Originally Posted by DryMotorBoatin
Parker isn't stupid. He saw what happened with pinnacle an how easily they caved.
1. Make ridiculous proposal
2. Threaten to shutter company
3. Realize pilots take the attitude that a lousy job is better than losing it totally and being unemployed.
4. Laugh as union votes 90% in favor of further poverty.
5. Cash bonus check.
If alpa allows this to happen then they're more worthless than previous thought. We're already low paid compared to all the other blue collar skilled trades.
Sadly, ALPA doesn't have as much say in this situation as some would like to believe.
Originally Posted by Iowa Farm Boy
Just so ya'll know- the reason USeLess Air is pushing this so hard RIGHT NOW, is because they know come August they won't have anyone on the inside to make it happen, and in fact probably won't be able to get anyone to listen.
Lets try one of mgt's negotiating tactics- delay, delay, delay. We've got a contract. Lets go with it.
It's about the only option Eagle has, which isn't much. But don't think Parker and Co. haven't been having back room discussions with other regional carriers out there for the past few months.
Who's up to bat after Eagle takes it in the nuts? Air Whiskey or Piedmont?