Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
I believe that to be pure speculation. As a fairly senior fNWA guy, I have many reasons. The TDC is not one of them.
I'm senior to Carl, and it's not an issue for me. It
is a issue for the cabal that filed the lawsuit, sent some lawyers a bunch of $$, and had it kicked to the curb.
Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
And by the way, there's nothing "alleged" about ALPA's conflict of interest. It is absolutely profound.
"Profound" indeed! It is profound that you cling to that "conflict of interest" tripe. The differences between the contracts at our peer airlines, including Scope, should tell you something. Every ALPA carrier sets their own priorities and negotiates their own terms, with ALPA National's support. If you're REALLY serious about conflicts of interest, call Lee Seham and listen to him gush about how much he's enjoyed representing management during Labor negotiations. Then tell us how much money you've sent to Mr. Seham via the DPA.
Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
I believe it is the main reason that our elected officials refuse to even utter the word Scope in any communications.
I'm getting a clearer picture here of your disconnect. You're not connecting comments about Joint Ventures, small jets, alliances, slot swaps, AerLingus, and code-share, as "Scope". You're not equating the 2.7% increase in mainline flying, along with the purchase of additional mainline jets - to the 2.7% reduction at our regionals, and the parking of over 100 RJs.
Those are all Scope.
Tell us what talk your hearing from our reps or the MEC about reducing Scope. Anybody even suggesting it?