Fellow Pilots:
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Here’s the latest on the status of our joint negotiations. Both MECs met in Atlanta two weeks ago to review and discuss remaining open issues, after which the group compiled a roadmap for the JNC to use during this week’s meeting with the Company and Mediator Michael Kelliher from the National Mediation Board.*
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With the roadmap in hand, the JNC worked last week to craft positions on the few remaining open issues pertaining to Scope, Pay Rates, Retirement & Insurance, Scheduling, and MIN Day/Duty Rigs. We will also use this guidance from our MECs to respond to management’s counter proposals, as needed.
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We look forward to working with Mediator Kelliher this week, and are hopeful that with the NMB’s assistance and oversight, we can make substantial progress towards a joint contract.
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Fraternally,
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Your JNC
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