ALPA to uphold and defend AAA/HP seniority list

[Saabslime]

Prater advised both MEC's today that the executive council has no choice but to adhere to ALPA's constitution and by-laws in regards to the seniority arbitration between AAA and HP. The list will be presented to the company within the week....

 

[grog_sit_reserv]

Well, looks like alpa will be off the property out east. Its going to be a long hot summer....

 

[becket]

It's the only honorable choice they have.

 

[two leg commute]

What's the source? Not surprised if this is true, but I thought they would wait until later this month.

 

[eaglefly]

Binding arbitration is binding.

What could ALPA do if they wanted to ?

If they're booted by the U pilots, I still see no change as..............well, binding arbitration is binding.

My guess is they'll blow a lot of wind or in other words, do all they can do.

 

[Saabslime]

WHOA!!! Before this gets out of hand, I did not post this and have no info as to what went down in Herndon today. Imagine my suprise when I get back from dinner and see a thread started by me??? I thought I had logged off the computer here at the Hilton but obviously not. Sorry folks.:0

 

[cactusboy53]

How cruel. Call CSI and get the finger prints!:beer:

 

[michael707767]

What's the source? Not surprised if this is true, but I thought they would wait until later this month.

yes, source please. I cannot find anything about this anywhere else.

 

[grog_sit_reserv]

SAAB, delete the thread. Quick.

 

[AA717driver]

That IS a good one, though. Not your usual "gaypilotsassociation.com" or "kick-me-I'm-a-dumba$$" type post. TC

 

[Green]

just out of curiosity are any of you other Alpa pilots worried that Prater might throw this out? Throwing personal opinions as to the fairness of the award aside if Alpa does abrogate the award then AWA pretty much has a slam dunk lawsuit on our hands and guess who would have to pay for it? I would imagine it would be paid for by dues paying union members. I would think that fact alone will keep Prater from throwing the thing out but then again National has made many mis-steps during the last 6 years.

 

[Green]

Just out...

Prater wants the two MEC's to explore fences etc through the joint negotiation process. AWA MEC said thanks but no thanks. Once again the ball is in Praters court and he is probably starting to realize that he has done nothing but compound the problem.....oh well.

 

[ironspud]

Good for the AWA guys.

 

[grog_sit_reserv]

Like I said above... A long, Hot summer. Looks like there's gonna be more lawyers.

 

[PHXFLYR]

Note to self...cancel USAir east jumpseat reservation for next week. Check loads on Southwest.

PHXFLYR

 

[ultrarunner]

One things for certain...it'll be LONG time before a working-group agrees to binding arbitration again...IMHO.

 

[grog_sit_reserv]

Which might mean that MEC's will work harder to resolve their differences so it might be a good thing.

 

[JT8D]

One things for certain...it'll be LONG time before a working-group agrees to binding arbitration again...IMHO.

One other thing is for certain...once mixed cockpits start it's gonna make the old NWA Red book, Blue book, Green book days look like a trip to the local Dairy Queen..

 

[Bringupthebird]

I doubt anyone will voluntarily cross the Great Divide. Base shrinkage might force the issue, but I think US management will think long and hard before they do that.

 

[Fast43]

Which might mean that MEC's will work harder to resolve their differences so it might be a good thing.

Work Harder??????????????


We tried to work hard and Negotiate. AAA MEC would have none of it......DOH, sonny, thats the only way this can go.

We tried to work hard in Mediation. AAA MEC would have none of it........DOH, sonny, thats the only way this can go.

We tried to work hard in Arbitration. (as did the Arbitrator) AAA MEC would have none of it...........DOH, sonny (and you too old man) thats the only way this can go.


You need to ask your own AAA MEC why they worked so hard to arrogantly demand something so unrealistic.

As your rank and file are finding out. Your MEC wrecked alot of good will with their Preposterous demand of DOH.

How can you with a staight face say that AAA guys, Days away from liquidation, deserve all upgrades for the forseeable future and AWA guys, growing and hiring, deserve ALL the possible furlough risk for the forseeable future.

And now you want to work hard and negotiate.

I'm sure you do!!!!!!!!!!!!