Originally Posted by Jack Bauer (Post 1072839)

I couldn't agree more. My younger brother has an interview with Alaska next week. I am supporting him 100% and told him that is the place to be right now. That said, I can see a situation where if hired he quickly moves to 20% up the Alaska list (they are said to be hiring 300 people.....lots of planes coming online...and have a seniority list of less than 1500). I am 10% at Delta.

I will be happy for my brother but I am getting tired of the backward slide. I feel for the guys in L.A. Somethings gotta give. I say no more Delta mergers until pay and work rules are restored to what they were pre BK and Delta has hired some more pilots.

Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1072904)

Randy Babbit remained ALPA Pres. long after EAL was gone.

And look where that got him.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1072913)

That's interesting.

As to going off line. Imho if one goes off line and takes a position with management or the union there should be a time limit of ## years or they lose their seniority number. The threat of having to rejoin the masses should always be there.

Originally Posted by Columbia (Post 1072912)

If that's really the place to be and he'll be 20% in no time, then wouldnt it make sense to join him?

Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1072854)

Yeah, and we all know how well that concept works in the US Congress. :rolleyes: You are gonna have to do a lot better than this to convince me to sign a card Carl. That and Caplinger needs to come out with a statement that there will be no challenge to the seniority list... ever. Sorry, but I do not trust him in this regard especially since he hired the clown from USAPA. So it's very simple... have make a public statement to that effect, and I sign a card.

Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver (Post 1072947)

You mean a statement like this?
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From the DPA FAQ's, available to the public on their web site:

There is a rumor floating around that DPA is seeking to overturn the Seniority List Integration. Is this true?

Absolutely not! That is a rumor being spread by ALPA proponents that is simply ridiculous. The list is permanent and not changeable. Anyone who is suggesting this idea should be challenged to describe a method for this to occur. They won’t be able to. The issue is dead and we are moving forward unified.

Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1072948)

Did he personally sign that pledge? That is an FAQ... I want his name on that statement so I would have someone to sue in the event it is challenged.

Originally Posted by Professor (Post 1072788)

My point is that there is no way I will vote for another merger inANY way... Until we have our concessionary contract removed and a new one in 2012... Or whenever in place. THEN maybe we can talk consolidation. And where the red Swingline stapler is.

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1072957)

Hey Guys

Quick question. I'm trying to put in a swap for November and was denied for "Capped Reserve Days.'' There are way more reserves available than required but the trip I want spills into Dec on day. Is that why? No reserves available yet for Dec 1?

Thanks in advance.