Originally Posted by
Hueypilot
I don't get where people are saying that the company proposal is a "shadowy deal" or a "bar napkin deal". Their requests (and the pay) are modifications to the current language of the MTA. Outside of those things, the rest of the MTA continues to be in effect and those eight items (the seven requests plus the pay changes) go into effect December 1.
Whoa, there partner. I don't know where you are interpreting or hearing Parker's ultimatum concessions (the work rule changes he's asking to pay for some of the raises) "go into effect Dec.1". If you believe that, no wonder your position is what it is.
That is NOT true. Those "asks" vaporize once we go to arbitration. He may want to bargain for them again, but again, they'd have to be correctly valued, compensated for and agreed to. Does it make you wonder why Parker REFUSES to place a valuation on them NOW at APA's request ?
Originally Posted by
Hueypilot
It's up to APA to negotiate language for those seven items that are not sloppy, or just negotiate them away. Beyond that, I don't see how the company offer is some kind of "unknown wildcard". I think if we can reach an agreement and alter the language of the company requests, remove them or somehow reduce their impacts, taking the deal is the better of the two.
It's up to BOTH parties to negotiate something and so far Parker refuses to negotiate, only dictate ultimatums.
Originally Posted by
Hueypilot
Parker is in no position to negotiate much during arbitration. To do so would mean he'd need to do the same with the APFA, and when it comes time for the other labor groups, he'll have reduced leverage because they'll know he'll keep playing ball.
If he sticks straight to arbitration with no additional negotiating, he may have lost trust with us, but I think was never really worried about that. Look at the past, and that'll tell you a lot about the future. Maybe this experience will change his behavior down the line, but AT THIS POINT, he's still running off his experiences with AWA and US Airways.
Parker certainly could negotiate with us during arbitration, but yes, it will be harder to use that as a facade considering to capitulate to one group strengthens the resolve of the other. I like the duration that arbitration provides much better unless Parker is willing to talk turkey.