Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

Our union completely misread the situation. We never should have tried for a quick contract unless company approached us. Management despises us. They don’t even hide it anymore. They publicly say the pilot group is racketeering.

I believe this contract is going to be the nastiest we have ever had to negotiate since I’ve been here. Truthfully, it seems like every cycle gets harder and harder. Last one, we had an intent to strike vote.

It doesn’t have to be this way, but it is. Some things never change.