Originally Posted by
Airsupport
to be honest you should have let the ship sink instead of taking cuts... now you guys are owned by nwa, and being part of the red tail family we all know how that is going to turn out... just my opinion but taking a lower contract is what pinnacle did 5 years ago to save the company,, now look where we are, it wont happen again.
Not to get in a pi**ing match but...
We did take a pay cut to help our bankrupt company BUT we negotiated a snap-back provision. Every MESABA employee was ready to walk. But in the 11th hour (11th and 59 mins) an agreement was reached. Being owned by NWA 'IS' better then being owned by Mair any day!! They bent us over and wouldn't even provide bankruptcy exit financing (well they did but later withdrew the offer) nice company.
Mesaba and the unions did a great job and should be commended. Some didn't feel that way and they left. Some are doing very well and probably need the kick in the shorts. Mesaba is/was/will be a good place to work. The red tail orphans should work together not against each other.
Good Luck 9E...we're pulling for you!!