Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
ALPA's rules prohibit using union attorneys or union funds for a merger. Too easy for the union to get sued if you don't like the result. If you want a lawyer, you have to hire one and pass an assessment among your pilot group to pay for it.
ASA MEC has retained the firm that handled the NWA merger for Delta.
I know that ALPA legal is reviewing our contract language and the Merger Agreement so they can give their opinion to the XJT MEC. I also know that the XJT MEC has retained a legal firm from DC. There is money in the SMRA account so I hope they use that before assessing the pilots.
Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
And speaking of Vegas, my sources tell me a sit down was had yesterday between the ALPA chairmen, Brad Holt, and Jerry Atkin in LAS to discuss this issue.
What would happen if Jerry threw in the towel and agreed to a three way, but with concessions in return? Hmmm.
If he wants concessions, PBS, etc, fine. That all has to be negotiated for in a joint contract anyways. That is where those deals should be made.