the form of QOL gains and pay that is not industry leading. This is likely the best/only opportunity for real gains and we seem to be wasting it on forming new disciplinary and pay review boards. My, how far we have fallen. The end will only come when management agrees to the more that reasonable December table position.
There is no reason to accept anything less. If his takes years, that is on management. For those who have the most to lose or gain from this contract it will be well worth the wait. I could have 20 years remaining under the baseline set by this contract. Many will have 30+. The damage done by QOL concessions won't even be felt by most of the YES men.