Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
The worst part is that the administration lied to us. Numerous emails prior to this release stated emphatically that the settlement language had NO CHANGES to the existing contract language.
A flat out lie. They gave away a significant portion of leverage we had to achieve a great new contract. Stunned.
Carl
The settlement has no changes to the existing contract language.
As usual, you make incredible unsubstantiated allegations.
The pilots wanted the grievance settlement handled separate from contract negotiations (the right call) and the company's noncompliance was resolved for $30,000,000. A settlement which we believe is the third largest in the Association's history and the largest on a scope grievance.
The matter of the scope grievance is resolved. The contract language remains in force and is
currently in compliance on an EASK basis, meaning Delta is flying at least 48.5% of the Bundle 1 EASK. If the company goes out of compliance a cure period will begin 31 March 2016 and a grievance could be filed if a violation is documented 31 March 2017.
... and while we are on the topic of contract enforcement, recall that Tim Caplinger, interim leader of the DPA, is quoted as saying "“It’s completely optional for the company to comply with it if there’s no penalty for going out of compliance...” It is as if he is unaware of the Railway Labor Act.
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