Originally Posted by
MD11Fr8Dog
Actually, he's what we call, on another message board I frequent (non aviation related) as a NATT, or Negative All The Time!

No . . .just "BT-DT" . . . 87% grew weary -or were 'bought off' on the last contract . . 13% of us voted against it, knowing that 5 years was WAAAAY too long for a 1st contract . .because it would likely be upwards of 8 before the NEXT one came into force. Gee. . funny how that worked out, eh? You guys are STILL working under the same rules and pay nearly 8 years later. .almost 1/3 of a career.
I agree with the person(s) who have been stating that the company is only going to 'give' what they think it takes to get 51% to sign off . . not necessarily the best you might have gotten. Y'all be 'critical' out there . .you've waited this long . .if it isn't just a great deal . . don't 'sign up' for another 6-7 years.