Originally Posted by
DeadHead
While I think scope is paramount in the next contract, I think we need to get alot better about actually enforcing what's in the contract. I feel like we are always the side of that table that works/negotiates in good faith which is rarely ever reciprocated during tense contract negotiations.
Seems like the pilot group is always on the short end of the stick when contract interpretation comes up.
If I understand it correctly, as far as the Republic discussion goes, it does not violate our scope restrictions because Republic is considered a holding company and not considered as single-carrier status?
Close, but the technically accepted answer is that Republic does not violate our Scope because our Scope sucks!
Now there may be many reasons for this - changing industry dynamics, BK contracts, whatever - It does not matter whose fault it is, it is what it is.
The important thing is that we as a group acknowledge this and take corrective action.
Scoop