Originally Posted by
dracir1
This is the same sentiment that was said last negotiation - right up until the point where a bottom of the industry TA was sent out for vote (that included a line generator called PBS that the NC said they would absolutely never accept).
As for rates, there’s no way I’m voting for anything less than that of an average of the top 5 of 767/321 rates. Unless we have a snap up (which is, in essence, getting the same thing).
I'm sorry, but I don't think it's fair to blame our contacts short comings on discussions here on APC.
We work for a ULCC owned by Indigo Partners and a contract negotiated by ALPA who's goal was to get a deal done. I think those are bigger factors than having a robust debate on these forums.
The last contract was a tough one. We were desperately far behind and working for a company who's entire focus is on keeping costs down. I'm not upset about our current contract. It improved my life and financial situation tremendously.