SWA today like the airline in the book, "Nuts!"?

[PCL_128]

Sure; I'm an optimist by nature.

My post was primarily for all the pessimists and haters out there clamoring about SWAPA giving "concessions" to the company. Negotiations are negotiations, no matter what two entities are involved. And since the company's opening position was "flattish," i.e. NOT even starting off asking for concessions, I have a hard time taking any of those haters' positions on SWAPA needing to "give back to the company" seriously. You know?

Bubba

I understand, but you also have to remember that negotiations delayed indefinitely is essentially a concession in and of itself. The value of the dollar bill in your pocket decreases with each passing day. On average, it decreases by 3% per year. So if Gary stalls for 3-5 years, you have indeed lost something, even though you haven't inked your name to a concessionary agreement. That's his strategy. I guarantee it. And unless SWAPA is willing to apply pressure in the traditional ways, then you'll get nowhere and he'll get exactly what he wants. Randy knows this game. He fought it for years. He was brought in for a reason.

 

[PCL_128]

Hiring Randy Babbit doesn't concern me at all. You think he's some highly paid, highly sought after hired gun? Please.

Indeed he is. He made millions of dollars as a hired gun when he had his own company, Eclat Consulting.

 

[scoreboardII]

But he's still a drunk driver...

 

[redflyer65]

Indeed he is. He made millions of dollars as a hired gun when he had his own company, Eclat Consulting.

I don't see him bringing any creditbility to the table on anything PCL. Again, I'm not concerned.

We've always gotten retro pay as well PCL, and Gary understands that as too. We won't sign anything without it. It's a non-starter.

 

[Nindiri]

Getting some retro or a signing bonus is nice, but it never recovers all you lost by the company dragging it out. The company wins that game every time.

 

[PCL_128]

But he's still a drunk driver...

Wrong. Charges completely dismissed, and the judge even scolded the officer who pulled him over.

I'm certainly no fan of Babbitt. Consider him a backstabbing turncoat, in fact. But he's no drunk driver.

 

[PCL_128]

I don't see him bringing any creditbility to the table on anything PCL. Again, I'm not concerned.

We've always gotten retro pay as well PCL, and Gary understands that as well. We won't sign anything with it. It's a non-starter.

You're funny. I'll give you that.

 

[redflyer65]

I enjoyed a quiet weekend of the SW vs. Airtran banter. You guys can have at it. It's done and over. I'm sure SWAPA will be fine in the long run. With or without Randy.

 

[dicko]

Wow, someone needs to get laid...

Your negativism, hatred, and general pessimism to all things Southwest and SWAPA are duly noted. Fortunately, no one on this side cares what you think about this. Least of all, the people actually negotiating for us.

Jeez... are you sure you're not secretly negotiating for the company?

And yes, despite the little font and yellow color, we noticed...

Bubba

Homie,

Your sense of humor is showing. The lack of, is probably the worst of all attributes, besides ignorance. The word "hate" isn't in my lexicon. Certainly not when it's attributed to a job that I've valued since I was a child.

Make another note.

 

[waveflyer]

Not what I'm saying at all, I was just saying to take your own advice which is to take the first offer. Since you have all the answers, I will again wish you and SWAPA the best of luck.

You don't understand what we said- still... Just defense mechanisms so you get to pretend you aren't responsible for your lot

 

[waveflyer]

Homie,

Your sense of humor is showing. The lack of, is probably the worst of all attributes, besides ignorance. The word "hate" isn't in my lexicon. Certainly not when it's attributed to a job that I've valued since I was a child.

Make another note.

Homie, I find no fault in all of us just hanging this up and getting LAID
Best opinion yet

 

[Bake]

PCL, for once I completely agree with you. Every day SWAPA does not get a contract with pay raises we lose money. Retro or not, we lose. SWAPA does not have the cojones to fight SWA. Sad but True. OH, OH, Metallica, nevermind, lost my thought. I am concerned and think SWAPA is way outplayed.

 

[Kharma Police]

You don't understand what we said- still... Just defense mechanisms so you get to pretend you aren't responsible for your lot

Sorry Freud, but defense mechanism for what? The vote for us Trannys' is over, it's in the past. I just suggested you take your own advice. You can say, "thanks KP, I'll keep that in mind" or you can continue with your arrogant posturing. Either way again, I still wish you and SWAPA the best of luck.

 

[waveflyer]

That'll be your contract too-
So, thx- we'll keep your misunderstanding in mind and make sure we negotiate in good faith.

And bake, one of the FOs on the nc was in class w/ me- I don't share your take on swapa being overmatched.

 

[PCL_128]

And bake, one of the FOs on the nc was in class w/ me- I don't share your take on swapa being overmatched.

Don't kid yourself. Any pilot is outmatched at a bargaining table when he's going up against professionals. That's why ALPA has professional negotiators at the table with pilots.