Originally Posted by GearBoy

Why did you guys end up in Arbitration? Because negotiations failed.

Why did negotiations fail? Because Alaska management did not have to negotiate in good faith.

Why didn't management negotiate in good faith? There was no need to.

With operational metrics as high as they were, there was no need for management to do anything.

If during negotiations your pilots are feeding at the trough, building their line to 117 limits, flying time-and-a-half, and selling back vacations, you guys are scr@wed at the negotiating table. Talk about sending a message. Benito the doochebag heard your message loud and clear, all the way to the bank.

Good luck finding the unity and solidarity necessary to make it all the way to self-help.

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