Originally Posted by
Johnnychimpo
- Section 7 (Vacation) – We are disappointed ALPA was unwilling to close this section despite our offer of significant gains in every major area of vacation, including higher pay per vacation day than both American and United.
- Section 8 (Deadhead) – Very little progress was made, but ALPA’s claim that our offers on deadhead lag even Endeavor strains credulity.
As we work through the remaining – and in some cases most complex and costly – sections of the contract, we believe both parties should remain focused on making progress and finding areas of compromise. The facts matter, and pilots deserve accurate information from their elected representatives. We will continue to set the record straight.
These statements are maddening to the run of the mill line pilot. I understand there is a gag order on negotiations, but it drives me crazy to read these churched up, half truth summaries. I also understand this stuff is posted to the company propaganda page and its intended purpose, but an open kimono day on where we really are at the table would be a refreshing look at what the bs meter is reading and hold both sides accountable. I'm betting one side would have a little more to lose than the other in this hypothetical info sharing world.
-Interesting there is no mention of the word "credit" in the vacation section summary.
-DH offer (to me at least) is a professional courtesy item. Take care of your people and all... It speaks volumes that this is such a contested section.