Originally Posted by sailingfun

Here is what was completed and what we had opened before the Dec surprise.
Tentative Agreements
ALPA and Delta have reached Tentative Agreements (TA) on the following sections. All TAs, which reflect full contract language, are subject to approval by the Delta MEC.
• Section 6 – Relocation
o (TA) Gains secured. Greater flexibility for qualifying moves, increased reimbursements and allowances. Increased insurance limits.
• Section 15 – Physical Examinations o (TA) Improved pilot protections.

• Section 18 – Grievances
o (TA) Improvements to discipline transparency and processes.
• Section 19 – System Board of Adjustment
o (TA) Clarified language to reflect current practices and incorporated System Board decision.
• Section 20 – Seniority
o (TA) Improvements for furloughed probationary pilots.
• Section 21 – Furlough and Recall
o (TA) Improvements to furlough protection.
Open and Active Sections
• Section 5 – Lodging and Expenses
o Currently open and active. A disparity remains between the Company and ALPA on per diem and crew meal provisions.
• Section 7 – Vacation
o Currently open and active. Wide disparity remains between Company and ALPA positions. Delta is 7th in the
industry in total vacation value. For more information, see C2019: Road to the TA 19-09 Section-by-Section:
Vacation.
• Section 8 – Deadheading
o Currently open and active. There is a wide disparity between Company and ALPA positions regarding deadhead seat provisions. Delta pilot contractual deadhead provisions are some of the worst in the industry, and repeated attempts to address this issue with the Company outside of negotiations have largely been ignored. For more information see C2019: Road to the TA 19-06 Section-by-Section: Deadhead.
• Section 13 - Leaves of Absence
o Open and active. The Company recently responded to this section three months after ALPA’s initial proposal.
• Section 16 – Crew Augmentation and International Operations o Openandactive.
• Section 22 – Filling of Vacancies o Openandactive.
• Section 24 – General o Openandactive.