Originally Posted by
Slammer
F16..I'm with you on the release...that specifically is not the issue for me or the CAL pilots I know. We don't know the plan, past what is currently known, a request for release. What if we get released? What if we get iced by the NMB for JH actions? What if it delays getting a TA? Those are the types of questions and assessments that should have been done Jointly with the experience, education and background from both unions to make the BEST decision. Bottomline, That's water under the bridge, so where do we go now...MEC/LC bringing the two groups together...as I stated earlier JP and JH are incapable.
Here's the bottom line:
Option 1: NMB says 'nice try, but no'. Continue negotiating per status quo. No change for you.
Option 2: NMB says '*** is wrong with you?! You're in timeout!". No change for you. You have ZERO idea if it impacted when we would've gotten the JCBA even if we didn't act.
Option 3: NMB says 'here is your proffer of Binding Arbitration'. BIG change for you! You could be looking at a picket line in 40 days!
If I were you I'd plan for the worst case COA.
Seriously, I don't know the plan either Slammer. Let's look at what's best for the combined pilot group and go from there. I've already told my rep that I think it's crucial to get the CAL MEC on board. He's convinced that they will all be in favor...just as our MEC is. This might not have been a joint push, but the result will be a joint gain.