Originally Posted by
fosters
Regioanls really can't strike anymore. We have no leverage. If we strike someone else will get the RFP. Simple as that. When Comair struck they had a majority of the Delta Connection flying under one roof, now look what has happened.
DCI Carriers:
Comair
SkyWest
ASA
Freedom
Chautauqua
Shuttle America
Republic
ExpressJet
Pinnacle
Soon to include:
Mesaba
Compass
This is why, at the regional (also known as "Small Jet Provider", "Contract Carrier", etc.) level, we need one overriding contract if you are ALPA. One pay rate across the board for each type of aircraft. Air Wisconsin and Pinnacle, who both operate the same airplane, would have the same pay. Work rules that are standard from company to company. You know, kinda like what a real union would have.
ALPA Pilots from Fee-for-Departure Segment Advance Mutual Goals
Representatives from ALPA’s “fee-for-departure carrier” pilot groups continue their coordinated efforts to expand their career opportunities and implement the strategic plan they developed last April.
Motivated by their mutual goal of building career security and opportunities for ALPA pilots in this segment of the industry, this group has undertaken a number of key projects since May. Their efforts—which include monthly conference calls of the MEC chairmen, negotiating committee chairmen, and contract administrators; developing a comparative list of contract standards; and compiling a database of furlough mitigation LOAs, among others—focus on sharing information, ideas, and successes and collaborating on joint solutions to industry challenges.
As part of this ongoing initiative, these pilot groups will hold an ALPA Fee-for-Departure MEC Summit on Sunday, Oct. 19. Participants will review their ongoing efforts and accomplishments and discuss their mutual collective bargaining goals and continuing coordination of their negotiations and support activities.