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I read it differently. I think the company is eager to have a deal as it gives them labor stability and wallstreet loves that. But, ALPA, on the other hand is fine with running the act. ALPA is happy to have a deal on ALPA's terms. In this environment, where labor has the advantage, ALPA needs to maintain the high ground. ALPA should not give in on any of our negotiating bottom line and cornerstone issues.
An industry leading contract with industry leading scope and job protections. Don't see any real motivation for ALPA unless its on the pilot group's terms.
I agree. ALPA won't give in on scope, therefore, likely a long contract fight.
Very possible outcome. Based on history I would agree. However, this doesn’t give the company the growth it needs especially in 70/76 seat arena. Oscar and Kirby need to pull this off in the short term to make their growth plans work and show the BOD they are competent and not react to Wall Streets severe concerns.
Based on what I’ve heard from several union reps and committee volunteers I’ve talked too and a pilot that recently completed captain charm School where Oscar, Kirby and Todd Insler all spent considerable time with them. Both the company and the union are motivated to get a deal done this year. The union believes it is very possible that mainline could be flying 70/76 seaters.
My gut feeling is we have a slightly better then 50/50 chance of getting a contact this year or early next year. If not you are probably right it’s most likely a traditional length negotiation cycle. Time will tell.