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Old 05-22-2015, 03:15 AM
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If the SLI had actually followed ALPA merger policy and was fair and equitable then we wouldn't have this problem.
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Old 05-22-2015, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitch Rapp05 View Post
If the SLI had actually followed ALPA merger policy and was fair and equitable then we wouldn't have this problem.
What does the SLI have to do with this debate? Since you decided to bring it up, can you please explain how the LCAL proposal followed ALPA merger policy but the LUAL proposal did not?
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Old 05-22-2015, 03:46 AM
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If they have vacancies in the next 24 months they should be filled per UPA Section 8.

If they have flying return to IAH in the next 24 months those positions should be filled per the C-171 resolution.

That's how MOU 14 worked.
No it's not. If that's how it worked, it would have applied that way to the DEN and ORD A320 and 76T bumps. But the LUAL pilots understood that the MOU was implemented to cover a unique situation; an unprecedented base closure and reopen. NOT "routine" bumps.

As I mentioned above, 24 month grandfather rights will ENCOURAGE more bumps in the future if passed. But I'm guessing C171 doesn't care as long as the bumps aren't in their domicile. Ladder up!
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Old 05-22-2015, 05:06 AM
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Once again, you ignore the point.

The MOU came AFTER the company admitted they screwed up and never should have closed the ORD 747.

You can't equate that to PREEMPTIVELY protecting seats lost to a normal displacement.

If the company would come back later and say, "hey, we screwed up and never should have displaced".......then by all means, carve away.

You ignore the point to fit your "out to get us L-CAL pilots" conspiracy.
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Originally Posted by Flyguppy View Post
Once again, you ignore the point.

The MOU came AFTER the company admitted they screwed up and never should have closed the ORD 747.

You can't equate that to PREEMPTIVELY protecting seats lost to a normal displacement.

If the company would come back later and say, "hey, we screwed up and never should have displaced".......then by all means, carve away.

You ignore the point to fit your "out to get us L-CAL pilots" conspiracy.
No I am not ignoring that point. Once again the contract gives time, 120 days for these situations. These pilots were given a special carve out.
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No I am not ignoring that point. Once again the contract gives time, 120 days for these situations. These pilots were given a special carve out.
So first of all, the pilots weren't given anything. The company had to agree to it, meaning they had a choice. If anyone honestly thinks that the company is just throwing out handouts, then they haven't been paying attention. There was clearly a financial incentive to the outcome. There always is.

So, with that said, what is the angle on the IAH deal from a union perspective. Posturing? Can it pass the MEC? Probably not, but it does make for good talking points. The reality is that the company is going to act like a business. If it is in their best interest to agree to what 171 (really, the MEC) has proposed, they will. Lots of gates to pass before this becomes something real.

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Originally Posted by Scott Stoops View Post
So first of all, the pilots weren't given anything. The company had to agree to it, meaning they had a choice. If anyone honestly thinks that the company is just throwing out handouts, then they haven't been paying attention. There was clearly a financial incentive to the outcome. There always is.

So, with that said, what is the angle on the IAH deal from a union perspective. Posturing? Can it pass the MEC? Probably not, but it does make for good talking points. The reality is that the company is going to act like a business. If it is in their best interest to agree to what 171 (really, the MEC) has proposed, they will. Lots of gates to pass before this becomes something real.

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Exactly,

End of story.
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Originally Posted by Scott Stoops View Post
So first of all, the pilots weren't given anything. The company had to agree to it, meaning they had a choice. If anyone honestly thinks that the company is just throwing out handouts, then they haven't been paying attention. There was clearly a financial incentive to the outcome. There always is.

So, with that said, what is the angle on the IAH deal from a union perspective. Posturing? Can it pass the MEC? Probably not, but it does make for good talking points. The reality is that the company is going to act like a business. If it is in their best interest to agree to what 171 (really, the MEC) has proposed, they will. Lots of gates to pass before this becomes something real.

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Ok so the 747 guys were given,or we paid as a group, for a special carve out. Something I am sure will not be afforded to the IAH Pilots.
I do not really care if this passes or not. I just find it quite hypocritical.
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Originally Posted by gettinbumped View Post
What does the SLI have to do with this debate? Since you decided to bring it up, can you please explain how the LCAL proposal followed ALPA merger policy but the LUAL proposal did not?
Doesn't matter. The 3 independent non-ALPA arbitrators who were picked by each sides representatives all UNANIMOUSLY decided that the LCAL proposal was neither fair nor equitable.

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Old 05-23-2015, 12:18 AM
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Ok so the 747 guys were given,or we paid as a group, for a special carve out. Something I am sure will not be afforded to the IAH Pilots.
I do not really care if this passes or not. I just find it quite hypocritical.
How do you equate this as having an equal effect? Regardless of the fact ORD 747 reopened in short order, the fence precluded ANY LCAL guys from bidding it. The MOU for 747 ONLY affected LUAL guys. And nobody from that side cried about it.
Everybody understood that it made sense in this HIGHLY unusual occurrence. When has ANY company reopened a fleet in a base a year after closing it?

Never mind the fact they lost a HUGE amount of high value customers to Cathay in the process. They irreparably damaged a large amount of UA's revenue stream and realized it,but only after the damage was done.

Punative closure anyone?
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