Originally Posted by Check Essential

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.