I have to disagree with two things. One calling the Alaska agreement an OLD POS contract is a bit much, especially when we're working on a genuine OLD POS. And Alaska like contract would be a massive leap forward. It's far from a "roll over and accept anything".

Second thing I disagree is that folks are getting worn down by the company. That's not true. Mainly bc many pilot have been tired by the ineffective and botches negotiations that happened while AR negotiated. Not to mention how HE himself TORPEDOED negotiations in August 2023.

Taking the FIRST mailer was considered an insult and yada yada, but if we would've taken something as such and made it a 3 year deal we would be 6 months from beginning CBA 3.0, and we wouldn't be starting from such a set back. It's absolutely ubsurd to think that having this just drag on and drag on, we're going to be able to make up all the financial loss or will reach a PHENOMENAL DEAL through strike.

I think we are close, will reach something that's both fair and a win/win for both parties. We'll see if next week is an indication of real progress. A TA on section 15 next week would be the right direction. I think it's very achievable.