And for what it's worth, I wanted a 5 yr contract. Not a 3 yr contract. But way too many people were vocal about NOT wanting a long duration contract. At least with a 5 yr contract, you'd get industry average up in 2025 and 2026.
And THAT is when Delta/American/United would be "going first" and establishing the new industry payrates. As it stands, we will go first - again. Rinse/repeat the angry complaints then.