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Old 11-13-2006, 07:09 PM
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TD,

Possibly a more important question than "which carriers are unionized", is "which carriers have a good contract or emp./man. relationship".

For instance, Mesa is an ALPA carrier. Thier contract blows.
PSA is an ALPA carrier. Thier contract language has holes big enough to fly a 747 through.
GoJets is now a Teamsters carrier. They're still a bunch of dirty scabs.

On the other hand, SkyWest is non-union and they have some of the best work rules in the industry. Thier pay rates may not be as good as some, but you hear few complaints after the 1st year.

XJT & AWAC have excellent contracts.

Comair has perhaps the best regional contract - for now. Bankruptcy has been a ***** on Contracts recently.



IBT is not necessarily screwing ALPA. Both are AFL-CIO affiliates, so there's a no-poaching agreement between the two. ALPA has lots of experience representing pilots, and several fringe benefits designed for the aviation professional. IBT not so much. Lost of guys are ****ed at ALPA for its week performance snce 9/11. The new ALPA President seems to be more of a Firebrand and less likely to give any concessions than the previous guy.

In my opinion, IBT has its place in aviation; at the smallest carriers, but ALPA is probably a better choice for most.
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