Originally Posted by
Han Solo
You're not taking a bullet for the Delta pilot group, you're dodging a bullet aimed at the E9 pilots. Voting no for this (if you get to vote) helps both groups, not just 1. Doesn't it make you scratch your head that there was ZERO negotiation at your MEC level and now they want to ram-rod this down your throats without a vote?
I recognize this is a done deal at the E9 level, too many Americans will trade their future for something shiny now, I don't agree with that attitude but I accept that lack of wisdom prevails. Delta management is the typical playground bully, you don't negotiation or reason with bullies, you kick their butts. We may win or lose in arbitration but the only way Delta management learns a lesson is a good kick in the teeth, hopefully they get one in this instance.
Thank you for interest in our MEC business. While we greatly appreciate you giving us advice that benefits your MEC and not ours. I think we collectively will disregard that advice. DALPA sees this as a contract violation as spelled out in JA’s letter. Let DALPA use their tools to fight this contract violation. Don’t come here spewing your high and mighty crap about how we are undercutting the industry. This is not Skywest. Remember, Delta pilots gave up that scope in the first place, not Endeavor pilots.
If EDVALPA kills this, is DALPA going to use their collective bargaining power to secure progression for Endeavor pilots?