Originally Posted by Sunvox

1) I like my job, and would like to strengthen my future job security.
Having a strong company that makes money is the easiest way to achieve that goal. Just look at FedEx, UPS, and Southwest.

2) I believe I am underpaid at present.
I agree, however I believe there is a distinct difference between getting industry standard (what we deserve) and getting an industry leading contract. Being too industry leading could jeopardize value #1.

3) The Aer Lingus IAD-MAD flight is an attack on our union and profession and must be stopped.
Agreed. It should be stopped. High priority.

4) Feeders are a reality that can't be undone, but it's time to draw the line and keep Continental's 50 seat restriction.
I believe we should cap this at the current United/Continental numbers and ratios of 50 and 70 seat jets to UAL/CAL mainline aircraft. There is no way we are going to get United to dump their current 70 seat contracts at a huge cost. I guess we could maybe hold firm on this if we didn't want anything else from this JCBA (no pay raise, no new work rules, etc...) We need to be realistic. I agree we should draw a line in the sand, but we cannot push it back to where it was, otherwise this will cost us almost all of our negotiating power.

5) I expect my quality of life to get better NOT worse.
The merger alone should solve this. I am very certain this will happen.

6) I have no desire to benefit from the SLI at the expense of CAL pilots, but I hope not to be hurt either.
I agree