Originally Posted by
Rather B Fishin
Thank you. Wasn't this a big discussion many pages back. If we can't be released to self help to "get scope back" then the company can't lock us out or refuse to negotiate to loosen it. I can't believe I'm asking this but where is Carl when you need him........
You don't need me. Your recollection is exactly correct. It is our biggest point of leverage right now. Management desperately needs scope relief from us. THAT'S why they're in such a hurry. But under the RLA, they're powerless to force any change through a lockout or any other means. They can only use fear and hope we relinquish it voluntarily. Like the AirTran guys voluntarily gave up their legal rights because SWA management scared them.
Carl