Originally Posted by JoeMerchant (Post 1281437)

No we aren't "all ExpressJet now"....For now there are 2 separate MECs and pilot groups. When your side come's to it's senses, then and only then, will there be on pilot group....

Originally Posted by JoeMerchant (Post 1281437)

No we aren't "all ExpressJet now"....For now there are 2 separate MECs and pilot groups. When your side come's to it's senses, then and only then, will there be on pilot group....

Originally Posted by crflyer (Post 1281445)

Wow. Really.... really?

Originally Posted by FSUpilot (Post 1281450)

That's the attitude we don't need....

Originally Posted by JoeMerchant (Post 1281454)

It's not an attitude...It's the truth. Sorry if you can't handle the truth that as of today, there is an ASA MEC and an XJT MEC. There is an ASA pilot group and an XJT pilot group. That will remain a fact until there is a JCBA and a single list.

Originally Posted by FSUpilot (Post 1281457)

I know that's the way it is.. It's the constant bickering I can't stand. We are going to be one company.. Like it or not. Might as well try to work together and get along so we can get shiit done. That's the way I see it. Is there something wrong with that?

Originally Posted by JoeMerchant (Post 1281437)

No we aren't "all ExpressJet now"....For now there are 2 separate MECs and pilot groups. When your side come's to it's senses, then and only then, will there be on pilot group....

Originally Posted by FSUpilot (Post 1281322)

where are the new pilots going to come from? ATP rule is already making it hard to find pilots. In the future the regionals will be the ones with a pilot shortage. not mainline.

Originally Posted by frascaflyer (Post 1281324)

Not allowed per the TPA.

Originally Posted by 3stripes (Post 1281351)

So far we have been presented with nothing to 'play ball' with. We're not trying to be the tough guys, but we're not going to take concessions. I want the best for this merger, as does everyone else I fly with. Both sides have some total idiots who post on these forums (not naming any names). But the truth is that 95% of line pilots on both sides want to get this merger done and dusted and end up with the best for both sides.

Originally Posted by Trip7 (Post 1281373)

Many L-XJT pilots think their 145s are some sort of a golden goose. I have heard many say they are in no hurry to get a SLI done since L-ASA is losing 50s like crazy. I believe there will be a rude awakening for those with that ideology whenever the United TA is ratified

Originally Posted by FSUpilot (Post 1281405)

... who cares who got bought.. both sides "got bought" from what I remember..

Originally Posted by JoeMerchant (Post 1281435)

Nobody including "Inc." is proposing concessions....However, your side is living in a fantasy world if it thinks you are going to get 10-15% raises out of these negotiations...That isn't "playing ball".

You might want to look around a little at the industry around you....

Originally Posted by JustAnotherPLT (Post 1281471)

There is no shortage. We've been able to fill classes thus far and more than likely continue to fill classes. Comair is a great source for pilots. I'm not denying a shortage, I'm saying it's not here right now.



Do you have proof or is this something you've heard? Link/source/PDF? There is a lot of language in many contracts, any way it can be worked around?



They only people who've even dropped the word concessions is LXJT. I'm not for a concession and I believe many of our LASA guys will not accept cuts. Do I believe you'll receive the money back from your VOTED IN concessionary and MORE, absolutely not.



Some junior LXJT have voiced they were in no hurry because we were loosing 200's. They didn't want to be furlough protection. I agree the United TA will turn some heads. I believe JA will do more than that!



I don't believe one person has mentioned the word "bought" or "buy" in the last three pages of this thread. We were simply talking about contract negotiation progress.




Agreed as stated above.