Originally Posted by
Gunter
What exactly are we going to do if the company puts the bid out and starts training guys without a better pay rate?
Do you think the union would ask us to do anything? How many do you think would jump on the bandwagon?
I think you should re-read the contract.
Unfortunately (very nfortunately) the contract allows the Company to put the 777 (or any new aircraft) in service without a negotiated pay rate.
Yes it does say that after a certain period that we will go to arbitration if a rate has not been agreed to, but unfortuantely after a Bid has come out, after pilots have been trained and after it has already flown revenue.
The Union shouldn't have to (and my guess is they won't) tell anyone anything in this case.
Everyone knows what should be done. The 777 isn't in my standing bid.
I like the md-11
