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07-30-2008, 01:07 PM

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norskman2

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Originally Posted by Windsor

If McCain is in office, we (all pilots) are screwed because he is anti-pilot.

That would be ironic, since Big John is, of course, an ex-Naval aviator.

07-30-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by norskman2

That would be ironic, since Big John is, of course, an ex-Naval aviator.

Bush was an ex-ANG aviator. Nobody would accuse him of being pro-pilot. Your point?

Look at the history of what bills McCain has introduced in the Senate -- one of which would strip our right to strike and commit the pilot groups to baseball-style arbitration after a short negotiation period. If you think arbitration is fair, talk to an Alaska pilot.

07-30-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Airsupport

jan of 05 is when the negotiations started. became amendable in may of 05

Sorry to say but your brothers over at ASA made contract negotiations drag out for over 5 years. So why would Pinnacle mgmt or the nmb think they need to do anything faster? You have a few years left, I would be pleasantly surprised if anything happened before 2011.

07-30-2008, 03:26 PM

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Pilotpip

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Originally Posted by pokey9554

How long has Pinnacle been in negotiations? That sounds like bargaining in bad faith to me. 9 hours and the GM workers got what they wanted. I hope the pilots do get released. Good luck to them.

GM workers can also walk off the job and bring the lines to a screeching halt any time they wish. It's time to repeal the RLA.

Read McCain's 2001 letter regarding pilots. If you think he's pro-pilot or for that matter, pro-labor you have another thing coming. Best part, his son is an airline pilot.

07-30-2008, 04:07 PM

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av8sean

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Vacation time... Lets get what we're worth!

07-30-2008, 04:29 PM

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WHEN do the next negotiations take place?

07-30-2008, 06:55 PM

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Aug. 25 in DC.

07-31-2008, 08:02 AM

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Mesaba was released in 2004 during the Bush administration. PCL mgmt will not settle until they HAVE TO. Nothing new here... same old dirty tactics.

07-31-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sweptback

If McCain is anti-pilot it would surprise me. The example of him being a naval aviator aside, I think it would cause some family tensions that I don't think have happened. His son is, and has been for a very long time, an airline pilot. He is a very senior FO, by choice because he likes his schedule and QOL, with a Major. I have known him for more than half my life and can say that he is very supportive of his father's campaign. I am honestly not sure I have heard him speak negative, and we do talk aviation considering our careers.

08-01-2008, 09:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilotpip

Read McCain's 2001 letter regarding pilots. If you think he's pro-pilot or for that matter, pro-labor you have another thing coming. Best part, his son is an airline pilot.

Care to link us? I tried doing a quick Google search but couldn't find anything.