Originally Posted by
anthony210
You do have to remember this is not just about XJ though. There are two other pilot groups negotiating here as well. If we are to get something passed as 1 pilot group we cannot expect so much. Mesaba plus is a great idea but to expect Mesaba pay at all three carriers + 4% + even more is a bit much and most likely wont happen. Trust me I want it just as much as you do, but I dont see Pinnacle giving the Colgan/Pinnacle Inc guys such a huge raise. If it happens I will be pleasently surprised but I do not expect that to happen. I will personally be happy if we even get the XJ contract at this point.
Also keep in mind its about more than just pay rates, work rules and benefits are also important. Colgan has no work rules right now besides FAR's.
If it isn't better than the Mesaba contract then no one at Mesaba will vote for it. Why would the Pinnacle pilots that have been fighting for 6 years for a real contract vote for a concessionary contract from another regional? Unless it is an industry leading contract it won't pass. Are you listening joint MEC members? If it isn't a industry leading contract don't bother!