Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
I appreciate the level of detail that some are drilling down in to, but I think we have to remember one point that is EXTREMELY important in my opinion:
Our union chose to not even fight! Our union chose to settle out of court/arbitration. Our union chose this option on the single most important issue in any contract. THAT is a significant problem in our union.
Carl
Carl - wow you hit an important distinction!
Right now we don't seem to have a objective scope policy. Right now scope = bargaining credits and the result is management expects to be able to violate scope and barter to resolve the contractual breach.
Without a clear policy we will always be reactive and the easy solution is a concession.
What would happen if Delta just decided to cut pay? Obviously we know that number and don't deviate, but our scope policy is much less objective.
One of my goals with the LEC44 resolution is to get some clarification and objectives that will serve as a benchmark for future activity.
Are we taking it back?
Are we done giving away flying?
Is the flying below 122 seats and 4,200 miles important to us?
Answers to those questions will define the answer to the Compass Representational Question. It is hard to "sell" your own pilots. If they are Delta pilots we are much less likely to trade them away later.