From what i am hearing now is that Skywest wants to give us the "protections we want" if we are willing to not be merged with Skywest. I am not trying to stir the pot but it sounds like the Skywest pilots MIGHT be on the losing end of this deal. Without a contract there is nothing stopping Skywest management from signing over portions of Skywest flying or growth that would have gone to Skywest over to ASA just to placate our pilot group.

Our union isnt sure what it wants to do right now. Skywest management doesnt want to merge all three, our union is torn between fighting for all three merged into one and the possible Skywest deal falling through or negotiating protections and guarantees into a new contract. What does Skywest management have to offer besides giving us all three lists merged into one... If i was a pilot at skywest i might be a little PO'ed at my management if they are going to negotiate away future growth and or current flying. Where did they get the money to do this buying? OFF the backs of their work groups.

I think if they **** off their work groups then there is very little stopping a union in the next vote.