Originally Posted by
Scott Stoops
I generally agree with the sentiment that the CAL side should not be punished for J. Pierce and his MEC's malfeasance. I'm very surprised that nothing came of it though. There were plenty of other options to remediate it. Heck, the CAL side was able to trade a somewhat minor grievance for 40 mil, yet the UAL side got nothing for a gross violation of the TPA. How about LOA 25 for starters. Very disappointed that once again the UAL MEC (combined now) blinked.
On the unity front - it is amazing how quickly that card gets thrown when the battle seems to be over and there is nothing left to take. Yet I still see the vast majority of CAL pilots not wearing an ALPA pin. Add in the lawsuit and the take whatever I can get mentality that I see as pervasive and the calls for unity ring somewhat hollow.
Scott
I agree with most of what you say here, Scott. The only thing I question is if the MEC "blinked". I have no inside info, but the way I read the announcement, the arbitrator left only 1 choice. Take the $$ back from the LCAL Bubbas or not. I'm not sure there was any alternative to "get" anything for the LUAL side. Obviously our MEC (and I) strongly disagree with the arbitration decision. But unlike a certain 6, I will live with the results because the arbitration process was followed, win or lose.
Personally I'm happy that the LCAL's get to keep the $$. I'd rather them have it than management. But JP's true colors are exposed yet again.