I know this is confusing, especially since I mixed up the EC and the EB, but pay close attention. I said the EB (the MEC chairmen) is the rubber stamp, just like the BOD.
Fair enough, but that still doesn't account for the 80-20 split vote that recently took place, or the many other non-unanimous votes that take place at the EB. I will agree, however, that the EB generally has less power than the EC. But, when it comes right down to it, any disputed interpretations of policy and any changes to the Admin Manual and C & BLs must go through the the EB for final approval. That means that each MEC Chairman, from the legacies all the way down to the tiny Canadian commuters, all have equal power in finalizing ALPA policy.
The EC (EVPs) are the decision makers. And the EC is not going to let ASA strike Delta. They will steer for a settlement, even if it throws ASA under the bus, reference Mesaba and Comair III.
I know a couple of EVPs that are just as angry at the situation at ASA as you are, and they just so happen to be legacy EVPs. You'd be surprised at just how hard-core some of these guys are, especially including a few of the new guys that came in this year. They will certainly not be steering for any substandard settlement. As far as Mesaba, you should probably talk to former EVP Captain Wychor about that. I think you'll find that he interprets that situation a whole lot differently than you.
I do know Mr Geer. We at ASA probably knew him much better than you at PCL since we HAD to have a relationship with DALPA. I also know that the DALPA group is famous for patting you on the back and telling you you're doing a great job, then throwing you in front of the bus later. Reference the PID.
I was going to respond, but I think we've argued the PID enough over the past few years. We just ain't gonna see eye to eye on that one.
Don't lump me in with JB just because I disagree with you. I am a critical thinker, and while I agree with JB on some things, in most areas, he's off the reservation. I don't think there's a conspiracy around every corner.
Sorry, but I continue to be baffled by your sudden 180 a few months ago. You were extremely supportive of the current MEC members, and all of a sudden you did an about-face and started calling for recalls and new leadership. Sounds more like John B. than John P.
I do think there's a very real and concerted effort in Herndon to make sure ASA's problems don't hurt Delta, and thus ALPA. This is why there has been no pressure put on the board other than Prater's lip service. This is also why ALPA Legal has refused to take legal action against ASA for violating the status quo.
Where would the status quo lawsuit come from? How has ASA management broken the status quo? I haven't heard of that one before. I have heard that ALPA Legal is preparing a status quo lawsuit at one or two other properties, however.
As for the allegations about Herndon trying to stop ASA from hurting Delta, I couldn't disagree more. My recent conversations with friends in Herndon indicate that they are just itching to take further action on this. But I'm sure you think that they're just spreading propaganda, so I'm probably just wasting my time.
