Originally Posted by
dailyops
How many times will we come back to the table before we file for mediation? The MEC continues to talk about how Delta was successful in getting their agreement, while ignoring to do the most important thing, instead opting for the RV route.
The fact that the latest NC update still mentions the G-line and HDO "flexibility" tells me our PBS isn't going anywhere anytime soon, global reserve is still alive, and obligations to the company on your days off are still a thing. Not a single mention of short call or FSB as well. I fear we'll get an agreement with the smallest QOL changes, but once the masses see the $480 pay rates we'll be stuck with these work rules for another decade.
Based on the MEC updates and hearing the MEC chair in person, I believe they are working to secure those QOL gains in addition to meet/beat the Delta payrates. I wish the previous MEC would have filed for meditation rather than push the tumi TA, but as long as the current negotiations are making progress (which can be very subjective), I agree with not filling for meditation. Once they go down that road, it's likely a 12+ month process. I see it as a rather low risk to give these negotiations a chance for a month or two.