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Read it several times lately. Even carry a copy now on my commute, so I can show those that "ARE SURE" what it says.
The LOA was a one time deal. The dates, aircraft, everything, was very specific to that deal in '97. The ONLY thing that is current in it is the last section, which was the "Reciprical Agreement", which states
"In the event that a transaction such as the one which gave rise to this Letter of Agreement occurs in the future, where such transaction involves in a net loss of pilot positions at Mesaba and a net gain of pilot positions at Express, it is hereby agreed that the parties shall enter into a Letter of Agreement to provide for the transfer of Mesaba pilots to Express, under terms and conditions no less favorable than the terms and conditions of this Letter of Agreement."
Which in itself implys new negotiations and terms for an integration method.
Mgmt. has never brought this LOA up. In fact, when it was asked of Trenary in an XJ recurrent that he was in about 2 weeks ago, his answer was that the integration would be up to terms negotiated by ALPA. The only ones bringing it up are 9E pilots on these boards. I will be glad when they stop too. It is an ignorant (and arrogant) position to stand on, considering most that quote it, know nothing of how/why it was negotiated, implemented, or whether it was considered a good deal or not. Not to mention, if 9E pilots are truely upset on "how XJ screwed our pilots" (which they weren't), why are the same 9E pilots so intent on screwing those same individuals again.
So to anyone that thinks this LOA can be, or will be used is fooling themselves, and causing a huge rift, that may result in some hostile negotiations. I believe instead, that we need to accept that we are on the same team now. And we have to work together to preserve and capture the best of both contracts in a productive SLI agreement.
Re read my post. The SLI will comply with the applicable Federal law. Separate that from the Mesaba pilots longevity. They are two separate issues. I think the law is silent on the longevity issue. Mesaba does not own any RJ's. They do not have any routes or ground operations of their own. They are an ACMI carrier. You better read LOA 6/21 again. I don't know if management will use it but they have indicated they will. That LOA modifies section one of both Agreements, in the event of an 'asset transfer'.
One fair list.
One fair contract.
One resolute pilot team working together for the benefit of the whole group.
That is the only goal.
Pinnacle/Mesaba management would NEVER try that tactic. It would be the equivelant of nuclear war. Remember there are still performance requirements in the Delta agreement and they need to run a very good operation to stay in business. They cannot run any kind of operation if they alienate all the pilots.
You I love it when I get on here and see comments like "these are Mesaba pilots they are dealing with now", "this is a whole new ballgame my friend...", "we can show those rednecks how our superior training department works", et. al. You guys are giving Delta and AA mainline pilots a good run for the most arrogant pilots award. You guys need to calm down because the 9E pilots are going to remember all these remarks.
Again, it's not that our poop doesn't stink. But we have an excellent training department and the people genuinely care about the pilots. That is not a shot at the Pinnacle pilots but simply pride in our organization.