Originally Posted by Sink r8

Last time I looked at this issue, I went the full twelve rounds. My recollection was that the DC contribution rates become constant across the pilot group in 2012. There was also an issue with respect to anniversary dates and longevity, and there were a couple hundred pilots losing about $5,000 or so, but on an item that was pretty black and white in the contract. The individuals concerned are near the 12-year rate, and so by the time we could correct the problem in negotiations, noone would be affected.

But then, in the course of those twelve rounds, the senior-vs.-junior debate flared up again. There are a LOT of "dead-zoners" at Delta that believe they are entitled to some serious balance sheet repair when it comes to retirement. They have been pretty benevolent in letting this dog lie, and I think that's an example worth following.

But every once in a while (sigh) we forget this all over again, and we start down this road again. So you said: "...I'm not trying to divide anyone, but rather bring it to other people's attention so that we can ensure it's corrected NLT then the next contract...". And I say: to the best of my knowledge, it is already fixed at the end of the current contract.