Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
You know FTB, I'm struck by this post in one very important way. It's not the accuracy of what you post, it's the fact that you've posted it instead of DALPA. This is the sort of thing that should be Exhibit A in the process of having Delta pilots understand where we need to be just to compare equally to the pilots of our direct competitor. Instead, we get lessons on how to read a balance sheet.
Sigh,
Carl
Sigh,
DALPA is working on one right now. BUT, and while I applaud FTB's excel skills, the one that "your dues dollars"/DALPA is constructing right now will be more detailed and more accurate and it will have many other comparisons, not just hourly rates estimated.
It will, I repeat, WILL include comparison of the SWA contract also.(I asked a P2P vol. who got the answer for me.)
You would know that DALPA is working on a comprehensive contract comparison in preparation for the upcoming Sect. 6 negotiations if you read
Negotiator Notepad 11-02 - Section 6. It was emailed to those who are signed up for emails, and is also available for download on the main page of the DALPA website under recent documents (it is on the second page of recent documents, bottom right corner click "2")
Here's an excerpt:
Historical review of previous contracts – Today’s Delta pilots have travelled along several paths that merged into a single pilot group with one PWA on October 30, 2008. Having a firm grasp on our recent history can help us in setting our desired course going forward.
Contract Comparison – It is important for every pilot to be familiar with other contracts within our industry to understand where we are relative to our peers. We are preparing a comprehensive industry-wide contract comparison that will provide you with this information.
Survey – The Section 6 process involves a complete review of, and potential changes to, the PWA. Every Delta pilot will be given the opportunity to provide direct input to the Section 6 process through comprehensive survey(s), including the identification and prioritization of the many issues involved. We will initially use a web-based survey that will provide you with easy access to the process. Additional means of obtaining pilot input may be used as negotiations progress.
It will be one of many "exhibit A's", when we start the process of publicly gearing up for Section 6, which is to occur in the fall.
Also, the P2P vol. I talked to also has been asked to start collecting a "top 10" wants in the next contract from pilots as a precursor to Wilson polling coming up.
So find a P2P and get a top 10 list sent in.....