Originally Posted by fr8munky

Have you considered that the Executive Board thought the same? That they took a look at the totality of the situation, considered all the factors, and chose the LEAST WORST option for the pilot group?

I ask because I confronted both Boards both times the Contract Extensions were presented about the reasoning and timing. I told our President directly after learning of the second extension that it'll go over like a turd in a punchbowl, but that the pilot group trusted him and the Board. I haven't spoken with one person the last three years who is ecstatic about the delay in QOL improvements, substantial pay increases, retirement bumps, etc. But the situation was as you described, a **** sandwich. We just got the least crappy bite to position ourselves for next year, and I know for a fact the EB wasn't happy with having to choose extensions over substantial negotiations.