Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
You do realize that the MECs don't negotiate the contract? You do realize that there is a Joint Negotiating Committee made up of pilots from both sides? You do realize they meet every week, even when not in negotiation sessions, to formulate proposals and responses to the company's proposals?
When are pilots going to stop sitting in the cockpit kicking back and get down to serving the passengers their meals and beverages? Oh, wait! That's right. We have people for that.
WHAT.....?
The MEC most certainly DOES negotiate the contract. Just because the MEC Chairman and/or vice chairman is not present in the room does not mean they don't have a controlling hand in the entire process. The MECs dictates to the JNC exactly what will be proposed and what will be accepted/rejected.
JD