Atlas Purchases Southern Air
#106
Are we there yet??!!
Joined APC: Apr 2006
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#107
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Position: 767 Line Check Airman
Posts: 61
It took many years because of personality clashes between the two ALPA MECs that dragged out negotiations. The seniority integration required arbitration.
All of this transpired before my arrival. I can say that once we were merged the transition went smoothly. I never witnessed any conflict in the cockpit. I'm sure it happened.
#108
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: Retired
Posts: 651
Most importantly, The IBT is very willing to file a single carrier petition, which ALPA is not.
Purchase completed in May (+/-). If necessary, the IBT files single carrier. In any case, the IBT presents the merged list to management. 9 months of negotiations, then to the arbitrator. Merged contract 3 months later.
The time line is pretty firm. Thank God that we are not ALPA.
#109
The situation is now entirely different. Both Southern and Atlas are in the same union, and one that has a clear seniority list merger policy.
Most importantly, The IBT is very willing to file a single carrier petition, which ALPA is not.
Purchase completed in May (+/-). If necessary, the IBT files single carrier. In any case, the IBT presents the merged list to management. 9 months of negotiations, then to the arbitrator. Merged contract 3 months later.
The time line is pretty firm. Thank God that we are not ALPA.
Most importantly, The IBT is very willing to file a single carrier petition, which ALPA is not.
Purchase completed in May (+/-). If necessary, the IBT files single carrier. In any case, the IBT presents the merged list to management. 9 months of negotiations, then to the arbitrator. Merged contract 3 months later.
The time line is pretty firm. Thank God that we are not ALPA.
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