Alright guys and gals, it's coming down to the wire for voting. Many of you who frequent the forum know my position. I have given many examples of how the TA is concessionary for the 70-76 seat pilots. In fact, if approved, the TA provides CRJ-900 pay rates that are the same as Mesa's existing rates (and they are in negotiations to raise those).

Those of you who fly the -200 and the ATR need to support the 700 (or future -900) pilots by voting no. This is called unity. The word "union" is a derivative. Many of you who have voted yes (and you can still change your vote) or plan to vote yes have admitted the TA is not very good, but don't want to wait for something better. This is ridiculous. We've waited this long and we can wait a few months more to really raise the bar. Our current contract (1998) was terrible and was voted down the first time. The Airtran pilots not only voted their's down, but recalled their MEC members for offering them such a bad TA.

A lot of you FO's say you just want your quick upgrade so it doesn't really matter. Why do you want your quick upgrade? So you can log PIC time to apply to a major airline. Why do you want to work for a major airline? Because they have good pay and work rules. Why do they have good pay and work rules? Because their union members fought hard for this and didn't cave against management. Believe it or not some of you will get stuck at ASA for various reasons and will have to live with the contract you voted for. Even if you plan to move on (as I do), leave the place better than you found it. Do the right thing. Don't let management win.