A friend of mine said this thread is still going! I had to check it out. Holy Crap, that's awesome! I just got back from a "ground job" rotation to Kandahar AB. Starting back at Delta this week. I'm displacing back to the 88. Looking forward to being a lineholder. As a commuter, I have decided to chase quality of life.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Cheers!

G. Dude

Welcome Back Guard Dude!!

We've decided to make this thread required reading for newhires. What do ya think of that?

04-14-2010 | 06:02 AM

#34412

satchip

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From: Flying the SEC

The other alternative being discussed is out right confiscation and putting the money in ones SS account. Research Teresa Ghilarducci. Truly scary stuff.

04-14-2010 | 06:06 AM

#34413

acl65pilot

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From: A-320A

Satch, I have seen that too. No way.

04-14-2010 | 06:13 AM

#34414

fishguy79

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From: 767 FO

Quote:

Originally Posted by satchip

The other alternative being discussed is out right confiscation and putting the money in ones SS account. Research Teresa Ghilarducci. Truly scary stuff.

I have not seen that, but now I am more ****ed

04-14-2010 | 06:14 AM

#34415

satchip

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From: Flying the SEC

That's what we said about campaign finance, government ownership of banks, auto companies, the student loan business, and health care. Never say never with this bunch.

04-14-2010 | 06:20 AM

#34416

acl65pilot

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From: A-320A

In my case my accounts have a few zero's here at DAL and a lot of zeros other places. That will not float with me. I understand what they are trying to do, but it is not going to solve it. I liked the idea of SS monies being put in to a 401k in my name.

When it is in my name from the second it is deposited all things are right in my world. If this gets traction we may need to look at a D-ALPA or third party managed DB plan again...... (not that I am a fan)

04-14-2010 | 06:29 AM

#34417

Waves

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From: SLC 767ER Captain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomcat

Funny thing going through training at NATCO... I asked the North Captain, "What's the big deal about the 500' call?" He asked me what I meant? Apparently, all of us South guys think it was a previous NWA callout, and all of the North guys think it was a South callout. Someone on the 4th floor has to be getting a laugh out of this.

I beleive it was actually a South call out many years ago, but I'm not 100% certain.

04-14-2010 | 06:41 AM

#34418

newKnow

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From: 765-A

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guard Dude

Thank you for your service, GD. Welcome back home!

Ask for the cliffs notes on this thing. I think acl, 80, and Super, wrote them.

04-14-2010 | 07:00 AM

#34419

newKnow

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From: 765-A

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny Crane

I'm pedaling (sp?) as fast as I can!!! Does that count?!

Denny

Denny,

I have NEVER seen you complain on here. I don't know how you do it. Yes, your pedaling counts.

New K Now (Off to make one small complaint.)

04-14-2010 | 07:05 AM

#34420

ExAF

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From: Retired

I was there too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1234

Not much to really share. The good intel came from Clamp and Flyguy. It was more of a presentation as to where we were (industry wise) and that we need to be able to change and adapt to a new playing field with regard to contract negotiations. We are done giving up! It is now the job of the company to find the revenue. We (the Delta Pilots) need to have a profitable company and we are must have the long term vision for continued success.

Pretty tame, I was waiting for some chairs to get thrown and foul language but everyone was civil.

I was there too. I was very surprised to find it extremely tame as well. I think it was a sign that the majority are trying to move along and work together. That being said, I also got the following:
LM: I don't discuss personnel issues, but no one was fired (referring to committees).
Then on the break, KW: Well, I certainly didn't volunteer to leave.

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