Originally Posted by
Centra
According to the PSA MEC, they did not accept the first offer. They asked for a $10,000 Captain bonus and settled on $7,500. The original offer from AAG was $5,000. Consequently Envoy received (and presumably PDT) a $7,500 bonus as well for Captains. They also made attempts at other improvements.

I suppose it was the superior negotiating that led to PSA leaving extra money on the table. Envoy managed to capture that extra $ for senior FOs. I also know PSA didn't even bother with getting contract language before ratifying the changes. Talk about being in a hurry.
To use your words: THE MORE YOU KNOW.