Originally Posted by
rickair7777
They're probably going to recall their union and NC. Then elect a new regime. Then start all over. Looks like years plural. Unless the company is so worried about pilot angst and recruiting challenges that they just serve up a sweet deal unilaterally. I'm not interested in waiting for that.
Also... when are you getting over the defeatist attitude that AS will never get anything unless the big boys do it first? Do you really need the real pilots at the legacies to do your heavy lifting so you can ride their coat-tails?
My tone there was a bit harsh, that was hyperbole, but do you see the point? Which is it, finally stand up and get a good contract or wait for someone else to do it first?
You're right. I'm skeptical. I was really hoping that the JCBA extension would put Alaska at the end of the cycle. This group has underperformed for decades when it comes to negotiating, and riding some coattails would be an easy way to stiffen up our resolve.
But if we truly are out in front, again, then we'll have to see what they come up with. Consider me cautiously optimistic.
And I hope this group has the balls to submarine the TA if it doesn't pass the smell test.