Originally Posted by
JunkyardDog
Brian, thanks for asking questions. I am also concerned that Pat’s Stupid Ponzi Plan (PSPP) is still in play. The guy just won’t give up his bone. It is difficult to have faith in NC when he calls social media a cancer to negotiations. In my opinion, keeping secrets, back room deals (OIMs, etc), and concessions are the cancer that keeps us from being a unified pilot group and getting an industry leading contract. I hope I am wrong.
JD,
Our NC chair is a good person. I have said AT THE RIGHT NUMBERS, PSPP could be a good deal, the problem is trust, and the details. Right now, with everything being hidden from the pilots, there is a lack of trust. I do understand the issues ALPA is wrestling with regarding real transparency. But sunlight is the best answer. Yes that comes with certain risk, but so does keeping things hidden.
Social media can be an issue. But good luck putting that genie back in the bottle. Don't let the rumors live. Deal this them by giving us facts. Say things like we are going for industry leading pay rates for the duration of our CBA, we are going for a pension benefit of a 50% replacement ratio for the duration of our CBA. Tell us (like our NC chair has) that they are focusing on raising our FAE or other path forward. It is time to earn our trust. They have a choice. We are down to pay rates, duration and our signing bonus (or what ever they are going to call it). What benefit is there to hide the facts from us now? How much better must the pay rates be to make up for whatever they are concerned about?
"Trust but verify", it was good enough for Reagan, It is good enough for me.
As for the survey results which where eluded to yesterday multiple times, you can have statistically relevant data which is Invalid due to lack of education and question form. I fear we are in the latter arena.