Originally Posted by
gatorbird
No, that’s not why our NC and the company didn’t meet face-to-face for 4 months. They didn’t meet because discussions led to a demand of PBS from the company, the mediator wanted to hear it play out, and our NC was not authorized by our MEC to negotiate into an agreement containing PBS language. Put simply, our NC needed time to poll the membership for a possible change in negotiation direction. Notice that after this was accomplished we were back at it in relative short order. We were NEVER “iced”; in fact, the NMB doesn’t even recognize that term! But don’t trust me—ask your rep!
Here is what rep told me:
Sep 9
Mediated negotiations continued in Baltimore Wednesday through Friday, and ultimately concluded with no deal reached and
no further bargaining dates set by the NMB.
Sep 21
Talks broke off 10 days ago when Spirit failed to recognize the pilots’ need for Scope, LTD,and RIG improvements, and overplayed their hand―by demanding PBS that we told them would be highly unpopular.
Our plan to get a contract is to engage in a campaign of strategic communications targeting both the financial community and the flying public designed to bring the company back to
the table. Further, the SPSC campaign will utilize all lawful opportunities to demonstrate our unity and resolve, with informational picketing and other events planned to take place
this month and in the months to come.
English obviously not 1st language, but I no see survey to get back to table. Also quote #1 looks like nc wants to talk but NMB say NO.