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This was released by our Union this morning regarding the meetings in CGF.
It is not the whole email, the other parts were just introductory and closing in nature and not necessary.
I added my view points that I felt are important, and especially important for the FlexJet pilots to understand that they are not being targeted for their seats, the IBT as the interest of both pilot groups in this process. The 1108 wants whats best for everyone, because in the long run, it will only benefit everyone single one of us, whether you are Flex or Options. The end result of higher pay, better working conditions, etc..... is what the IBT wants for everyone single one of us pilots.
The parties discussed the acquisition of Flexjet and the future integration of Flight Options and Flexjet?s operations. These preliminary discussions covered a variety of topics, including the terms of a fence agreement (protecting FlexJet pilots pay/seat/type as well as Options pilots) between the two carriers pending the operational merger of the two carriers, the National Mediation Board?s single carrier application process, the seniority integration process, future collective bargaining and the Union?s March 28, 2014 grievance. On Friday, April 4, 2014, the parties worked in separate caucuses on issues that were raised during the Thursday meeting. The joint meeting was productive and professional
As previously reported, the fence agreement provisions set forth in Section 1.5 our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) have the effect of protecting the interests of both Flight Options pilots and Flexjet pilots pending the completion of the operational merger. Fence agreements typically include a rule set that identifies the various functions of the two carriers that must remain separate until a representative of the post-merger, combined pilot group is selected (not sure if a new MEC election would also be required, however there is MEC elections coming up,I believe in the very near future, i.e. sometime this summer. FlexJet pilots can and should run for positions on the MEC, thus giving us an MEC with people from both past companies) through the National Mediation Board?s (NMB) representation procedures, the seniority lists of the two pilot groups are integrated and a collective bargaining agreement covering the combined pilot group is negotiated and takes effect. Fence and related agreements between the parties typically also address the timing for initiating NMB single carrier process and the fair treatment of pilots in the merger process.
Both parties expressed their commitment to an operational merger that protects the legitimate interests of all stakeholders, including pilot jobs and career prospects. To that end, your Union will engage in good faith bargaining over fence agreements and related matters. While our CBA requires interest arbitration in the absence of a mutually agreeable fence agreement (and we are prepared to use that process should it become necessary) we will work hard to reach a consensual agreement with management that protects pilots (notice they didn?t single out Options, they said pilots. That means all of us, FlexJet/Options) in this merger process.
It is not the whole email, the other parts were just introductory and closing in nature and not necessary.
I added my view points that I felt are important, and especially important for the FlexJet pilots to understand that they are not being targeted for their seats, the IBT as the interest of both pilot groups in this process. The 1108 wants whats best for everyone, because in the long run, it will only benefit everyone single one of us, whether you are Flex or Options. The end result of higher pay, better working conditions, etc..... is what the IBT wants for everyone single one of us pilots.
The parties discussed the acquisition of Flexjet and the future integration of Flight Options and Flexjet?s operations. These preliminary discussions covered a variety of topics, including the terms of a fence agreement (protecting FlexJet pilots pay/seat/type as well as Options pilots) between the two carriers pending the operational merger of the two carriers, the National Mediation Board?s single carrier application process, the seniority integration process, future collective bargaining and the Union?s March 28, 2014 grievance. On Friday, April 4, 2014, the parties worked in separate caucuses on issues that were raised during the Thursday meeting. The joint meeting was productive and professional
As previously reported, the fence agreement provisions set forth in Section 1.5 our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) have the effect of protecting the interests of both Flight Options pilots and Flexjet pilots pending the completion of the operational merger. Fence agreements typically include a rule set that identifies the various functions of the two carriers that must remain separate until a representative of the post-merger, combined pilot group is selected (not sure if a new MEC election would also be required, however there is MEC elections coming up,I believe in the very near future, i.e. sometime this summer. FlexJet pilots can and should run for positions on the MEC, thus giving us an MEC with people from both past companies) through the National Mediation Board?s (NMB) representation procedures, the seniority lists of the two pilot groups are integrated and a collective bargaining agreement covering the combined pilot group is negotiated and takes effect. Fence and related agreements between the parties typically also address the timing for initiating NMB single carrier process and the fair treatment of pilots in the merger process.
Both parties expressed their commitment to an operational merger that protects the legitimate interests of all stakeholders, including pilot jobs and career prospects. To that end, your Union will engage in good faith bargaining over fence agreements and related matters. While our CBA requires interest arbitration in the absence of a mutually agreeable fence agreement (and we are prepared to use that process should it become necessary) we will work hard to reach a consensual agreement with management that protects pilots (notice they didn?t single out Options, they said pilots. That means all of us, FlexJet/Options) in this merger process.
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