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TWA Pilots vs. ALPA in DFR suit
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07-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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Carl Spackler
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Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I suspect its just a rumor. The TWA pilot group waived the labor protections in their contract voluntarily. AMR said they would not conclude the purchase agreement if the TWA required seniority integration process stayed in place.
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Originally Posted by
eaglefly
What's the goal of this suit ?
I don't see how the seniority issue can be altered at this point, so I'm assuming a monetary award from ALPA.
Even that seems like a real longshot.
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Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I would be shocked if it went anywhere. The TWA pilots made the choice they made. I guess ALPA could have tried to force them to not agree with the demands of the AA pilots to complete the merger but then its highly likely TWA would have shutdown.
Ahhhh...memories.
Carl
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