Originally Posted by
interceptorpilo
You seem pretty good at math. So consider this: The devaluation of our contract due to inflation is 15% since 2019. Then IF inflation is just 6% over the next three years (which is entirely possible) then we would need a 37% raise just to not lose buying power. How does 30% over three years sound now? CRAZY??!!
It is crazy when coupled with an expectation of a 25% DC contribution. I'm quite functional doing math, as are you. I really chuckle when some guys (not you) criticize "Moakies" (whatever that even means) for obsessing about TVM, then complain in the very next thought about inflation...the very epitome of TVM in all the worst ways.
I would love to see a 30% raise and a 25% DC contribution. If we get that I'll be the first to eat crow.
But I prefer real results now, even if it doesn't have a "stop the presses" moment, and even more real results later, vs holding out years past the amendable date for the eye-popping numbers some are demanding.... only to then realize that those same numbers are no better than "good" numbers via an on time contract, compounded over years. Yes Covid wreaked havoc, the company is out in left field (parking the DEADHEAD section? there's a patriarchal "let them eat cake" mindset for you) and things are complicated.
I actually trust this MEC and especially the negotiators. I just want to see a good agreement. Living in the real world is a part of that.