Originally Posted by
Nevets
The only reason why we are discussing this again is because the ASA MEC has decided to change their mind on something they already previously agreed on.
Correction: The only reason we are discussing this is because the ERJ side walked into June negotiations without authorization to move off their opener, and insisted instead, to negotiate SmartPref PBS work rules, which completely undermine the current ASA PBS system and work rules, without the ASA MEC's presence.
Originally Posted by
Nevets
The erj MEC tried to address the ASA MEC issue by agreeing to make it a weighted vote in order to make it "fair" yet their MEC reneged on that.
Correction: The ERJ MEC proposed it, the ASA MEC considered it, the ASA MEC said it "may" be acceptable, then ALPA Legal told both sides it is a violation of the Association Constitutions and Bylaws. Please stop trumpeting this falsehood, Luis.
Originally Posted by
Nevets
Now the erj MEC has convinced the company to have two PBSs in perpetuity
Correction: The Company has not agreed to this.
Originally Posted by
Nevets
but that seems to not be good enough for the ASA MEC either, judging by that last email. So why are we still talking about PBS? It's not for the lack of effort on the erj MECs part, that's for sure.
Correction: The ASA pilot group has told their MEC clearly that the dual tracks in the failed TA are not acceptable.
Originally Posted by
Nevets
The erj MEC will either not be able to negotiate work rules to their satisfaction and decide to just go with flight line, or the ASA MEC will agree to have two separate PBSs, or the erj MEC will be able to negotiate work rules in order to at least send it out for parallel bidding and a ratification vote. If that happens, the issue will go to arbitration. If the Asa MEC wins the arbitration, then we go with flight line. If they lose the arbitration, then we would wait and see if they continue to try to fight it through some other grievance.
Correction: This is so far out the realm of reality, I don't even know where to start. The issue of which PBS to use isn't what's in the already scheduled arbitration. Nothing in the JCBA can be determined by an arbitrator, as laid out in the TPA. What can be arbitrated are TPA and PPA disputes. An arbitrator can not and will not be asked to force one side or another into a PBS system. Is that REALLY what your reps are telling you???
Originally Posted by
Nevets
So the process is there for this to resolve itself in a number of different ways. Let's let the MEC do what they feel is best for their pilots (with their pilots input of course) and see what happens. So let's not take it personal.
The arbitration takes place in November.