SWAPA/ATN: Why no JCBA?

[Juniority]

SNAPPER is a type of fish.

SNAPA is a...nevermind. If you don't know by now, I'm not gonna be the one to tell you.

Poolies in DAL on Jan 4, 2011 -----> :beer:

Read my post. If you show a guy from South Boston a big red fish that we know as a Snapper, he'll tell you it's a "snappa"

 

[malibuVride]

>>"Our union is telling the ATN pilot group that we will not be on the SWAPA contract until we are represented by SWAPA. This means SWAPA does have a trump card they can hold over our head to try to push SLI talks. But only until we get to 18 months after corporate closing. Then our contract requires Arbitration. That is how it was described to me."<<

Squirrel, this is what is concerning! Without a JCBA and no voice during the transition agreement, it seems the AT pilots are bystanders. The 18-months after corporate closing is several years away.
Is there anything that can get AT pilots on the SWAPA contract more quickly? Is that what LH and TO have in mind as they 'oversee' the talks? Change is coming...that could be good.

 

[GuppyWN]

Bummer.

Gup

 

[Quiet Flight]

Is there anything that can get AT pilots on the SWAPA contract more quickly?

I can think of one thing...

Sorry. Couldn't resist. That was a softball!

 

[Quiet Flight]

Read my post. If you show a guy from South Boston a big red fish that we know as a Snapper, he'll tell you it's a "snappa"

My neighbor is from "Southie". Exactly how he talks.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

We are all along for the ride. It could go either way. But it appears they have some leverage to TRY to get us to accept a SLI that we might not normally accept. And by the bravado of some on this forum it appears SWAPA is giving their group the idea that we are not friends until we are SWAPA. And it appears they have the ability to drag that out for almost two years (18 months after Corporate closing). Or SWA might step in and make it worth their wile to get things done faster. Who knows. Guess I better take a closer look at our new TA. We might be living under it for a while.

 

[GuppyWN]

And by the bravado of some on this forum it appears SWAPA is giving their group the idea that we are not friends until we are SWAPA.

What? You wound me. I "LUV" you guys but until we are married it's like prison love and I want SWAPA pilots to be the husband.

Gup

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Get in line, our management has not pulled out yet.

 

[dicko]

Get in line, our management has not pulled out yet.

It's gonna be a sticky mess alright.

It's ironic that it's difficult to figure out who's worse. AirTran management or Gup and his friends. At least Tranny Mgt. doesn't smile when they unlock the door to the cell .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hne5a_jkdyw&feature=related

 

[redflyer65]

Get in line, our management has not pulled out yet.

Well said Squirrel. Thanks for the laugh. Please don't bring those idiots over.

 

[Ty Webb]

What? You wound me. I "LUV" you guys but until we are married it's like prison love and I want SWAPA pilots to be the husband.

Gup

Now, this is funny. . . . I will look forward to working with you, Gup (but I'm still not going to do your laundry). :laugh:

TW

 

[Cruncher]

bring cigarettes.

The Gup likes good cigs.

 

[slaquer5]

What? You wound me. I "LUV" you guys but until we are married it's like prison love and I want SWAPA pilots to be the husband.

Gup

In prison its called pitcher and catcher

 

[atldc9]

What? You wound me. I "LUV" you guys but until we are married it's like prison love and I want SWAPA pilots to be the husband.

Gup

That right there is funnny! Don't drop the soap....

 

[27 driver]

Well said Squirrel. Thanks for the laugh. Please don't bring those idiots over.

Please tell your management team to have "those idiots" pink slips ready on DOCC. If you need a list of who not to bring just ask any Tranny pilot. We will gladly provide on for you. Better yet I can think of about 1700 people who would like the deliver the news. "YOU'RE FIRED"