The bottom line of this whole issue is that "Bob speaks for me" and all of us in the contract negotiations... It may not seem like it, but what's best for the 727 first officer in this contract, is what's best for me (ANC MD11 FO).. I will (hopefully) be around for 5 OTHER CONTRACTS that will have to be negotiated in my tenure at FDX!! This one, by far, is the most important one, and to be honest, I don't have the big picture... But, I'm glad that Capt C. is out there looking out for ALL OF US!!!
I may not personally benefit the most in this contract, but I really don't care as long as ALL OF US, collectively, can reap the rewards of the work that I, and many other pilots before me, have done... What's good for my fellow pilots today, is GREAT for all of us in the future...
BOB SPEAKS FOR ME!
Take Care,
Murdawg5