Originally Posted by Captainbfv

Rumor floating around is that certain members of the NC are saying that we are going to be released soon. These rumors btw aren't coming from company mouth pieces, they're from pilots that talk with members of the NC. So who know's what would motivate them to share such a thing.

What's more interesting is that according to GU's statement in last weeks membership meeting, we aren't close to what the NC members are claiming. Reality is that having a change to the mediator by the union's request only set us back 2 to 3 months. All bc our side wasn't willing/ready to pass section 1 and 3.

Like many pilots, I (we) can only hope that this hail Mary attempt works out. But if I was a gambling man, i am willing to bet that after a few months of more negotiating, we'll be once AGAIN be asked by the mediator to bring forward the requested sections. What will our side do then? Say no? Refuse? Request to be released bc that would put us in a "corner"?

Like many, I'm not in the room. Nor do I have all the facts to say the least. But as someone that did not agree with AR's negotiating strategy, I do not agree with the current one (as it appears to be). To push things in a certain direction in hopes for an impasse. Not bc I'm against a cooling off period or strike if need be; but beacuse in my humble opinion that strategy will add years to this circus.

I wouldn't say, nor am I saying, nor have I ever said roll over and take ANY deal. But it seems like the strategy is in hope to get everything under the sun while being confident that it won't backfire or even hurt the pilot group in the long run. But only time will tell. My personal priority at this point for me, although a contract is critical for our future and unity; elections for this local are imperative. We need this local up and running next year with proper representation.

Just my 2 cents.