My guess as to why they are trying to cut costs (healthcare, ESPP, etc) is because management sees no further growth without assuming risk. Therefore, any way they can cut costs and sugar coat what they are doing, they will do it. My opinion is that they will continue to assume at-risk markets with United in order to keep things status quo, or even grow if the possibility exists in the next few years.

I voted no last time. However, I am strongly re-considering how I'll vote next time around. Duvie made some good points, but in the three years I've been here the "benefits" have gone down while management still says we are among the best compensated compared to other regionals.