Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
FWIW 88, most of the guys over in the Kremlin know we want restoration. If you are implying we need to state it every time we are at the table, push for it.
I do not see anyone on here stating that we are waving the "We are willing and ready to accept less" flag. What every person on here, including myself is saying is there are external forces that need to mature to get to a point were demanding 100% restoration is a little more than just a slogan. We all want to get to that point. I do not think there is one pilot I know that would state; "Pay me less because I am not worth it." If you find one, I am sure there is an ulterior motive.
Push you CAL and AMR friends to sign PWA's that add 20, 30, 40 , 50, 60 , 70% to our book. That is what I want to see. Improvements well above our by CAL and by AMR. It puts 100% restoration within striking distance.
Thanks for your perspective, ACL. I totally understand what you're saying.
It's not that I think we should pound our fist on the table and demand restoration every time we meet with management. The problem I see is just the opposite... our MEC folks
never talk about restoration. I think this sends the wrong signal to all concerned parties (including our pilot group and management). I think it sets expectations that are too low all around.
The one place where I really disagree with you is with regards to whether management really understands our objective. Sure, they know we
want restoration. Who doesn't want to be paid as much as possible? But our actions (and especially what I'm reading here) would indicate that we have accepted as reality something substantially less than that. I just think that can only serve to work against us.