Originally Posted by
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That is a very interesting and good post Bar.
As to your last paragraph, what if the DPA went back and got Compass to vote them in under the same MEC?
Economically, I think the DPA will have to work from status quo.
Practically, Compass is represented by ALPA, who would be fighting for its very existence if Delta pulled out. The last thing ALPA would do is cooperate with the DPA on a "unity." effort.
ALPA has some remarkably effective tools in its tool box. IMHO ALPA has a strong track record of success legislatively, in safety, and in helping us keep our jobs on an individual (and properly kept very private) basis. We've done very well in mid contract negotiations. I do not want to loose those tools, or even the administrators that put them to good use.
IMHO the part we need to fix (which is a very important component) is our union's view on outsourcing and unity. The rest works remarkably well.