1.
This is the perfect time to get what we want from the company. Take more than our fair share so later on we can barter it for other things.
2.
Even though AOA membership is low, most pilots I know are doing contract compliance. (The non-AOA ones at least)
3.
Yes they are getting desperate for crew. So just keep up the pressure, cranking one turn at a time.
4.
The AOA president needs to be more open with members. Come on Steve tell us your thoughts? We might not unnecessarily agree with you but opening up so we can see something working behind the scenes at the AOA.
5.
Keep it civil. Nothing worse than a mud slinging match. Use a good
PR company and rub shoulders with the press. CX management has to be hurting. And I always love to turn down crew control with a smile on my face.
6.
Join forces with the DPA, CPU etc. Have different councils for each company. Bigger numbers for benefits.
meow!!! grrr