Originally Posted by
groovinaviator
Get some rates that are better than our -200 rates and we won't put you down. Grow some stones already, step up to the plate, and raise the bar. How is AWAC ever supposed to get new flying if everyone knows that pinnacle will fly more seats for less money... we don't stand a snowball's chance.
Do some research and then come back and make a half way educated post.
We are in contract negotiations, have refused to sign a sub par contract and have authorized a strike by over a 99% majority. If that isn't growing some "stones" as you put it, then I don't know what is...
The 900 rates are arbitrated and we had no say in the matter (other than rejecting the company proposal). These rates are temporary and subject to change in the new contract.
Remember, the best regional today could be the worst tomorrow. We have clearly demonstrated that we will not sign anything less than a fair contract. The majority of us have our walking shoes on and are just waiting for the word. When/if we get a new contract, many of the people who make uneducated and presumptuous posts about the Pinnacle pilot group are going to be eating their own words...