Originally Posted by
tsquare
No.. it will make them look like idiots when DAL goes on strike and shuts the economy down.
The problem is that you're equating a release to a strike. That's not how the NMB looks at it. To them, a release is a tool to be used in an attempt to get to a deal, not to a strike. They use the tool of the release to apply pressure in an attempt to reach a consensual agreement. That's why there is a 30-day cooling off period prior to self help. If the NMB believes that a release, even for a 12,000 pilot airline, is likely to lead to a TA being reached, then they'll provide the release. On the other hand, if they believe that the pilots are being completely unreasonable, and a release won't lead to a deal, then they won't provide the release. It's all about whether the release will likely lead to a deal or not.
Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
There is nothing about APA's demands that are so outlandish that management couldn't possibly agree to them. They are demanding restoration of what they had years ago - when revenue was strong like it is today.
Really? Have you looked at the proposals and AMR's financials?
Originally Posted by
DeadHead
Question here is, Who decides what the company can afford???
ALPA's Economics & Financial Analysis (E&FA) Department conducts a detailed analysis of the company and determines what can truly be afforded. This information is typically presented to the MEC so they can make a determination about what to submit as a contract opener.
Originally Posted by
capncrunch
Now that's funny.
