Originally Posted by
CaptCoolHand
We will not go to arbitration.
The Alaska pilots didn’t lose anything. They just didn’t gain much in some areas. They did get significant hourly raises and better contributions to retirement. The award helps us. Just not as much as it could have.
Agreed. It raises the bar.
As far as binding arbitration - its pretty risky business. Can you imagine if the arbitrator ruled to not increase wages at all? They would be up the creek without a paddle and that is not worth it.