This statement is one reason why so many people have anger towards Colgan pilots.

We have had a union on property for less than 2 year and in contract negotiations for less than 1 year. Now we are in the fortunate position to negotiate a joint CBA with PNCL/MSA and use Mesaba's strong contact as a starting point with the plan to build on what they have. The Colgan pilots will get a contract that is far better than we could have ever hoped for.

Pinnacle pilots have been turning profits for years and still waiting on a contract, now going on 6 years amendable. Mesaba has a strong contract but one that is concessionary in many ways (still strong). And then there is us, Colgan pilots, ALPA for a few years and upset because we still do not have any more cheese after being at the table for 10 months.

Colgan pilots need to realize that we are making out very well on this deal and at the end of the day will be part of a near 3000+ pilot group, higher pay rates and work rules, and down the road we will all have access to new flying in locations that will improve our QOL.

Also Blackbird, were you on the pilot conference call yesterday? There was a briefing on contract negotiations and plans but only 17 pilots bothered to take the time to get involved and educate themselves on what is going on. That is 17 out of almost 500 pilots! Sad and embarrassing.

rant over