Originally Posted by Selcall

Just remember this gentlemen and Ladies,

After you read the entire TA, listen to the roadshows put on by the NC on how and why the TA is the way it is, take time to read the entire document, and still feel that the contract is subpar then vote no. If you feel that your pilot group needs to take a stand for contract carriers at a time when your entire company business model and how it conducts business with the Legacy carriers is changing due to the economics of the time and both public and airlines' BOD perception then go for it. But if you do it then I hope you are both tough and strong. You are going to need it.

Your route structure is already covered by both the other DCI carriers and mainline so your impact on the operation will be minimal at best IF You EVER GET RELEASED. Delta will have plenty of advance notice to any work action and be able to initially put one MD-88, DC-9, Airbus on any route you fly. Remember it's their route anyway that you are flying on their flight number so the argument for struck work does not apply. Then if you ever get released all they have to do is keep that flight and change the equipment to a larger airplane to maintain a level of adequate service. Not included ASA and all the other guys flying routes that will not be considered struck work.

I have heard in several conversations and posts that a lot of the FO's would be better working at Home Depot or something than working under a concessionary contract as you call it. Well I would start working on that application as a second option because if you are junior and at 9E and you vote the TA down you might need it.

I wish you the best but a lot of what I have heard on this board is rhetoric and heresay based on mindless talking points from "someone in the know". Good luck but remember to temper your actions with wisdom.