Originally Posted by chrisreedrules

To paint a clear picture. The WO unions had been working together for months to try and come up with solutions to the attrition we were all facing. We saw the opportunity to stop the attrition and simultaneously add thousands of pilots and tens of thousands of block hours back to the mainline APA purview.

It was made clear to us that American wasn’t going to entertain any discussions on this solution (which would have actually saved them money compared to what they’re doing now) without ALL parties being on board. Envoy, Piedmont, PSA, and of course APA. The 3 MECs approached APA about it during a meeting and it was made clear in no uncertain terms that APA was not interested. APA was warned that what could result is that American takes drastic measures to stop the attrition (the pay we’re all seeing) and that could harm APA. Ferguson said, “any gains for you are good for us.” or something to that effect. He was wrong then and what you’re seeing now is further proof of that.

I get it. It was the beginning of an election year for APA. No one is making wild changes in an election year. No one as bland and predictable as APA’s leadership, anyway. The ship has basically sailed at this point. APA was the roadblock. It is what it is. Another feather in the cap for the old guard at APA.