Originally Posted by
Davetastic
I know union and company tactics and politics. I don't agree with EITHER. Frankly, you can't help but wonder that because the union has decided to play politics that the company is making it difficult for us as retribution...or visa versa. Regardless, this is the path that was forged when the company and union jointly decided to take this labor group down the legal paths that we find ourselves on now. The line pilots are stuck in the middle.
How did the union jointly decide to take this labor group down the legal path?
It is the company that is trying to shove amalgamation down our throats. It is the company that has not negotiated in good faith. It is the company that has sued US.
I believe this is a make or break contract for Atlas Pilots. It will determine whether we are a second tier pilot group in terms of compensation and benefits or whether we are a 3rd rate group like Omni, ATI and Kalitta, etc. etc.
We need to fight for a negotiated contract that we vote on. The time is now. Conditions may never be this good again.