The facts are that we are 35-45% underpaid for the aircraft we fly. Also, we do not have a proper pension, or health insurance. There is no real bidding system. Pilots can't bid for an aircraft type change every two years (to keep seniority in check). If you are RQ, you are working as a Captain on almost every flight for free - Other airlines would have two Captains for most of our Long haul flights. At the same time, you are sacrificing your upgrade. Trainers and Checkers have given their lives to the company, and people who work in the office have sacrificed their souls for the company.... and they are not being compensated properly for this level of work.
Now, lets get this show moving. United + 3% sounds good to me for pay, and might as well throw in the rest of their contract too. Otherwise, lets shut this place down. it's not rocket science.