Furloughedagain:
My brother, please don't start the concessions for perks mantra. This is a fools game that management has played well, and pilot groups have suffered under its rein.
I do support the merger of ASA/Comair, but there is NO reason for us to take a pay cut to effect this. This is not a contractual gain, like crew meals, or duty rigs-it's a serious restructuring of the company. Management has a lot to gain in terms of efficiency, and costs reduction. We can gain in that we would have ONE contract, and more options in terms of flying we could do and domiciles to choose from.
I share your pain and concern, re: job security. I know you must feel like you are hanging on by your fingernails, but there is NO reason for us to take a pay cut, for any reason--NONE.
Again, I support the idea of a merger, but I will NOT vote for any TA that involves pay cuts. I'm just one vote of 1600, but that's where I come out.