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My question to the pinnacle mec would be why are you supporting language that is so far from what other regional carriers have? Your not SKYW or AWC currently? Then, stand up to be treated the same. Am I'm missing something?
Rumor in the southern domiciles was line holders cannot refuse extensions any more and the current medical plan was being given up for a small 401k increase. If you look at who is on the NC, career reserves, that fit their objectives.
I guess Sam didn't know anything. Nothing but the usual stream of BS from the MEC. "We continue working to provide a fair agreement, blah, blah, blah."
Rumors are rampant....they are all over the place....in the past week I have heard that our health care plan (which is excellent) is on the table along with the signing bonus. Putting the information out helps us become united. It also helps all of us to have some confidence, hopefully, in our mec. Are the positions we have on the table....are they some big secret? We have been told that we are down to five items....what, exactly, are in the five....I have heard different things from different reps.
05/23/10
Fellow Pilots,
As our Negotiating Committee reported at the conclusion of the negotiating session on May 13th, progress was made on several issues that stand in the way of a successor TA, but resolution of all terms remained elusive. While we had hoped for resolution at this session it became very apparent mid-week that the company did not have any serious intention to close a deal. This session marked the end of our attempt to resolve the outstanding issues in direct negotiations with the company and we will now return to the NMB for their assistance in closing a deal.
In anticipation of being where we now find ourselves, we began the process of reserving the earliest available date that we could get from the NMB to reengage the company in mediated negotiations. The quickest date we could get was for the week of June 21st. Because of the limited number of open items left to work out we will not be meeting in person with the company until this date, but we have arranged for some document traffic on issues that are close to resolution.
The recent Negotiating Committee updates have referenced a couple of different package deals that have been assembled to address a number of issues relating to the availability of our pilots. Both of these packages address issues that our pilot group needs to see, as well as some potential issues for the company. Considerable effort has been put into both of these packages by both parties and I’m confident that resolution on these is near. Outside of the issues contained in these packages, the following is what is left on the table:
· Improvements to 401(k) plan
· Dual qualification
· Company contributions to Association leave expenses
· Minimum day guarantee provisions
· Contract duration
The MEC and Negotiating Committee will be busy during these next several weeks preparing for our next negotiating session with the NMB in Washington D.C. Most of the language work has already been done on settled issues, but we want to ensure that a new TA can be delivered to the pilot group as quickly as possible after a comprehensive deal is reached. As we move forward with preparations for the weeks to come, we do so with one less committee member. After extensive consideration this past week, the MEC made the difficult decision to make a change to the Negotiating Committee. Captain Craig Tommasello was taken off the Negotiating Committee roster and returned to his position on the Retirement and Insurance Committee. The MEC would like to thank Captain Tommasello for his contribution to the extensive work that has been done towards reaching a new agreement. A final decision has not yet been rendered on when or if a replacement to the committee will be made.
It is undeniable that the stress of negotiating a new TA has worn even some of our most seasoned pilots down. Circumstances have not been kind to this pilot group or MEC during the past five years, but we cannot turn back the clock or change past events. Now, more than ever, we must all stand resolute on achieving a fair and equitable contract that reflects our contribution to the company’s success and our place amongst industry peers. Like most good things, it will not come easy, but it will come if we all pull in the same direction.
In Unity,
Captain Scott Erickson
Master Executive Council, Chairman