Minimaniac
Benevolent Dictator
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- Dec 12, 2005
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I just wanted to post some factual information regarding the upcoming integration of the seniority lists. For now, everyone will probably be disappointed...
The representatives of the three unions have not met yet. A meeting is planned for the near future, but this will be an introductory meeting, with no significant outcome expected. This will really be just an opportunity for the various parties to get to know each other, and share some prespective.
No formal negotiating can occur until the acquisition deals are finalized, and papers signed. The Midwest deal is settled, however the final documents have not been signed between the airlines. Until this occurs, integration will not be discussed by the unions. Per Brian Bedford, the Midwest acquisition will not be finalized until some time in August. I guess the lawyers need more time to log those billable hours...
Likewise, no talks between the unions can occur regarding Frontier and RAH seniority integration until such a deal is finalized. That is some time off, as the auction process held by the bankruptcy court will last into August, and then the legal acquisition process begins and papers will have to be signed. Do not expect even a preliminary stance from the unions regarding integration to be presented until September at the earliest, maybe late August if the judge finds some motivation to move quickly.
So, anything you "hear" between now and then is a baseless rumor. Nothing is going to happen for weeks to come.
The representatives of the three unions have not met yet. A meeting is planned for the near future, but this will be an introductory meeting, with no significant outcome expected. This will really be just an opportunity for the various parties to get to know each other, and share some prespective.
No formal negotiating can occur until the acquisition deals are finalized, and papers signed. The Midwest deal is settled, however the final documents have not been signed between the airlines. Until this occurs, integration will not be discussed by the unions. Per Brian Bedford, the Midwest acquisition will not be finalized until some time in August. I guess the lawyers need more time to log those billable hours...
Likewise, no talks between the unions can occur regarding Frontier and RAH seniority integration until such a deal is finalized. That is some time off, as the auction process held by the bankruptcy court will last into August, and then the legal acquisition process begins and papers will have to be signed. Do not expect even a preliminary stance from the unions regarding integration to be presented until September at the earliest, maybe late August if the judge finds some motivation to move quickly.
So, anything you "hear" between now and then is a baseless rumor. Nothing is going to happen for weeks to come.