Originally Posted by
CMFIC
I wouldn't get that upset with folks from Frontier or JB airing their frustrations at the outcome of our contract. Our vote will make their negotiations that much more difficult. It would be no different than if Southwest's last agreement was our current pay rates plus givebacks of many QOL items. That would have frustrated some of us... and made our road more challenging.
That being said, our group should invest wisely any additional income that may come with C2018 so we can each be in a position to turn down a substandard offer next time around, should it be presented.
It's been fun, Peace
Yep. People living beyond their needs or being in debt from horrible first year pay played a big part this time around. Being financially stable gives you much more leverage. We litterally have captains that don’t contribute to their retirement to get the match. I guess they planned on living with their kids when they turn 65.
I shouldn’t expect differently results. There will still be plenty working paycheck to paycheck while their brand new car bakes in the employee lot 15 days a month. Makes complete sense.