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Old 11-17-2014 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
I didn't read all of the preceding 300 pages and am completely new so I really haven't formed an opinion yet. I do have a question though, just how much bargaining power do we have? I think I have a basic understanding of the arguments here, but if the company makes a "good" offer that isn't up to par of what many in here are asking for, won't we just run into the same problem the AA FAs ran into where binding arbitration limits would be significantly lower than what the company is likely to offer before arbitration anyway?
Mike,
A no vote is as simple as pushing the no button. Not that I am saying vote no at this point.

Our situation is completely different from AA's. They mandated a certain negotiation environment which is completely different than ours.

The issues currently discussed here have as much to do with past history and a survey that steered one to certain responses. This contract needs to restore and exceed contract 2000 in all areas corrected for inflation. This used to be a career. Now it's just a good job.

Can someone post c2k pay tables for the new guys...a contract implemented 14 years ago.
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Old 11-17-2014 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by scambo1
Mike,


Our situation is completely different from AA's. They mandated a certain negotiation environment which is completely different than ours.
As I understand, AA has some type of expedited negotiating agreement in place which drove the very fast binding arbitration process. From what I read in your reply, this is not the case for our contract negotiation. Did I understand your reply correctly? IE, following a no-vote, we'd go to additional negotiating rounds, and not to binding arbitration with preset benefit limits?
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Old 11-17-2014 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
As I understand, AA has some type of expedited negotiating agreement in place which drove the very fast binding arbitration process. From what I read in your reply, this is not the case for our contract negotiation. Did I understand your reply correctly? IE, following a no-vote, we'd go to additional negotiating rounds, and not to binding arbitration with preset benefit limits?
Correct..........
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Old 11-17-2014 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by pilotjockey
you often make good points, but it seems like youre just as guilty of building your own set of excuses now so you can use your own opinions to prove your own points.
OK. I don't see that, but whatever.

Originally Posted by pilotjockey
dpa is dead we have to be 100% behind our nc because anything less is a disservice to dal pilots
I agree that DPA won't happen. Sad, but true. You have it entirely backwards however. We must be behind OUR REPS 100%, and our reps need to be listening to us 100%. The NC needs to be behind our reps 100%. No ignoring of the reps like last time. Demanding 100% backing of the NC is what got us this POS contract last time. Reps make the rules, negotiators follow those rules. Period. That's how it's supposed to work.

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Old 11-17-2014 | 09:44 AM
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AA Unions current round of negotiations for joint contracts are bound by their agreements with AA when their merger was consummated.

Normally, in regular Section 6 negotiations binding arbitration is offered to both parties when the NMB declares an impasse. Either party can refuse. Then the 30 day cooling off period starts at the end of which self help (strike) is a variable option. At least that's the way I understand it.

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Old 11-17-2014 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Dorfman
So why not rip them off? Don't give ALPA the excuse of the DPA and tell the company we are one unified voice.
I'd be fine with that, but to each his/her own. I also understand the logic behind holding an existential gun to the heads of this MEC administration because they are so hell-bent on pleasing management at all costs.

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Old 11-26-2014 | 12:37 PM
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Heard a rumor that the pilot participation on the contract survey was 54%. He said his source was from one of the LECs.
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Old 11-26-2014 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RetiredFTS
Heard a rumor that the pilot participation on the contract survey was 54%. He said his source was from one of the LECs.
It's true. The MEC put out an email stating the number of a bit over 50%.

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Old 11-26-2014 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RetiredFTS
Heard a rumor that the pilot participation on the contract survey was 54%. He said his source was from one of the LECs.
How does that compare historically?
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Old 11-27-2014 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RetiredFTS
Heard a rumor that the pilot participation on the contract survey was 54%. He said his source was from one of the LECs.
54%-That is truly pathetic. They were probably too busy white slipping 100 hrs a month... during an IROP/Holiday... overlapping EOM trips... when there is no manning. We are our own worst enemy. Except for Emirates. Happy Turkey Day Yall. OFG
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