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DALFA
Some of you might also be wondering why Delta has some of the most senior flight attendants. The answer? Its because they can't afford to retire....here is a prime example, the link provided is to a report issued by the Delta Air Lines Retirement Committee...
The evolution of Non-contract Delta Air Lines retiree benefits
http://www.dalrc.info/dalrcpdefs/evo...tudy_41608.pdf
Enjoy
You are probably correct -- many of them probably can't afford to retire. However, was that their doing or their reliance that the company was going to cover them as they got older? Not throwing stones. Anyone who doesn't save money for the future is making a huge mistake. And don't tell me you can't afford to save. It is that you CHOOSE not to afford it.
The DAL FAs aren't alone. Defined benefit plans are history at most companies. Look at the current Big3 auto industry fiasco. Their defined plans are killing them. What was once promised is now unattainable.
After some of these realizations, I still don't see what a union is going to bring to the table for the DAL FAs that really isn't already there.
-Fatty