Originally Posted by ocskyguy

So, what is your idea of a really great contract? I almost never work a day off. Can't be forced into it, or held out for company convenience. Quality of life? Well, I'm guessing that knowing exactly what day I get home and knowing that it is always safe to answer the phone definitely is a good place to start.

Oh, and I'm guessing 300-400K per year ain't too bad, either. Single digit seniority numbers come with a perk or two.

The duty day thing was just the last straw. DW had an excuse to not allow agreement every time that the parties got close. There was always a new thing put on the table to block the deal. Often, blindsiding our own negotiating committee. I firmly believe it was his intention to force a strike and make us the sacrificial lamb in the DHL carrier group to make a point.

Connie's finances? It's a privately held company, so nobody really knows but him. However, we are buying aircraft at a steady pace. And, although out of production, 400ERFs still command a good price. Money is coming from somewhere.

Speaking of buying airplanes, you are either hovering close to retirement, or full of **** about being at Evergreen before Connie bought his first 747. It was 1991.