Originally Posted by
AV8ER13
I didnt say whether DAL or NWA's proposed mergerd list was better, what I said is if one side feels they get more of a say then that is what is wrong. And you say NWA wanted one more benefit, Again, I am not saying which is better (I am playind devils advocate), but did the NWA pilots not earn senority through DOH. Tell me its fair that a guy who has less yrs of service with either company gets to be more senior at the new company just b.c. their pilot group bailed when they could. Vice versa, it sucks have great senority and being told by someone who has a high DOH that he is going to push you down. Both angles SUCK! I dont get a say, I am a recent new hire at NWA and I know where I fall on the SLI. What makes me frustrated is reading that you feel b.c. you work for DAL that you vote counts more than mine (even though I do not have one now). You know what I mean, this threat was not started as a bash on DAL or NWA, the thread was about an article saying DAL mgmt is trying to agree only with DAL pilots and leave NWA out. Thats not fair, and I would be heart broken if any DAL pilot that thinks thats fair!
AV8ER-
The Delta pilots are not happy that it has turned out this way. There is a heated debate going on right now on the Delta ALPA message board about the wisdom of proceeding without the NWA pilots and the long term consequences of doing so. It was NOT our first choice.
However, a consensus seems to be developing that the NWA MEC has left us with no other choice. The merger train is leaving the station. We either get on board or get run over. The Delta MEC is now going to act in the long term best interests of the pilots they represent. I'm sure you would expect no less from your leadership.
Our votes do NOT count more than yours and you are NOT being "left out". Your MEC has chosen a strategy that delays your participation to a later date. That is their right. I'm not sure if that will prove to be a good move or not but that is the path your leaders have chosen.