Originally Posted by
jsled
we're working on it. First, a joint contract, then a combined seniority list. Thats the way it works at Alpa now-a-days. mgmt submitted a comprehensive proposal and Alpa is working on a counter due early next month. The seniority list is being worked on as we speak, however, it will most likely go to arbitration which will not happen until we have a joint contract. Meanwhile, we have to deal with this RJ issue NOW. Which is being done with pickets and legal (contractual) means.
jsled,
Both the JCBA and SLI can be looked at together, but, as you said, JCBA first.
I hope the whole JCBA is an improvement, but real section 1 improvements relating to scope/JV is the key not only to true job security but making the hopefully equal dissatisfaction with the final SLI that much more acceptable.
What I'm saying is, the SLI will hopefully suck equally for all. However, because of recovering flying to mainline, all will see a net push up the ladder to cover that flying and improve their status as outsourced flying comes back in house.
The contracts the company has with outsourced carriers won't be recaptured in a moment. That is reality. However, until a JCBA is in place that begins the process of returning that flying is in place, all NewCo pilots are in an undesirable position.
Good on everyone that showed up!
Lee