Originally Posted by
pilot64golfer
I just read all of Section 8. Base "reopening" after closing is not covered in the UPA. A hole in the contract because obviously ALPA could predict such a stupid decision would be made by management.
Also no one said a word back then about either of these being "carve-outs". Just like not one pilot complained about the SLI process to JP as he so brilliantly put in his post SLI award letter.
So if the MEC passes this and grants a carveout, you were right, and if not, you were wrong.
It is covered under closing a base, and opening a new base as the time it is closed is irrelevant. As has been noted the SEA 777 pilots were given this protection and the base was not reopened. Read MOU 14.
I am not sure why you want to bring up the SLI. I am not upset with it. Why would anyone complain to JP about the SLI? It was in the hands if the MC and the MEC and officers were not involved in the process.
What will I be right about if they pass this? As I have repeatedly said I do not think it will pass.