Originally Posted by
REAL Pilot
We will only know our career after it is finished. However, this is the same pilot group at United that sat the contract bar for the entire industry in 2000. Now its time for ALPA's pattern based bargaining with CAL due large gains. Plus, Luv and the nazis could do some heavy lifting this year.
Carpe Diem
I hope for best, but with lease and loans coming due, an economy in recession, and revenue stream in question, a timely or appropriate contract that recognizes UAL pilot's sacrifices is a long haul to be sure.
While I think the pilot would be allowed to strike under the new administration, it will not happen without an extended section 6 and mediation process. 2011 at the earliest. Perhaps the economy will turn around by then. However that will be a nine year concessionary contract....
Lee