Originally Posted by
jfrabell
From what I understand, if they win this suit, we are released from negotiations (to 'self help') immediately.
That's what I got from a certain OE captain who asked me for a copy of my pay stub with my new hire bonus on it, anyway.
That would be nice but unfortunately, it is my understanding that only the NMB
http://www.nmb.gov/mediation/faq-mediation.html can release us to self help. It would be nice if we could get a fair contract without a strike but at this point it seems like a strike may be the only way to make management understand that we will not settle for anything less than a fair contract. I think that management is making a big mistake in presuming that this pilot group can be intimidated or divided. We will stick together, support our MEC, remain professional and hold out for a fair contract.