Originally Posted by
Skyflyin
Alright, here is an idea. Lets agree to disagree and sign an MOU that we will keep the operations separate until everyone on the list retires. We (CAL Pilots) sure didn't want this merger and I'm sure the majority of UAL pilots don't want it either. Lets agree to separate operations and separate negotiations and go from there.
NOWHERE DOES IT SAY THAT WE HAVE TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT, OR THAT WE ARE "REQUIRED" TO MERGE THE SENIORITY LIST.
This is management's deal, not ours. They wanted/need it, not us. If they wanted our permission they should of asked us for it first. They did not. Our good VP of Flight Ops pretty much said they didn't really need to combine the operations to meet their goals, so lets not do it.
Lets be friendly neighbors, just not move in together. It sure would make things a lot easier.
What do you think?
This is about the dumbest idea I have seen yet. I know nobody likes or wanted this merger but it is a done deal. In about 4 or 5 months there will only be United Airlines as far as the public knows. Lets get PAID now while the perception exists that we are still two airlines. USAIR is not a roll model.