Originally Posted by
spooldup
Everyone needs to let their reps know they will be voting NO on any contract that isn't AT LEAST what other airlines are currently at NOW and increasing from there. None of this "well other airlines have contracts that were ratified with a top of $340/hr" (back in 2022) We are in 2026 and the top end of $400/hr for airbus captains. On top of that, we are seeing others open early soon, which means probably about 10% or so pay raise.
Our team has the backing of ALPA and contacts to the other NC's, we should know what Delta will be seeking and we should be altering our ask from there.
ANY TA passed by our Reps that doesn't include snap up/MRA YEARLY, is an INSTANT NO VOTE and they should be voted out if they even think of passing us something without it.
While I agree with everything you are saying… PIPE DREAM. We have a spineless group like the blind leading the blind and they are never ever going to get rates like that which is why a lot of people here currently have CJOs to get out at all different seniority levels. The harsh reality is we are being run by an investment group not a company that is trying to make our shareholders profits. They are happily doing everything to keep us so far behind it’s pathetic. Just look at how our mediation has gone and the cancellation of the picket. Same old story different day.
If you’re too old to leave I get it. If you’re not and you’re staying, well I wish you all the best. Genuinely hope that this group can get exactly where or damn near close to everyone else because being at the bottom hurts everyone else trying to find the ceiling.