Originally Posted by
MD80
I hear very little about the integration talks. We are told confidentiality agreements were signed and the MEC cannot give out very much information.
I think a LOA written by the Republic EXCO to BB would stop the finger pointing. It's up to BB to say, Yes or No.
If BB says No (my guess), the Midwest pilots will know BB is locking them out not the Republic pilots.
If he says Yes, the senior Midwest pilots would rightfully use their seniority to (20+ years) stay off the unemployment lines and be given temporary bidding rights.
If you know very little about integration talks, why would you make a blanket statement regarding a lock out? This stuff takes time and everyone wants in done yesterday. For what it's worth I hope our EXCO does present a LOA for the Midwest pilots. It's the right thing to do by all accounts, but the constant attacks on our company is not going to do you any favors. BTW, all parties involved INCLUDING Midwest were present last week for integration talks. Good luck, I really hope it works for everyone so we can all move forward.