Atlas Purchases Southern Air
01-24-2016 | 04:15 PM
#106
Are we there yet??!!
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01-25-2016 | 04:14 AM
#107
Line Holder
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From: 767 Line Check Airman
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.
01-25-2016 | 05:03 AM
#108
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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.
01-25-2016 | 10:32 AM
#109
Tuk er jerbs!
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From: B747 Left
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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