New Delta FA Base: AUS
08-04-2025 | 06:00 AM
#31
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We did exactly that. The company opened the first test base in MCO and the pilots bid and were awarded the base. Just as the first monthly bid were going to be posted DALPA unilaterally pulled the program down. That was our contractual right. It also probably insures the company will have little interest in a new process for easier bases.
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 – Virtual Basing & Temporary Duty allows the Company to
establish a virtual base and/or temporary duty on a test basis, and
WHEREAS Delta recently announced its intention to open a 7ER virtual base in MCO for
the June 2018 bid period, and
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 provides that either party may terminate MOU #16-03 effective
with the first bid period that begins at least 45 days after termination notice has been
given, and
WHEREAS the Delta MEC met in session to debate and deliberate the potential advantages
and disadvantages of virtual basing and/or temporary duty, and
WHEREAS after careful thought and consideration, the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual
basing and temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual basing and
temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Delta MEC directs the Delta MEC Chairman to exercise
the termination provision of MOU #16-03, and immediately notify the Company of such
termination
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 – Virtual Basing & Temporary Duty allows the Company to
establish a virtual base and/or temporary duty on a test basis, and
WHEREAS Delta recently announced its intention to open a 7ER virtual base in MCO for
the June 2018 bid period, and
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 provides that either party may terminate MOU #16-03 effective
with the first bid period that begins at least 45 days after termination notice has been
given, and
WHEREAS the Delta MEC met in session to debate and deliberate the potential advantages
and disadvantages of virtual basing and/or temporary duty, and
WHEREAS after careful thought and consideration, the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual
basing and temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual basing and
temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Delta MEC directs the Delta MEC Chairman to exercise
the termination provision of MOU #16-03, and immediately notify the Company of such
termination
08-04-2025 | 06:11 AM
#32
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From: MD88
He don’t see.
I say we trade payback days for positive space commuting and additional bases. PB days do me no good as a commuter, and it will take substantial negotiating capital to keep them.
Pin pulled, grenade tossed …. Minds blown in 3…2…1….
08-04-2025 | 06:12 AM
#33
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i knew what the trip construction rules were when i got hired but i still think we can have better rules.
i knew what the green slip trigger was when i got hired but i am glad its lower now.
i knew what the uniform looked like when i got here but still want to ditch the hat
i knew what vacation paid when i got here but still want it to pay more
08-04-2025 | 06:19 AM
#35
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While I agree with that logic. But what exactly would anyone think they can put in the contract to force the company to open and staff other bases?
08-04-2025 | 06:24 AM
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Well,...I guess we would see just how badly the company wants to get rid of PB days wouldn't we.
08-04-2025 | 06:25 AM
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08-04-2025 | 06:28 AM
#38
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We did exactly that. The company opened the first test base in MCO and the pilots bid and were awarded the base. Just as the first monthly bid were going to be posted DALPA unilaterally pulled the program down. That was our contractual right. It also probably insures the company will have little interest in a new process for easier bases.
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 – Virtual Basing & Temporary Duty allows the Company to
establish a virtual base and/or temporary duty on a test basis, and
WHEREAS Delta recently announced its intention to open a 7ER virtual base in MCO for
the June 2018 bid period, and
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 provides that either party may terminate MOU #16-03 effective
with the first bid period that begins at least 45 days after termination notice has been
given, and
WHEREAS the Delta MEC met in session to debate and deliberate the potential advantages
and disadvantages of virtual basing and/or temporary duty, and
WHEREAS after careful thought and consideration, the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual
basing and temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual basing and
temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Delta MEC directs the Delta MEC Chairman to exercise
the termination provision of MOU #16-03, and immediately notify the Company of such
termination
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 – Virtual Basing & Temporary Duty allows the Company to
establish a virtual base and/or temporary duty on a test basis, and
WHEREAS Delta recently announced its intention to open a 7ER virtual base in MCO for
the June 2018 bid period, and
WHEREAS MOU #16-03 provides that either party may terminate MOU #16-03 effective
with the first bid period that begins at least 45 days after termination notice has been
given, and
WHEREAS the Delta MEC met in session to debate and deliberate the potential advantages
and disadvantages of virtual basing and/or temporary duty, and
WHEREAS after careful thought and consideration, the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual
basing and temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Delta MEC has concluded that virtual basing and
temporary duty are not in the best interest of the Delta pilots, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Delta MEC directs the Delta MEC Chairman to exercise
the termination provision of MOU #16-03, and immediately notify the Company of such
termination
All I know is when I retire (which is coming soon), I'm deleting everything delta related; union emails, contract stuff, etc. all of it. Gone. I'm done, never looking back.
I'm putting a new trolling motor on the boat and will be gone. I'm going to enjoy my retirement.
08-04-2025 | 06:30 AM
#39
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I thought a good “concession” would be to give away the ability to bid to a new base if you still are within your 24mo seat lock. Could make it easier for the company to plan better? This being a concession means we could trade it for some other positive as well as incentivizing new base… win win in theory
08-04-2025 | 06:32 AM
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