Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Uncle,
Your post is an example of why Delta pilots get concerned when ever support for scope is conspicuous by its absence. Sure, we can all agree more pay would be nice. We disagree as to what should be negotiated to secure more pay. More often than not, scope sales have come as a thief in the night, negotiated in secret and put to our pilot group as a deal we have to accept. There is a track record of pilots' jobs and job progression being traded for other pilots' retirement. It has happened before.
I understand your concern and you present it rationally and without chest thumping. Some do not.
I can only speak for myself. IMHO we all agree that pay is at or near the top of the list for improvement. That is why it is important to focus on pay and speak about it. The many other issues, including scope, are not as widely accepted (IMHO) and it makes sense to not speak about them yet. As we approach section 6 talks it will be interesting to see if scope is near pay in importance to the majority or if a loud minority is trying to seize control. It will be important to stay in contact with our reps to understand where the MEC is going.