Originally Posted by
gloopy
I don't really know what you're asking here. Are you trying to say that because some buyouts result in mergers due to types of equipment operated, then either all regional WO's should get full seniority at a mainline, NWA pilots should have had to interview for a job, or else there is mass hypocrisy? That makes no sense but it appears its the path you're trying to go down.
No NWA should not need to re-interview. It has been discussed that regionals have a need to be vetted and did not have a similar difficult interview process as mainline. My point was only that when a mainline gets bought out or merges it would make no difference what their hiring practice was.
Not asking anything except equality. In the current ALPA system only mainline jobs matter and I know all the reasons why. But the current system allows management to have a playground at the regional level that would not be allowed at the mainlines. This is wrong and regionals don't have the power base to stop it like you have at a mainline. My feeling is my job is equally important as a mainlines BUT NEVER AT A MAINLINE PILOTS EXPENSE, POSITION OR JOB!
Under this current system you have protection that I am not afforded but until a regional pilot can move up to a mainline job it is still as important to a regional pilot as it is to a mainline. If GOD forbid there is another 9/11 terrorists attack or for whatever there is a reason for a downturn in the industry DAL can dissolve Endeavor and may never have a job to return to. A mainline may get furloughed but can return to your job once it becomes available again. Your job can not be given away ours can even though we are owned by the same company and under the same UNION.