Having spent a lot of time in the crew room in MSP this week, I heard no one say they are looking for an industry leading contract. I mean it is going to be hard enough to get Uncle Phil to agree on just getting Pinnacle and Colgan pilots up to our rates. I will certainly NOT go back.

I'd like to see changes in FO pay, reserve rules, I want Pinnacle Heathcare and Pinnacle vacation, I would really like to see Colgan get our Q400 rates.

I hope we can take the best parts of all current contracts, get some QOL issues dealt with and maybe a increase in pay. Then make the term SHORT so that when the negotiations drag on we don't go backwards.

No matter what happens if there is a contract reached (I never knew the time line till a couple of days ago - I will believe it when I see it) Pinnacle and Colgan guys can out vote the Mesaba guys. I could live with that.