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Old 12-02-2013 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by FIIGMO
DPA day 9 and no vote!!!

Still divided at day 9....
C2K was signed June 21, 2001.

4,547 days...that's 12 YEARS, 5 months, and 11 days since the Delta MEC had RESTORATION as its goal.

4,547 days and counting and still no talk of RESTORATION from DALPA.
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Old 12-02-2013 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by index
C2K was signed June 21, 2001.

4,547 days...that's 12 YEARS, 5 months, and 11 days since the Delta MEC had RESTORATION as its goal.

4,547 days and counting and still no talk of RESTORATION from DALPA.
Interesting. If they had restoration as a talking point... goal... whatever makes you feel better.. that makes me believe that there was some contract that was even better than that. Why is it then that you have chosen C2K to be your rallying cry? Why are YOU selling us short?

Pay me C2K + inflation. I'm good with that. I don't want a CAP though.
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Old 12-02-2013 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
Pay me C2K + inflation. I'm good with that. I don't want a CAP though.
As to that, we agree.
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Old 12-02-2013 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TheManager
Interesting that ACL campaigned on reform and change.

Those that voted for him are dissatisfied.

His real recall threat comes from the constituents now. Not the cabal that whacked KR.
How do you know that? Because 3-4 people on this board have said so?
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Old 12-02-2013 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Do a little research and recall how I voted last time. What the majority voted in favor of is our PWA, I strongly believe that you must respect that, move on, and work on the next issue. Wanting to beat a war drum is just that, where is the conversion to results? Look at all DAL has achieved with our help, would going tribal be in our best interests or does that just allow us to go back to traditional bargaining which will allow a lot of time to lapse where nothing is being added to our PWA valuation?

What does the company prefer now that they are on the S&P? Have you strategically thought about their desires and next moves? What works best to add the value we all want? Is there an outside of the box way of doing business that does not go back to traditional bargaining but also does not be overly pragmatic while still being proactive with our corporation? It is important to realize that the move you may want to make may not be the move that is best for you to make.
I think it's pretty clear from acl's response here that our MEC has decided against "traditional bargaining" as an acceptable procedure for Delta pilots. DALPA has decided that the new way forward is to accept COLA pay increases while fully funding them with other concessions...as long as we do it early before "traditional bargaining" begins.

C2015 will be no different. DALPA will pretend to be a union by producing another survey and some tough talk as to how they're going to actually pay attention to it. But by then the terms will already have been agreed to. COLA pay raises fully funded by concessions. Then the real bargaining between management and DALPA will begin. The bargaining as to how best to jointly report what a great deal it is, the time value of money, the concessions really aren't concessions, and...how much management appreciates DALPA's "new style" of union leadership.

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Old 12-02-2013 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
I'll just respond to this once a week FIIGMO.

The vote will be scheduled when we believe there's a statistically strong chance of winning. Not one day earlier.

Carl
Almost 4 years and counting..........
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Old 12-02-2013 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler
I think it's pretty clear from acl's response here that our MEC has decided against "traditional bargaining" as an acceptable procedure for Delta pilots. DALPA has decided that the new way forward is to accept COLA pay increases while fully funding them with other concessions...as long as we do it early before "traditional bargaining" begins.

C2015 will be no different. DALPA will pretend to be a union by producing another survey and some tough talk as to how they're going to actually pay attention to it. But by then the terms will already have been agreed to. COLA pay raises fully funded by concessions. Then the real bargaining between management and DALPA will begin. The bargaining as to how best to jointly report what a great deal it is, the time value of money, the concessions really aren't concessions, and...how much management appreciates DALPA's "new style" of union leadership.

Carl
Carl;

Did you laugh while you were typing that? Negotiators will be elected in March for the C2015 negotiations cycle, two chairman elections will take place between now and openers, and 1/3 of the MEC will have elections between now and then.
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Old 12-02-2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Carl;

Did you laugh while you were typing that? Negotiators will be elected in March for the C2015 negotiations cycle, two chairman elections will take place between now and openers, and 1/3 of the MEC will have elections between now and then.
People change but the process remains the same. DALPA has decided against "traditional bargaining." Your post alludes to that fact. Once openers are exchanged, we'll take the first offer as long as it's fast and avoids traditional Section 6. Guaranteed. Just like C2012.

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Old 12-02-2013 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
How do you know that? Because 3-4 people on this board have said so?

If it makes you feel and sleep better to believe that, then by all means do.

There is plenty of dissatisfaction.

The internet discussions are a only a portion of the constituents. Kind of a canary in the coal mine for gauging reactions.

The internet it's self makes it so much easy to organize an action to the reaction.
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Old 12-02-2013 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TheManager
If it makes you feel and sleep better to believe that, then by all means do.

There is plenty of dissatisfaction.

The internet discussions are a only a portion of the constituents. Kind of a canary in the coal mine for gauging reactions.

The internet it's self makes it so much easy to organize an action to the reaction.
Well I'll keep in mind that you've polled the ATL pilots.
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