I was surprised when I originally posted this here
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...=336016&page=2
that nobody commented!

Jazz already had a pay scale far closer to WS than AC. AC could just never take advantage of it thanks to their pilots. The biggest bone of contention is a B scale pay grade which will see new hires start at a lower rate. Given that half of the 1,100 FA's are on layoff, I can't see how they'll be doing any hiring soon anyway.

Apparently some of the hardcore Western Teamsters got out to vote the 1st time and wanted to send a message to their union (some message ).

As usual blame on both sides. The union for being lazy and not getting out the vote, and management for botching the Zip issue, and not talking up potential Jazz growth opportunities in the restructured company.