Originally Posted by
Elvis90
Capt Steve Maher & the other ALPA Rep that briefed us in MSP about 3 weeks ago or so said otherwise, that the company approached ALPA to start negotiations early, in order to take advantage of current "opportunities" that disruption in the industry is providing.
From the MEC chairmans letter dated 9 Mar.
But as we have in the past when opportunities have presented themselves, we again choose not to wait. The Pilot Working Agreement permits contract openers to be exchanged up to 270 days prior to our December 31, 2012 amendable date, which is April 5, 2012. We believe opportunities exist, so today, your MEC directed the Negotiating Committee to meet with Delta management early next week to discuss opening the contract now with the goal of achieving a comprehensive agreement on an expedited basis.