Originally Posted by
Dunkin
The company, APA, and the WO ALPAs all know that a merger will not occur unless it's a staple. AA can go to the WOs and say take the deal or we will slowly shrink you over time while transfering aircraft to other carriers. The pilot shortage will not last forever.
This is the SWA/AirTran model. SWA and SWAPA strong armed AirTran ALPA to capitulate rather than keep fighting. Or something to that effect. Probably the more likely scenrio, espeically if AA managment values pilot labor peace.
Originally Posted by
rdneckpilot
yeah. No FNG way I would trust alpa to represent me in a merger with the WO pilots.
This would be the same as saying you don't trust the people on your board/mec to represent you in a merger. ALPA only provides the merger policy. The mec provides their own funding and attorneys, and strategy, etc. This is why there is ususally a merger fund started, becuase ALPA will not provide a cent.