Originally Posted by
fit29
I was reffering to the fact that MAG might screw over some pilots and then tell the union to go ahead and file a grievence, by the time it is finally resolved mesa has probably gone under. And Mesa started freedom specifically to whipsaw pilot groups, in violation of their contract.
RLA gives managament way to much power, we need a more balanced document.
I agree, but alpa national thinks it's too risky to open up that can of worms. Basically there's a good chance that we could end up worse off than before (ie no self-help allowed). The legislative process is such a crap-shoot that management (ATA) doesn't want to risk it either.
Personally I suspect management would come out ahead, not much public sympathy for us greedy, underworked, millionaire RJ drivers. And even if labor did get a favorable bill, it would just get vetoed.