Originally Posted by
jamesholzhauer
It’s debatable (at best) that the contract they got was hindered by that ruling. They still had to vote on it. Don’t think there were many pilots who said “well this TA sucks, but since we got sued, I’ll vote yes.” Just like a judge can tell the union they have to tell members to pick up open time consistent with historical numbers, the judge can say they have to negotiate factoring in the judgment. But that doesn’t change what TA/CBA is acceptable to membership.
Not really debatable when I’m telling you exactly what was told me by a member of APA leadership (now retired) just after ratification. Sure the membership could have voted against it but that also brings no guarantees. At the time the fine was levied it was either negotiate it away or pay it. Not sure leaving $3 million in the bank for a buffer for a union that size would be wise.