Better yet, when new hires hit the APA dinner night, this is what the new folks need to hear, not the good ol "you won the lottery" circle [you know what]... I know we're all happy to be at AA, it may not seem like it in my last few posts, but I am blessed to be here.. Overall, most of us came from someplace not as good, but let's face it... we want a legacy, airline with legacy work rules. Unfortunately, we get a big jet airline with sub-regional work rules. History proves that our union doesn't have the talons to make a bite, but if the new hires are told the TRUTH about the massive contract disparity and they choose to go elsewhere before/during/after training..... well, the truth may have an impact. Getting that truth out has PROVED (in the new pay rate) that it makes an impact.

Tell new guys the truth... legacy jets, legacy hourly rate, but regional work rules and sub standard W2. This is fact, not a poke in the company eye. Everyone should know this....