This is only an interim deal. Everything is going to be on the table again in the comprehensive talks — including pay rates. |
This is the closest vote I can remember. It was an uncharacteristically high turnout reflecting concern about the issue and the bankruptcy process. |
We absolutely think that we can get a deal done if management is serious about reaching a comprehensive agreement. |
We don't like the position we're in. |
We don't like the position we're in. But we feel time is of the essence. |
We feel that we are being asked to shoulder the lion's share of the employees' sacrifice. |
We were interested and committed to bridging this gap. ... But management was clearly not committed to the process. |
We will continue to communicate with management and seek a negotiated comprehensive agreement rather than accepting their imposed terms. |
Whether or not to proceed down that path, that decision will be made by the representatives of the pilots and it's just another piece of an overall strategy we will use to convince management to negotiate toward a consensual agreement. |