ASA/XJT update

[JoeMerchant]

Based on PCL/Mesaba/Colgan seniority integration award formula, the senior most XJT pilot would be placed about 380 on the list with relative after that.

Company asked XJT MEC to transfer XJT pilots to ASA side and/or voluntary furloughs...XJT MEC said no to both requests...

Fasten your seat belts....

 

[JustaNumber]

Company asked XJT MEC to transfer XJT pilots to ASA side and/or voluntary furloughs...XJT MEC said no to both requests...

Why would the MEC say no to either of those? Doesn't make sense--both options sure beat INvolutary furloughs.

 

[JoeMerchant]

Why would the MEC say no to either of those? Doesn't make sense--both options sure beat INvolutary furloughs.

XJT MEC thinks it is just a bluff.

 

[JustaNumber]

If they think it's a bluff, why not just call it and say, "sure, do what you need to do." Maybe a base transfer is somewhat disruptive to the individuals involved, but voluntary furloughs? That's a win-win for everyone involved.

 

[JoeMerchant]

Why is the XJT MEC keeping this information regarding the offer from their own pilots?

 

[pilotkppsg]

Can't be done without joint TA first. Transition and process agreements are fun, you should read one sometime instead of texting your pals on your mec. New hires fell under a MOU/LOA thing.

 

[Flyguy1226]

JoeMerchant, just STFU already!

 

[ASADriver]

Let the ExpressJet pilots continue with their hissy fit. It will work out better for LASA pilots as we get the 900s that are coming. I hope they keep holding out for more.

 

[rjacobs]

This was one reason why our illustrious ex MEC chair was ousted. He was willing to roll over to whatever their demands where and when the rest of the union found out what was REALLY going on, they were pissed.

Company is trying the furlough and bring em over to ASA as an end run around actually FINISHING THE ********************ING MERGER and the union told them that. They said if you want to move people around FINISH NEGOTIATING and get an SLI done and be free to move people wherever you want.

This contract could be done in a week if the company decided they wanted to play ball. So dont go blaming us. I am not privy to what is being said at the table or what our "demands" are, but I have a hard time believing WE are the ones stalling negotiations. It aint you guys either, its the company. They can do what they want, but they choose to play the game same as we are playing the game.

If we furlough and shrink and what not, so what, I am not giving in to managements demands as an end run around FINISHING WHAT THEY STARTED. If they didnt want us merged, why buy us in the first place...

 

[enuffalready]

This was one reason why our illustrious ex MEC chair was ousted. He was willing to roll over to whatever their demands where and when the rest of the union found out what was REALLY going on, they were pissed.

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If we furlough and shrink and what not, so what, I am not giving in to managements demands as an end run around FINISHING WHAT THEY STARTED. If they didnt want us merged, why buy us in the first place...

when i got hired at ASA many moons ago, i remember similar rhetoric coming from Comair.. some of you guys really need to know where you work. We do NOT have the same leverage as Delta, etc pilots... we just dont... and never will. understanding that, and little dose of the real world would be great for some of you ..

i enjoy ASA, i stayed here for a reason. I dont expect 22 days off, duty/trip rigs of 7 hours and $3 an hour per diem..i dont know. Maybe my experience in corporate finance before i came here made me too rational. I learned long ago, that when your company makes money, you have a job.