Originally Posted by
CLMP
With all due respect, it's NOT the same. If DL, AA, UA, and WN never change one iota of their contract from now on, they will still be light years ahead of where Allegiant pilots are. We are missing basic provisions in our work rules that even some of the scummiest regionals enjoy. The CEO's of the majors and legacies are reluctant to give the pilots more because it's a business decision. Allegiant's CEO won't do it because he has a fundamental hatred for labor and especially labor unions. It's not business, it's personal. I listen to all my friends at the legacies complain about not having a new contract; but when I tell them what our working conditions are, their jaws break the concrete.
I'm only quoting you because the mobile app is making me include a quote.
So if the big road block to moving forward with negotiations is dues check off, and dues check off has been the downfall of the other two unions, then let's say to heck with dues check off for now. We can pay our dues as responsible adults. Let's not hold up a contract on this. I'm sure PayPal or some other means is available to the union.
Threatening a pilot with termination for not paying dues is ridiculous anyway. Per the RLA we pay dues or the agency fee. The union can and will get their money.
Let's see how serious the company really is about negotiating.