Originally Posted by
DashTrash
I'm not even concerned about pay rates unless we get improvements in scope, section 20 (scheduling), R&I, etc. Pay (section 3) is one of the last things that I look at. It'll be what it's going to be and I will vote appropriately.
Be prepared to be disappointed. Every new contract since I've been hired, the standard line has been something along the lines of: 'this is a money contract. We'll take care of the other sections on the next contract.' Get used to hearing that on every contract until you retire.