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fosters · 08-27-2008, 08:52 AM

Regioanls really can't strike anymore. We have no leverage. If we strike someone else will get the RFP. Simple as that. When Comair struck they had a majority of the Delta Connection flying under one roof, now look what has happened.

DCI Carriers:
Comair
SkyWest
ASA
Freedom
Chautauqua
Shuttle America
Republic
ExpressJet
Pinnacle

Soon to include:
Mesaba
Compass

This is why, at the regional (also known as "Small Jet Provider", "Contract Carrier", etc.) level, we need one overriding contract if you are ALPA. One pay rate across the board for each type of aircraft. Air Wisconsin and Pinnacle, who both operate the same airplane, would have the same pay. Work rules that are standard from company to company. You know, kinda like what a real union would have.

08-27-2008, 08:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
fosters Gets Weekends Off Joined APC: Nov 2005 Position: "This plane is soooo smallllll!!!" Posts: 1,152	Regioanls really can't strike anymore. We have no leverage. If we strike someone else will get the RFP. Simple as that. When Comair struck they had a majority of the Delta Connection flying under one roof, now look what has happened. DCI Carriers: Comair SkyWest ASA Freedom Chautauqua Shuttle America Republic ExpressJet Pinnacle Soon to include: Mesaba Compass This is why, at the regional (also known as "Small Jet Provider", "Contract Carrier", etc.) level, we need one overriding contract if you are ALPA. One pay rate across the board for each type of aircraft. Air Wisconsin and Pinnacle, who both operate the same airplane, would have the same pay. Work rules that are standard from company to company. You know, kinda like what a real union would have.