Originally Posted by
757Driver
Hardly the best contract ever and why on earth do we always rely on some other Pilot group, (see Delta), toeing the line while we cling to coat tails and vote yes at every turn? We had a chance to lead the industry when we merged but were so busy tripping over each other to "get the deal done" and stop those seat stealing CAL scum that we settled AGAIN. There are so many holes in our current CBA that could have been plugged but once more we caved and settled for much less than we should have supposedly all in the name of moving on.
Pathetic at best.
Admittedly its still early in the year, but I'd like to highlight the above post and hoist it into the spotlight. I think it just might wind up being the post of the year. Unfortunately, far too many worship the hourly rate alone, and never stop to consider the value of powerful contractual language. Language which our recently retired pilots enjoyed in the past (while they were getting paid soft time, or enjoying more time off at home, or on vacation, etc). Unfortunately, that language was discarded considered as by-catch. Much to the glee of Willis and the board.