Originally Posted by
capt707
Have a better idea? I think the point was to use something the company is very protective about. Remember the “contract Above all”? My guess you weren’t around for that. It really bothered the company and they actually sued the union and lost.
Agree. Sounds just fine to me.
The guys saying they have no confidence in getting a good contract are your own worst enemy. You say this in the cockpit, infecting others with your pessimism. The biggest hurdle to achieving a great contract isn't the MEC chairman, it's the line pilots solidarity and willingness to stay strong, unified and with the union, all that that means, and not making things easy and comfortable for those on the other side of the negotiations table.
A contract didn't get done LAST TIME until things were finally becoming uncomfortable for New York. Remember that, and all that it means. Focusing on ANYTHING else is self sabotage.