SkyWest Union Discussion (In House or ALPA?)
#1
SkyWest Union Discussion (In House or ALPA?)
Here's a question. If Skywest was forced to merge all 3 pilot groups would those pilots at Skywest be forced to join ALPA? Or could the company still offer a separate contract to those who didnt want to join? Would an ALPA CBA be required to cover all pilots on the seniority list or could they chose from an ALPA CBA or a Skywest contract?
#2
My hunch is that, for the ALPA folks who want to impose ALPA on SkyWest, that it is smarter to have SkW vote for ALPA than to spend a lot of time trying to force the issue (in my opinion unsuccessfully) with a 3 way merged list.
But, like all endeavors, it's not without risk. Having SkW once again turn down ALPA will seriously set back the effort for another 5 or 10 years.
Certainly, I think a master merged list is best for all parties, but what is seemingly overlooked is that such a list does not require ALPA. I doubt the merged Republic / Frontier / Midwest even considered ALPA.
But, like all endeavors, it's not without risk. Having SkW once again turn down ALPA will seriously set back the effort for another 5 or 10 years.
Certainly, I think a master merged list is best for all parties, but what is seemingly overlooked is that such a list does not require ALPA. I doubt the merged Republic / Frontier / Midwest even considered ALPA.
#3
Here's a question. If Skywest was forced to merge all 3 pilot groups would those pilots at Skywest be forced to join ALPA? Or could the company still offer a separate contract to those who didnt want to join? Would an ALPA CBA be required to cover all pilots on the seniority list or could they chose from an ALPA CBA or a Skywest contract?
Those at ASA and XJT can probably answer this Q better than I can so I hope someone chimes in.
SKW will be ALPA in 2011.
#4
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 122
As I understand it, those who don't want to join ALPA will not be forced to join but will still have to pay a portion (1.4%....?) for benefits received from the union. There will only be one contract and those who join and don't join get the benefits of that contract. If you don't join then there are other benefits you will not receive such as Aero-Medical and Legal (I believe).
Those at ASA and XJT can probably answer this Q better than I can so I hope someone chimes in.
SKW will be ALPA in 2011.
Those at ASA and XJT can probably answer this Q better than I can so I hope someone chimes in.
SKW will be ALPA in 2011.
#7
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2010
Posts: 453
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 420
900 voted Yes, 1900 voted No. As you know under the old rules not voting was the same as a No vote. Everybody I know at Skywest who did not vote, did so because they were voting NO.
Talk to me or the vast majority of Skywest pilots about ASA and/or ExpressJet decertifying ALPO and starting an IN-HOUSE UNION with us that represents two or all three labor groups and you have our attention and our money all day long.
Until then . . . . . JUST SAY NO, IT IS ALPO!!
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2010
Posts: 453
Please pass me what you are smoking, because it ain't happening in 2011.
900 voted Yes, 1900 voted No. As you know under the old rules not voting was the same as a No vote. Everybody I know at Skywest who did not vote, did so because they were voting NO.
Talk to me or the vast majority of Skywest pilots about ASA and/or ExpressJet decertifying ALPO and starting an IN-HOUSE UNION with us that represents two or all three labor groups and you have our attention and our money all day long.
Until then . . . . . JUST SAY NO, IT IS ALPO!!
900 voted Yes, 1900 voted No. As you know under the old rules not voting was the same as a No vote. Everybody I know at Skywest who did not vote, did so because they were voting NO.
Talk to me or the vast majority of Skywest pilots about ASA and/or ExpressJet decertifying ALPO and starting an IN-HOUSE UNION with us that represents two or all three labor groups and you have our attention and our money all day long.
Until then . . . . . JUST SAY NO, IT IS ALPO!!
#10
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: EMB 145 CPT
Posts: 2,934
Please pass me what you are smoking, because it ain't happening in 2011.
900 voted Yes, 1900 voted No. As you know under the old rules not voting was the same as a No vote. Everybody I know at Skywest who did not vote, did so because they were voting NO.
Talk to me or the vast majority of Skywest pilots about ASA and/or ExpressJet decertifying ALPO and starting an IN-HOUSE UNION with us that represents two or all three labor groups and you have our attention and our money all day long.
Until then . . . . . JUST SAY NO, IT IS ALPO!!
900 voted Yes, 1900 voted No. As you know under the old rules not voting was the same as a No vote. Everybody I know at Skywest who did not vote, did so because they were voting NO.
Talk to me or the vast majority of Skywest pilots about ASA and/or ExpressJet decertifying ALPO and starting an IN-HOUSE UNION with us that represents two or all three labor groups and you have our attention and our money all day long.
Until then . . . . . JUST SAY NO, IT IS ALPO!!
With a vote of all three groups, it will be a easy slam dunk vote for ALPA.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post