Originally Posted by SladeTin (Post 4023084)

This really isn’t rocket science folks. The term “bridge agreement” is simply being used to imply this is a short term contract that’s meant to put us in a better position until the JCBA is reached. I’m sure it’s another way of tempering expectations as well. If a TA is reached, and it goes out for vote, and it is passed…the RB payout will be triggered. Period.

Originally Posted by JustWatching (Post 4023068)

Should be fairly easy… Who’s been over 85 hours for the past 3 years? Maybe the bigger bases, but I doubt it.

Originally Posted by Iceman63 (Post 4023337)

Has anyone heard from the union when they expect to have a deal done? Are we going to see a AIP in April? Also has anyone heard about the pay scales they are looking at? I’ve heard someone say the union wouldn’t accept sub par rates. Hopefully that is true!

Originally Posted by captnate702 (Post 4022048)

so you really think Alpa would wait around for 18-36 months while we negotiate a full cba? They would just tell their SY pilots to wait an extra 2-3 years before even beginning JCBA negotiations???

use your head. Alpa might give us some grace period (think 3-4 months) but no way they will continue to sit on their hands if we don’t have a TA or AIP come the holidays.

Originally Posted by BroncoFtbl (Post 4023007)

Let’s simplify it:

1. Pilots and G4 agree to a side letter pertaining to the accrual and payout of a retention bonus as negotiated by their bargaining representative, the IBT.

2. Pilots and G4 sign side letter via the bargaining representative IBT. Side letter now becomes a piece of the status quo, no different than any existing language of the CBA.

3. Retention bonus must be paid out in accordance with the agreed upon terms unless otherwise negotiated by the bargaining representative.

3.A. Trigger for payout of retention bonus is “an amended CBA”.

3.B. G4 Pilots and G4 agree to a shorter duration CBA, otherwise known as a “bridge agreement”. (Note: the top of the d*mn page isn’t going to say BrIdGE AgREemENT in bold letters.)

3.C. Once “bridge agreement” is ratified, Retention Bonus must be paid out in accordance with agreed upon terms.

3.D. Any deviation from the agreed upon payout mechanism constitutes a status quo violation which then the pilot group would hold the right to seek a job action.

30 years of 121 and you’re just now trying to grasp basic RLA principles? Come on man.

Originally Posted by Jim Rockford (Post 4023034)

I can’t wait to see 1300+ pilots for 3+ years of pay gets “trued-up” by Allegiants overworked payroll department in under 60 days. I’m sure Allegiant, the Union, and each individual pilot are all on the same page for what counts over 85+ hours. Should be very entertaining! 🍿

Originally Posted by Iceman63 (Post 4023337)

Has anyone heard from the union when they expect to have a deal done? Are we going to see a AIP in April? Also has anyone heard about the pay scales they are looking at? I’ve heard someone say the union wouldn’t accept sub par rates. Hopefully that is true!

Originally Posted by Lost Decade (Post 4023330)

Couldn't an agreement like this actually state that it satisfies the requirements to activate the RB?