I would have voted against TA1 and for TA2 had I not been on military leave. So I guess I would have stopped further dilution of profit sharing? I voted for this contract, so I guess I voted for these pay rates, the me-too resulting in 2% more, 17 and then 18% DC, more vacation value, better training pay, crappy crew meals, etc.

Just so I can extrapolate from what you’re saying…can I tell noobs that I gave them that stuff 10 or 20 years down the road? Personally I wouldn’t have thought to claim credit for a contract but you guys seem to do that a lot. What am I missing? Were you a negotiator? Consultant? Rep?