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Old 04-23-2010 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy
Superpilot92, you're talking two different things. If a few LECs pass a resolution, but the majority of the MEC do not decide to direct action, the issue dies. In this case, that action would be to enter negotiations to fix your concern.

But if you want to file a grievance, that implies the company is not living up to some portion of the contract. And I can tell you, in this case, as it relates to longevity, it was negotiated and agreed to by all three parties (DAL, DALPA, and NWALPA) that no pilot would have their pay anniversary date adjusted as a result of the merger. BTW, there are DAL pilots being treated identically to NWA, because that was the process in place when they were hired. It was never changed. Why should your's be changed now?
From my understanding, this is what was negotiated.

DAL north guys shouldn't expect the MEC to do anything that could benefit them--just look at the track record. The NERDs are stuck with the status quo, as this MEC will never spend negotiating capital on them. Case closed. JMHO.