Originally Posted by rightseat

I know there are a lot of “No” reasons on here. My wants are really simple:
1. 3% or the actual CPI whichever is greater annually.
2. LTD til age 65 matching or exceeding the best of any other 121 carrier
3. Hourly pay rates that meet or exceed any other carrier flying 737’s.
4. Full retro pay - you can call it a bonus, chicken scratch, or pond scum for all I care. This includes full 401k contribution and per diem. There can be no financial benefit to the company for protracting negotiations. Every penny has to be paid. We cannot reward bad behavior.
5. A fair Per Diem set with annual adjustments of 3% or the annual rate of inflation, whichever is greater. No more flat rates throughout the term and any company bonus period because they protracted negotiations.


There is no compromise on these. I will get all or the vote will be no. Get them all, and I will consider the balance of the contract and likely accept it. I am financially and mentally prepared to strike to achieve these.

Y’all can quibble about parking, uniforms, and the other nickel and dime stuff. Experience has taught me that the pain in getting the nickel and dime stuff, generally causes you to yield on something for more important such as LTD or per diems. Just my opinion.

While they are 5 simple requests, I fear my commitment to this list will likely cause me to be a No vote, even on the finally accepted TA.