Originally Posted by
jayray2
Okay, I understand your statement. However, reread the contract and you will see our contract offers us no protection in the case of an asset transfer. Also, reread the statements from management and read between the lines. They are not going to just say, yeah, you all do it however you want. One list, two lists, whatever you all, the pilot group, want is fine with us. We will pay all the retraining fees, so you guys/gals just figure out how you want to do it. No way. Of course this is all speculation, the truth won't come out until it is all over and done with. Isn't that why we come on here, to speculate?
This situation is covered under the contract. You can call it an asset transfer or anything else, it is still covered under Section 1.E.1. It is not a merger, but the second line triggers it. The company was sold to another airline and it affect the seniority rights of Mesaba Pilots. Under that section, it provides that seniority lists must be merged in a fair and equitable manner.
I think everyone is confused and people are talking about multiple things. The Mesaba furloughs being hired retain their longevity but for schedule bidding purposes, they will be new hires. They will however keep their Mesaba seniority number so when ever things get hashed out, they could be more senior at Pinnacle after the SLI occurs.
Second, anyone who things a 15 years captain coming with the 900s to Pinnacle and will be forced to be the most junior pilot is ridiculous. That is where the fair and equitable language gets triggered.