t/a passed
 

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Just got the email.. 82% pass rate

Dear Fellow Pilots,

This morning we voted by a margin of 82%, strongly ratifying Contract 2015, a record in Delta contract history. These results speak for themselves but the path to this achievement was no accident. This agreement is a product of your direct involvement and a culmination of our collective efforts over the last 18 months since the rejected TA.

When I assumed office in September 2015, we went “back to basics” and committed to a more transparent union. You were provided with open communications throughout the process starting with the complete re-engagement proposal to the final TA language. This change in approach to negotiations facilitated your crucial participation which I believe was the basis of our collective success.

In 2015, the Delta pilots rejected an agreement, sending a message to management and our union that they both missed the mark. By rejecting that agreement and now ratifying this agreement, you have validated what I have always known: we know when to say “no” and when to say “yes.”

The ratification of this new contract ensures Delta pilots remain among the very top of airline pilot wages earners and recognizes the value we bring to the recent unprecented success of Delta Air Lines. Working in concert with our fellow employees, we have helped establish Delta as the premium brand for air travel. In this highly successful and dynamic environment, I foresee opportunities to add more value for our pilots in the near future.

Your ALPA representatives will now turn their attention from obtaining a strongly ratified tentative agreement to ensuring this agreement is implemented within the parameters of the agreed upon schedule. The Negotiating Committee is producing a Notepad that will discuss the portions of the contract that have effective dates other than December 1, 2016. Retro checks are scheduled to be distributed to you on December 16.

As union members, we bear the responsibility of casting an informed vote. Thank you to all who took the time to review the MEC-provided materials. I also want to thank the elected representatives for their leadership during the difficult final stages of these negotiations.

The currency our Negotiators trade in is pilot unity. Thank you for providing that currency and your support of ALPA throughout this process.

Fraternally,
Captain John Malone Delta MEC Chairman

damn, I wish I could see that dumpster fire.

Boy Howdee.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/agft3o5863...giphy.gif?dl=1

15/19 = 79%

Looks like the MEC got it right. As close as they could have at least.

I read thru that letter twice and still didn't see the words "industry leading." Hmm...

I read thru it three times, and it said 82% of the pilots voted in favor.

Yup, lack of faith and money win the day. Congrats

Have to agree. Most I fly with didn't see ALPA being able to ever get out from under the poor choice of an opener, followed by the "focus plus" weakness. Resigned to suck up some concessions and loss of widebody jobs to at least get some money now and hopefully, "get 'em next time!"