From the March 17, 2009 USAPA Grievance Committee Update: "After the parties receive a transcript of the proceedings (March 24, 2009), both parties will have 30 days to write briefs that will be submitted to the System Board of Adjustment at a date to be determined. Once the briefs are exchanged, the arbitrator will usually issue a draft decision within 30 days. At that point in time, either the union or the Company may ask for an Executive Session of the Board, after which the Arbitrator will then issue a final determination in the dispute. If the grievance is sustained, the union will ask for additional testimony and evidence before the Board in regard to remedy."

Looks like we're still about two months away from the draft decision from the arbitrator on this grievance. Extra time beyond that if additional testimony and evidence is necessary in regard to remedy. I was hoping the conclusion of this grievance would keep the pilots from the final March thru May furlough groups on the list as active pilots. Looks like that's not going to happen with the remaining time required to achieve a remedy. In the mean time, at least progress is being made in one way or another...

 

Pretty sure Comair is on the way out at Delta because the pilots demanded to be treated like real professionals in 2001.

So why is Mesa on the way out?

 

Because it is a known issue that USAir has had with Mesa...which is why USAir had already kicked Mesa to the curb until JO snuck back in with the America West merger.

Correct me if I am wrong, isn't the exclusivity part of the Mesa-America West (west coast) flying up at the end of 09...with the total contract itself up in 2012.

Besides if Delta wins the Freedom injunction JO will have to declare Bankruptcy which then Mesa can be kicked to the curb sooner.

 

Latest Grievance Committee Update:

TRANSITION AGREEMENT DISPUTE # 8 – Operation of Large Small Jets

The briefs for this grievance are due on May 20, 2009. After the submission of the briefs, depending on Arbitrator Bloch’s writing schedule, we could expect a draft decision as early as 30 days. The Union has requested, and the Company agreed, to hold additional hearings on the issue of remedy, if the grievance is awarded.

 

I might be a little out of the loop but did the US Air guys get the whole union situation sorted out? If not I don't see them having much power to back grievances with.