Firstly Woerth with the help of Alpa attorneys threw out the MEC Policy manual and the standing resolution of 1997 requiring pilot ratification. Then they roll called thru all the agenda items. When the question was asked about furlough protection (PDT still has it)in the event of a future sale the same alpa attorneys said that we don't qualify under PDT's contract.
Ernie was right! We get ALL the protections of PDT's Section 1. I quote the relevant portion from the PDT CBA:
>>C. Furlough Protection
1. No pilot on the Piedmont Pilots Seniority List as of May 16, 2000 shall be furloughed, except as may be otherwise provided in Section 1.C.2., below.<<
"You see" the attorney explains, "The ALG pilots were not on the PDT senority list on that date".
The three still wanted to roll call it without seeking the chance of obtaining this protection. After wrangling they relented to let the lawyers at the behest of the five contact Harrison and Ford (the company's Attys)and try to see about such protections. The company's attorneys responded positvely and indicated they would like to close the deal but had to look into it. Now, much later in the day they are headed for a roll call vote on the LOA. Without the response from Harrison and Ford. Finally, Again they relent to give five minutes to try to reach them for a response. But, know the attorney can't reach them. "We should wait" say the five "to see if can get this protection for our pilots." The attorney indicated it may possibly be included in the deal......Can't wait for an answer say the three. ROLL CALL!!!!
Now, most of us expect a sale announcement as likely in the upcoming months. The three were saying all along they had to exercise roll call to prevent a possible asset transfer scenario to save the bottom 200 on a 350 pilot list (and other things). A noble premise I agree. In doing so however they likey have knowingly and callously sacraficed all 350 should a sale be further down the pike at any time.
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Ernie was right! We get ALL the protections of PDT's Section 1. I quote the relevant portion from the PDT CBA:
>>C. Furlough Protection
1. No pilot on the Piedmont Pilots Seniority List as of May 16, 2000 shall be furloughed, except as may be otherwise provided in Section 1.C.2., below.<<
"You see" the attorney explains, "The ALG pilots were not on the PDT senority list on that date".
The three still wanted to roll call it without seeking the chance of obtaining this protection. After wrangling they relented to let the lawyers at the behest of the five contact Harrison and Ford (the company's Attys)and try to see about such protections. The company's attorneys responded positvely and indicated they would like to close the deal but had to look into it. Now, much later in the day they are headed for a roll call vote on the LOA. Without the response from Harrison and Ford. Finally, Again they relent to give five minutes to try to reach them for a response. But, know the attorney can't reach them. "We should wait" say the five "to see if can get this protection for our pilots." The attorney indicated it may possibly be included in the deal......Can't wait for an answer say the three. ROLL CALL!!!!
Now, most of us expect a sale announcement as likely in the upcoming months. The three were saying all along they had to exercise roll call to prevent a possible asset transfer scenario to save the bottom 200 on a 350 pilot list (and other things). A noble premise I agree. In doing so however they likey have knowingly and callously sacraficed all 350 should a sale be further down the pike at any time.
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