Originally Posted by Tester

The last hurrah is coming for the J's. There has not been a lot of talk related to the consolidation at the MEC level. CLE and SEA will most likely go away as they close these bases. JFK will merge with EWR. The counciles at EWR, IAH, GUM, IAD, ORD, DEN, DENTK, LAX and SFO will continue and absorb pilots as the flying is moved around. Question would be: Where does the MEC chairman come from?

These are rumors but worth looking into.

* Heppner is likely to offer the recent TPA abitration award to all(CAL and UAL) pilots in the form of contract improvements easing the path for consideration as the combined MEC Chariman and later as a candidate to replace Moak. From Negotiator to Politician.

* Pierce was actually looking forward to an ALPA National position but given his history very unlikely. Rumor that he is down at Copa working on a CLR/CRM program is almost laughable. However, it could lead to a Jeff created position as payback. The CAL MEC and later combined MEC should make sure ALPA dues money is not being used for this. If ALPA National is sponsoring the program then all ALPA airlines should share in the cost not just combined UAL pilots.