Originally Posted by
GolferNJ
Why aren't we going on the offensive? Insler should be on CNBC, Facebook, Twitter, etc... describing what the pilots of United have sacrificed over the years! Instead, we wait around until the next downturn, throw our hands up in the air and say "oh well, I guess we have to cave on scope"
It’s a little early to go on the offensive being that we’re only a few months past the amendable date. I’m all for a quick negotiation resulting in a superior contract, but I don’t know how having Insler go all at this point would be received by the public. There is public respect for what we do, but when the company points out what we earn, the 5 weeks of vacation, medical benefits, 16% B fund, free travel......... it is hard for a working family to feel much sympathy. If we want to be treated and paid like white collar professionals, then we should act the part. Negotiating in public won’t accomplish that. I’d love to have a contract to read right now but I don’t. Until then I’ll enjoy a pretty good contract and time at home with my family until the negotiating committee gives me something new to read.