Originally Posted by
tsquare
Interim? Until 2012? Is that how you define interim or is it that the actual defined section 6 negotiations have not taken place? I guess if this is your definition of interim, then the Jurassic period was a mere blink of the eye. Each of these "interim" agreements move the real section 6 process further and further down the road. As far as danger, there is danger in any unknown. The SLI is an unknown. What RA and his gang will do with all these "synergies" we are providing are an unknown too. "Danger Will Robinson"! Am I afraid of any of this? Not really, because I simply cannot do anything about it other than voice an opinion that "my" union doesn't particularly care all that much about. (I'm referring to national issues primarily). Where do you come up with this 18 month timeline for feeling the effects of a NO vote? What is your timeline for feeling the effects of a YES vote? As far as DC contributions, I see THAT as 2 years... "220, 221, whatever it takes"
I see the company not being able to do too much before SOC. Once that happens they will use each and every loop hole that they can find in LOA 19. The term "bringing us to our knees comes to mind." Yes, there are protections in the LOA, but there are also a lot of things that have been left up to interpretation.
That, said, you and I agree on the most basic point. There is nothing that will be gained by voting NO. It sends a message, but one that I am sure our buddy from Ford and Harrison already has a work around for. This added with the years of spite between us and our soon to be co-workers makes it an easy Yes vote. Good will with them in the near term will pay off dividends many times over in the long term.
I understand your point about this JPWA being about what is best for the DAL pilots and that is where we should focus with making our vote. I just see more gains by working together from day one. We all see how a two front battle is working out for our country, how do you think it will go for us fighting the NWA pilots, management, and ALPA national. I think we will have way to many issues to deal with at once. We need to pick our fights and pick them wisely. Sometimes it is better to wait to start the battle on our terms, even though we are emotionally ready to do it now.