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“The JetBlue and ALPA negotiating committees met in Washington, D.C. this week for a full mediation session. During the meeting, we tackled four substantial sections: Compensation, Retirement, Insurance and Scheduling.
While our aim is to keep discussions at the table, we have always said that we will address incorrect information. And that is what we have to do today.
While we were still in mediation yesterday, the MEC inaccurately reported that JetBlue was stalling negotiations and had not come to the table with "serious proposals." In reality, at that time, the MEC and the Negotiating Committee had in their hands our latest Compensation proposal from the day before. It was a serious proposal, which offered rates within a percentage point of Alaska's current rates, that would go into effect on ratification. In addition, JetBlue offered a company contribution to our Pilots' 401k retirement accounts that grows to 16% over the life of the agreement. However, after the MEC sent out its communication, we did not receive a serious counter proposal that in any way indicated urgency in reaching agreement despite what they communicated earlier today.
We will continue to negotiate in good faith at the bargaining table. This is the only place an agreement can be reached. Our next mediation session is February 26-March 2, and we have a language session scheduled for February 13-15. We remain committed to reaching a contract that is fair to Pilots and enables JetBlue to grow and compete in a sustainable manner.
Respectfully,
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———-So you guys (ALPA) proposed Alaska rates? Or was that Managements proposal to ALPA?
Thanks?
that was the email the empty suits at the table working for JB put out to try to cause division in the pilot ranks...little did they realize everyone at JB thinks Alaska rates minus 1% are unapceptable and an insult ,as alaksa does not set market rate.
management proposed Alaska rates minus 1%. let that sink in. alaska pilots would have turned down their current rates if they had been given the chance to vote on it, but it was an arbitrator decision so they had to eat that.
furthermore , the concept of pattern bargaining is that you build up on each other cba, meaning , our Alpa proposed rates are not only above current Delta or United, but includes what we assume will be their 2020 and beyond future rates since they start negotiations in a year.
to add insult to the company proposal ,they wanted to have zero work rules to offset that pathetic rate offer, and no profit sharing with zero improvement to our current heath care plans that's worse than walmarts'.
don't forget too that those rates were for a320-321 only, the 190 was offered zero .
we can only hope we reach and impass with NMB release soon so we can shut down this experiment and see the worthless JB management team be fired .