Posted on another thread but Delta isn't done with just GOL...

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/delta-offers-invest-japans-bankrupt-224023615.html?.tsrc=applewf

The deals were in place, and they figured the TA would pass. So, post TA deadline, we have investment in GOL and Skymark. Money on the table, no way. There is much more to follow. Circa C2012.

Huge extra profits from ancillary fees. These are NOT included as 'airfares' when compared to past data. Whole new source of revenue still being developed...

Delta Air (DAL) Stock Closed Up as Ancillary Fees Soar to Record High - TheStreet

Now, the rest of the story is that the MEC chair and admin were likely quite aware of these investments.

Again, does this appear that our collective interests were or were not on the forefront? This is not a witch hunt, just a question...

I do not believe that the scope modifications necessarily rose to the level of DFR because the TA was put out for a vote. However, if there is an LOA that negatively modifies section 1, it does meet the DFR litmus test.

Be very, very wary of section 1 changes. Especially those modifying big jet scope.

DFR?

How exactly does an investment constitute a Duty of Fair Representation violation?

Helicopters! Big Black Helicopters! Hovering Everywhere!

It's the detrimental change to to section 1 via LOA that would be the problem. Not the investment. But I'm guessing you knew that.

This MEC administration has no standing to negotiate ANYTHING!

They better NOT change our scope clause.

If the MEC lame ducks rush through a Letter of Agreement and bypass memrat, it would just about guarantee the DPA getting enough cards to force a representation vote.

I can't believe they would try passing an LOA after a 65-35 NO vote. That would truly bring out the line pilots with torches and pitchforks over at the DALPA building.

Delta now has an ownership stake in 4 other airlines; Virgin Atlantic, GOL, AeroMexico and Skymark.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. To Invest In Japan?s Skymark Airlines

Yes, and your point?