Originally Posted by
gojo
You are like talking to a rock!!! Think of this, how would it have looked if over 5 years ago Pinnacle pilots started picketing after negotiating for just 70 days because people told them management was a tough bunch of liars?
My guess? XJ guys would have been out there supporting us in MSP and DTW at least. Informational picketing isn't out of the question from the time the contract becomes ammendable. Now, it doesn't make sense to stand outside with a sign that says "Fair contract now!!!" when you're working under a current, mutually agreed upon contract unless there are concessions being asked for. Once said contract becomes "ammendable," then it's no unheard of for informational picketing to start. Continental pilots were picketing in June to bring awareness to a fair contract for all pilots, and they hadn't even got a transition agreement in place yet. We've had one of those since Sept 1st. I didn't see the United MEC saying "Wait....hold one. Management might play nice." They joined them, along with other ALPA airlines. Here ya go:
ALPA Channel Player > June 9, 2010 - Continental pilots rally to tell management: We are the key to a successful Continental-United merger
So, it's a "rally," but the intent is the same.