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Message: <blockquote data-quote="textat3" data-source="post: 5491883" data-attributes="member: 12849"><p>I agree that the last contract was a big step backwards.  We all need to remember that the damage inflicted via the passing of said contract was friendly fire.  The company was ready to get back to the table.  Jr. found the loophole, forced it on us and the rest is history.  I think realistically it is going to be very difficult, almost impossible, to completely remove the damaging concessions from the last contract for this very reason.  One approach would be to fight for huge raises, limiting the % of 22.4 drivers, closing the pay gap between 22.4 and RPCD, limiting the use of PVD’s, strengthen 9.5 language, 2 more PH in lieu of MLK/19th, higher PT start wage with no MRA allowed, remove inward camera…..etc.  Just my thoughts,…I hope a strong contract that Is financially rewarding is reached.</p></blockquote><p></p>