Originally Posted by
PCL_128
Really? Can you cite an example? When in the past has the NMB provided a release into self help when a pilot group was demanding to double the cost of pilot payroll year over year when an airline was already losing money?
Do you not even remember what you just posted? Since you apparently do not, let's review shall we:
Originally Posted by
PCL_128
And let's say a group of major airline pilots and their company come to you for mediation, and that pilot group is demanding a 52% pay raise. Their company is already losing money, and it's obvious to you and everyone else that a 52% increase to rates of pay,...
I responded to this post as follows:
Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
Similar things have happened many, many times before in the history of airline labor negotiations. In the past, when this happens, the NMB declares an impasse and both sides are released to pursue self-help. The union can strike, and the company can replace the entire work force. Both have happened many times before. NEVER BEFORE have we had this current situation of the NMB refusing to declare an impasse until THEIR view of a labor contract has been agreed to by labor. This has NEVER happened before. Instead of the NMB mediating on behalf of both sides, management currently has the NMB arbitrating on their behalf.
One minute you say a 52% increase, and the next minute you ask about citing examples showing a pilot group demanding double the cost of their pilot payroll year over year.
I'm betting you weren't a math major.
Carl