Airtran negotiations -- any news?

[skywav8r]

Anyone got any news on Airtran negotiations? I just don't see too many folks posting Airtran stuff on here or APC. It's been quiet for a long time. Hopefully a big raise is in your future.

 

[Crash Pad]

Wheels came off.

 

[livintheredream]

Walked away because of pay. Bob F will go down as the guy who kill Airtran. Hopefully a strike within the next 60 days.

 

[Mike man]

Just remember no matter what you sign...your company will violate the new CBA.

Spirit management did it in 19 days...is AirTran management going to beat that?

 

[bravodude]

what part of the contract have they violated.

 

[Mike man]

what part of the contract have they violated.

The month-to-month transition rules...going to arbitration over it.

 

[27 driver]

Just remember no matter what you sign...your company will violate the new CBA.

Spirit management did it in 19 days...is AirTran management going to beat that?

By at least 2 weeks I bet.

 

[Mike man]

By at least 2 weeks I bet.

That would truly be impressive...

 

[Raoul Duke]

I heard the NMB put Airtran on ice?

 

[27 driver]

I heard the NMB put Airtran on ice?

You heard wrong. No word yet but I doubt they put us on ice. We are very realistic in our demands.

 

[BusDriver12]

When are we going to be released? This is getting ridiculous

 

[livintheredream]

Negotiations fell apart today as predicted. Next stop, impass then strike.

 

[27 driver]

Not looking good for us here in the
Tran land.

 

[BR715]

Nope negotiations ended early in the afternoon on 9-22. Prob cooling off period coming up.

 

[Pilot Knob]

I'll be home for Christmas....come on...sing it with me.

 

[Mongolikecandy]

Negotiations fell apart today as predicted. Next stop, impass then strike.

Did I miss a union email or is this word of mouth?

 

[Pilot Knob]

No email yet. NC is supposed to send out an update today. Stand by to stand by.

 

[Murphy]

Everyone packed their bags and left DC...stay tuned.

 

[T3700]

NMB will meet again in a month to discuss. No since of urgency at all. March makes six years without a contract, (seven years without a pay increase). I'm sure the management bonuses will be substantial.

 

[Dashcaptain]

Can't wait to see the signing bonus we get when this gets resolved. One can dream, right!!

 

[COOPERVANE]

I will never complain if I am taxiing behind you in ATL. Stay SAFE!!

 

[Av8tor]

AirTran Pilots Mec Strike Center Opening October, 16th

 

[CoolSidePillow]

This is still business. It has been 5.5 years and a good amount of that was a very screwed up union. If you get emotional in business you have already lost. We have to stay calm and professional and stay our course. This has an outcome one way or another. They have a picketing event next week. It would be good to see 500 or better show up. The that show the more it looks like it is not just the same old people fighting.

 

[johnsonrod]

NMB will meet again in a month to discuss. No since of urgency at all. March makes six years without a contract, (seven years without a pay increase). I'm sure the management bonuses will be substantial.

Seriously???? Please strike soon.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Seriously???? Please strike soon.

OMG!!! What a great idea! I will put the idea out to the union immediately and see if they have thought about it!!!!!!!! I heard it is a quick process with a well oiled machine in charge, called the NMB or something, that is very labor friendly and very accessible. We probably just have to ask. I wish someone would have brought this up 5 years ago.

 

[Spud]

OMG!!! What a great idea! I will put the idea out to the union immediately and see if they have thought about it!!!!!!!! I heard it is a quick process with a well oiled machine in charge, called the NMB or something, that is very labor friendly and very accessible. We probably just have to ask. I wish someone would have brought this up 5 years ago.

Yea me too.

 

[dh82dvr]

Airtran management got tired of negotiations so just sold the whole thing to swa as of 655 this morning

 

[Headfake14]

yep...

 

[xjgearbtch]

You got bought!!!!!!!!

!http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_southwest_airtran_buyout

 

[wooferdog]

You got bought!!!!!!!!

!http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_southwest_airtran_buyout

God, they're lucky.