Originally Posted by knkjens
I hope, for the sake of those that I know, that DALPA and DL can work something out that BOTH parties can live with.
And with that in mind, this morning per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution :
http://www.ajc.com/business/content/...4bizdelta.html
"Gains hinted in talks at Delta
Saturday ruling may be delayed
By RUSSELL GRANTHAM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/14/06
Talks on a strike-averting contract deal continued Thursday between Delta Air Lines and its pilots union, with hints of progress that might at least delay a showdown.
Spokesmen for both sides declined to characterize the talks, being held in New York with the help of one member of an arbitration panel that has been involved in the dispute since last month.
People familiar with the situation said negotiators were trading proposals and narrowing differences.
Even if no deal is reached today, they said, the arbitration panel might delay a scheduled Saturday ruling on whether Delta can void its pilots contract and impose new terms. Pilot union leaders have said such a ruling would prompt a strike, and the union chairman is authorized to call one anytime after Monday.
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I hope this is a sign of progress and not smoke and mirrors from both sides. At least both sides are now talking to each other, and more importantly it is happening in front of the arbitrators.