Originally Posted by
Spaceman Spliff
As far as I know, DALPA is not conducting road shows for the TA. It's basically the same as LOA 19. Therein lies the problem--LOA 19 was a great bridge-type insurance policy. But it's a lousy long-term deal, which is why NO votes are increasing substantially.
The risks associated with this merger should be coupled with much more substantial payoffs due to the pilots...if it works out. At the very least, let's get a COLA + and much more aggressive profit-sharing framework...something that costs the company zero in the short run, but which will hopefully benefit us greatly down the road.
Panic is not doing anybody any good. Management is not panicking. Why should we? Let's send it back and try again.
I normally would 100% agree with you but we dont have negotiating power to send it back and look for more right now. If the industry was in decent shape sure never say yes first go but look what happened by not agreeing in Feb. If we didnt get more on the joint TA NOW what makes you think we can get more later? Serious questions
Our leverage is going down every time oil goes up. This very well could be the best time to take it and run. Establishing a strong pilot group carries big benefits from here on out. We need to be working together just as our MECs are now.