Originally Posted by
formerdal
I'm with justjack on this.
I also have no dog in this fight but do know a few easties. If any west pilot thinks they have won anything- I think they are sadly mistaken.
The east pilots will never vote any contract in with the NIC included(and there is no way for a judge to enforce a favorable vote outside of Ch11), a middle ground or merger or split off of the two groups will be required to end this.
IMHO
Your very wrong about what a judge can and can't do. Ask any Delta pilot who said they could not be forced to work overtime. The judge has laid out very strict rules on what USAPA had to do and what they can ask and negotiate for. They must negotiate to impliment the Nic award. If the judge felt that they are not negotiating in good faith the fines could very quickly total large amounts. If they so much as mention a strategy to not impliment the nic award you will see USAPA officers in jail. Its sad but the power of a judge to impliment a court decision is almost unlimited.