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04-03-2026 | 12:57 PM

GutterGuard

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So we're considering an expedited short-term contract? Someone explain to me how this is going to play in our favor...

04-03-2026 | 01:14 PM

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So we're considering an expedited short-term contract? Someone explain to me how this is going to play in our favor...

Because we are at war with an oil producing country. It serves our best interest to get this done as fast as possible as long as the terms are right. If the terms aren't right, there is significantly more risk now than a year ago of economic conditions not supporting our ask. But, as the email clearly said, if the company wants to play hardball, we will be forced to drag things out (read: 23m7 300% pain for years).

04-03-2026 | 01:21 PM

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I think it’s smart as long as the gains ($ & work rules) are real and we get the right deal locked in quickly. Then ALPA is back negotiating in a shorter time than usual. I’d guess that the company is desperate to smooth out trip coverage and are willing to pay for it.

04-03-2026 | 01:25 PM

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Perhaps management is really really wanting something......

Anyway, buckle up and let the games begin.

04-03-2026 | 01:26 PM

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I think this is a great strategy. Go for mutual gains. Company wants things we want things get it locked in. They want to play hard ball then go the distance.

04-03-2026 | 01:29 PM

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If nothing else, this will be interesting

04-03-2026 | 01:30 PM

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Because we are at war with an oil producing country.

LoL

Ok so you double as a contract negotiator, geopolitical strategist, senator, congressman, Sec of War, Sec of State, UN representative, lawyer, doctor, investment banker, energy analyst, hedge fund manager.....is their anything you don't dabble in other than being a bus driver?

I think the simple answer here is the company really really wants something. We'll see how this plays out. Look forward to the DALPA email on the 6th.

04-03-2026 | 01:31 PM

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Listen to the ALPA podcast. In short, the number of asks or changes this cycle are much lower than C19. That by itself will naturally lead to potentially shorter negotiations...if the company comes to the plate. I am holding back my opinion on the matter until I see the opener email on Monday 4/6.

04-03-2026 | 01:34 PM

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LoL

Ok so you double as a contract negotiator, geopolitical strategist, senator, congressman, Sec of War, Sec of State, UN representative, lawyer, doctor, investment banker, energy analyst, hedge fund manager.....is their anything you don't dabble in other than being a bus driver?

I think the simple answer here is the company really really wants something. We'll see how this plays out. Look forward to the DALPA email on the 6th.

While that may be true, the email implies that it is DALPA who suggested the shorter term and that initial discussions with executives "suggest" there is "some interest" from the company in this path.