Originally Posted by hummingbear

We may be looking at this from different directions. I agree we’ll likely be within a percent of DAL once the dust settles because their snap-up will essentially guarantee that. What you seem to me to be saying is that because of that we should just target whatever increase puts us slightly below them presently; which you’re figuring at around 13%. That approach essentially gifts our pandemic 5% back to the company in direct opposition to what our union is advocating; so I’d advise raising your expectations to join the rest of us.

Anyone who wants to undercut the union should reconsider their position. Considering you are proposing undercutting the master chair who so recently praised the TUMI TA should really give you pause.