Originally Posted by Cyio

But leverage only works if both parties see it. I argue that NK doesn't see a problem, hence our "leverage" can go pound sand. I agree, once (if) a JCBA comes into play, then we have leverage for sure, but the economy and aviation world could crash by then, at which point our leverage once again goes out the door. I wonder if our MEC has even approached the company with options to improve pay in the short term, say a 12-24 month LOA?

I am sincerely not trying to flame or argue, just trying to get an idea of things. There is real "pain" at the lower seniority levels right now and I just wonder how long we will hold onto this potential leverage argument at the expense of low pay, no insurance and poor seniority growth.