If you ask him, he may be able to tell you his thoughts about leverage. Of course, he is on the pilots side. I agree. We’ve discussed this issue at length in person.

Does any pilot really care *personally* if a human calls them, or a robot? No. The company would love it to be a robot, what are they willing to give up for that?

If the counter argument is that we could get paid more from them violating it and then getting a remedy payment, then that’s not the point of a union or a contract. The intent is to get a contract that is favorable to us, not one that can be violated so we can be compensated for the violation. (This can also be applied to batch size arguments).

The company would likely love for everythin to be automated. For example, YS through ARCOS or something (or everything through ARCOS). They would love VRU for everything. That will COST them if they want it, if our negotiators do their job.The pilots, should not GAS the source of notification, it doesn’t affect QOL at all. I know I don’t. Therefore it shouldn’t be seen as a concession since there’s no meaningful effect on the pilots.

If you don’t believe this is viable or good, then give SK a call. These are not my ideas.