Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
I'm hearing that management stormed in and told the MECs that if they didn't TA/ratify this agreement, 66 CRJ-200s/660 pilots are on the street. Apparently the entire ASA MEC cowered in fear but only 3 of the XJT reps voted yes. AIP reached. No paycuts, 1% raises, with no signing bonus (!). Everything previously discussed conceded on the XJT side, minor reserve improvements for ASA, and vacay low still exists, but only for 1 month, not both when vacation straddles months. IPs apparently get a large bump.
Apparently management also threatened to transfer flying to SkyWest. Again.
I believe about half of this. First, if only 3 XJT reps voted in favor of it then it would fail. Apparently it passed so it must have been at least 5 that were OK with it. Also, ASA still has a no furlough clause so they cant just throw 660 pilots on the street. I also doubt IP's are getting a large bump.
What I do believe is correct is that legacy XJT gave more concessions. Must not be too bad though if their reps approved it. I hope to see some reserve improvements. Its been brutal on the CRJ side. It would be nice to have a "call me first/last" option.
Can't wait to see the details of this agreement. Until then I'll keep an open mind.