RyanP

Fellow Eagle Pilots:

It is with profound disappointment that we learn of the ratification of the concessionary TA at PSA. While we respect the right of the PSA pilots to determine what is best for them and their families, we believe it was a colossal mistake to unnecessarily drive the industry standard to such a miserable level. This deal in some ways mimics what was negotiated by Endeavor Air (formerly Pinnacle Airlines Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, during their effort to avoid liquidation in bankruptcy. One significant difference is that the Endeavor pilots were compensated for many of the concessions they provided. The only potential gain for the PSA pilots in this deal is the possibility of new aircraft.

It is unclear whether this deal is contingent upon the pending lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice challenging the merger, but it appears unlikely to occur without one. The next step in the process is for the ALPA President to decide whether the agreement conforms to the direction and goals of the Association membership. Our MEC strongly encourages him to be deliberate in his examination of the agreement prior to signing it. If it takes effect, this new low bar will make it more difficult for other pilot groups, including us at Eagle, to have fair and livable pay and work rules. Everyone likes shiny new jets, but they must not be financed by cutting the pay and benefits that we have worked so hard to achieve. We believe this is exactly what the PSA pilots have signed the industry up for.

Please try to keep your efforts and actions positive, constructive and oriented toward drawing us together as a team. It is critical that we stand together as a unified group while we navigate the difficult road ahead. Please communicate all ideas, suggestions and offers of assistance to your local reps as one of our strengths is having the perspective and experience of 2900 airline pilots.

We remain open to any reasonable proposal from management which could bring airplanes to Eagle to replace the ones we’re retiring and ensure Eagle’s viability. We look forward to an earnest discussion with management about how best to proceed.

Sincerely and in unity,

Bill Sprague, MEC Chairman

Matt Rettig, MEC Vice-Chairman

eaglefly

Especially painful considering ALPA national is 100% FOR this ratified agreement. Yet still, tens of thousands of regional pilots are not only willing to tolerate this reality, they're actually PAYING for the opportunity to be sold down the river lock, stock and flap handle.

Simply beyond comprehension. The PSA pilots have sealed their future, but unless every ALPA regional begins an ALPA decertification drive, it's an indication that they too will willingly follow the same path.

FixTheMess

This is the largest problem. I agree, at this point, I think ALPA decertification on a large magnitude is the only way to stop this runaway train.

RyanP

It is sickening that we are forced to be part of this worthless "association" and extorted money. While ALPA fully supports and encourages another brother ALPA carrier undercutting and backstabbing Eagle, along with screwing over the rest of the regional bargaining power.

Pathetic.

Thanks for dragging us down even further for absolutely no good reason brownstreak. Idiots.

IBPilot

Maybe when some people mature a little, they will see jumpseat wars do nobody any good.

Slats

Especially PSA

AZFlyn1

People talk down to us at Skywest all the time for not having a Union. Those people should be quiet and decertify ASAP. This crap has to stop. I rest my case on having a Union.

griff312

+1M

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PDTpilotXX

At least there is no chance of LEE being elected next year. Jesus. Might as well call it DALPA.

cartean

Great idea. Then when that PSA pilots gets denied on your jumpseat, he'll deny anyone from your airline on his. Then you end up hurting your own people.