Originally Posted by
Good Rate
Tony...That's not a real solution. There are great benefits of a successful merger for both pilot groups and the company as well. It would be silly for us to not work toward one pilot group.
One problem is that the MECs become detached from the pilot groups. The negotiations quickly turn to ****ing match with the only interest is winning the battle and the desires of the pilot group falls by the wayside.
Maybe another option could be to increase the number of members of negotiating group. Why do we have a such a small group representing such a large number of pilots. More members could equal a more fair representation of the pilot group. Then a 2/3 majority wins the issue and we move on
Just trying to think of solutions....
Really? What possible solution exists now that we would have no choice but to take concessions in order to obtain a JCBA? The XJT MEC took all of those non pay issues to the arbitrator just to undermine our negotiating position. You are right in that they just want to "win". Both MECs are no different than the idiots in Congress. But now that the company is holding an award for a CRJ-900 rate $2-$10 less, dual qual, and non seat based pay, do you think they're going to turn around and say "just kidding!"? We either accept that deal, or the company keeps us separate and slowly shuts down the ASA side. I prefer the latter.