Originally Posted by
av8rmike
TonyC - Yes, I was aware of Tradewinds, but not the other. Thanks. I agree with you about the holding company language being important. I was aware of the poison pill language, but I thought that if we entered self help under the RLA, the company is allowed to find alternative means to conduct their business, regardless of any contractual language. IE, RLA supercedes CBA. Is this not correct?
Not to talk for TonyC...But, I think the poison pill he is referring to, involves pre self help. That's when we would take a strike vote. Had we taken a strike vote a year ago, last May, like some wanted, we would have lost our scope clause. And, that sucks, in my opinion.
I'm glad you're reading the T/A. I hope everyone does. But, remember that it all ties together somehow. That's why we negotiate the entire contract, all 31 sections, at once.