Originally Posted by
jsled
You mean like Delta did? Delta approached the pilot's MECs before the merger was even announced. Gave equity and raises before the SOC, and long before they mixed any metal. UAL had the benefit of going third. They saw the US AIr model, and the DAL way. We now know which way they chose. You are awfully trusting for a guy who has been kicked to the curb TWICE. Even if your right, they are still screwing us with every passing day. $137 for an Bus Captain??? SWA F/Os make more than that.
F em. I have turned into one POS employee, I can tell you that. And from what I am seeing on the line, it's a miracle were not back in court. UAL brought it on itself.
Sled
This isn't even close to DAL/NWA so it's not a valid comparison. NWA was essentially absorbed into the DAL system. In our case, committees are choosing the best system between the two. The bias is toward LCAL practices but LUAL practices are favored in some instances.
For DAL/NWA, it was essentially the DAL contract used with a few minor changes. Our JCBA is looking like every aspect of our contracts are being negotiated. It's a longer process but I expect it will result in a MUCH better outcome than simply updating either the UALALPA or the CALALPA contract.
Up until ~Feb this year, I was labeled a pessimist by stating that I didn't expect a TA prior to fall 2012. I still expect a TA by late fall 2012. Am I now being wildly optimistic?
Further, I don't expect TA1 to pass so we're likely not going to have a JCBA until early 2013.