NWA/DAL JPWA highlights

[FlyinPiker]

LOA 19 came as a result of the Merger with US. IF not for the merger you would be getting NOTHING More right now. We are in this together. You voted in LOA 19 before when the NWA pilots were left out and that was ok but now suddenly when we get the same deal that is allowed because of the joining of OUR companies, its not ok? Fact is we are getting less DC and less Equity but same rates. Our rates mathematically HAVE to be more than yours because we have further to go to get there because of a number of factors. This is about Equality and now your second guessing YOUR MEC, WHY? You trusted them up to this point why the sudden change? Is it Greed? I hope not because if you think you will be able to get MORE in the current state of our industry you are crazy. Some times you have to take it and run and NOW is that time.

What's with the greed talk? I can't say I agree with these guys but I can take a step back and see where they are coming from. They don't want more than what the NWA pilots stand to gain from the new TA they want what they feel is the same as the NWA pilots stand to gain (payout, bonus...whatever).

LOA 19 was not meant as a long term deal. LOA 19 was meant for if this deal was pushed through and both sides weren't able to come to agreement by then . Call it what you want, but it was smart. It was something that actually gave the DAL pilot group a reason to actually listen to the company as they spouted off the benefit's of a merger. It cracks me up when I hear "you guys were fine with LOA19 without the NW pilots"....of course it was without the Northwest pilots...the whole purpose of it was a fall back if both sides weren't able to come to an agreement. If we were both working on it it wouldn't have been an LOA it would have been a TA.

Remember LOA 19 came after our very successful talks on how we were going to handle seniority...thank god the two dynamic's of the unions have changed.

I see a new theme of some seem to be we would never have LOA 19 if it was not for the merger (really?? no new news there), but I actually think we would not have LOA 19 if our unions would have got off to a better start...either way it seemed to get both sides talking again didn't it.

 

[Noserider76]

LOA 19 came as a result of the Merger with US. IF not for the merger you would be getting NOTHING More right now. We are in this together. You voted in LOA 19 before when the NWA pilots were left out and that was ok but nowyou are crazy.

Letter 19 is a moot point now. I'm talking benefits from the pre-merger baseline and the perception here. Greed or not we'll all be better off in the long run if the deal is perceived to bring equal benefits to both sides.

 

[Superpilot92]

So what does this all mean for Compass. Since layoffs at the majors are inevitable, what does it mean for the Compass flowback?

They arent inevitable at least not at NWA and DAL as of right now and there are many factors that lead to that belief. the flowthrough is being carried over in the new TA so anything is possible but IMHO its doubtful. We'll see.

 

[Superpilot92]

What's with the greed talk? Greed talk was because of the view of some people on this thread that now feel they deserve more because the NWA pilots in a % basis appear to get more. If we are to have one contract and payrates its impossible for DAL to get more than the NWA pilots since we have to come up more to get to whatever rates we have. I can't say I agree with these guys but I can take a step back and see where they are coming from. They don't want more than what the NWA pilots stand to gain from the new TA they want what they feel is the same as the NWA pilots stand to gain (payout, bonus...whatever).

LOA 19 was not meant as a long term deal. LOA 19 was meant for if this deal was pushed through and both sides weren't able to come to agreement by then . Call it what you want, but it was smart. It was something that actually gave the DAL pilot group a reason to actually listen to the company as they spouted off the benefit's of a merger. It cracks me up when I hear "you guys were fine with LOA19 without the NW pilots"....of course it was without the Northwest pilots...the whole purpose of it was a fall back if both sides weren't able to come to an agreement. If we were both working on it it wouldn't have been an LOA it would have been a TA.

Remember LOA 19 came after our very successful talks on how we were going to handle seniority...thank god the two dynamic's of the unions have changed. The new theme seems to be we would never have LOA 19 if it was not for the merger (really?? no new news there), but I actually think we would not have LOA 19 if our unions would have got off to a better start...either way it seemed to get both sides talking again didn't it.

I agree with what you are saying and its a very good thing that both sides are working together. We are leaps and bounds ahead of the fiasco at Usair and it needs to stay that way for ALL of us to see the short and long term success of our company.

 

[FlyinPiker]

I think these guys have found a way around that with the talks of bonus or payout checks. Still keeps things equal doesn't it? Pay rates stay the same and both side are happy. I'm not saying I agree with it, but don't say it's impossible to make these guys happy. I certainly wouldn't shy away from a check.

 

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Super92:

I think you are getting the same equity. The percentage is different because NWA shareholders are getting 1.25 shares of DAL stock. Does that make sense?

Just repeating what I read elsewhere, that the equity was the same, but the percentage different because of the premium being paid NWA shareholders.

 

[PCL_128]

Letter 19 is a moot point now. I'm talking benefits from the pre-merger baseline and the perception here. Greed or not we'll all be better off in the long run if the deal is perceived to bring equal benefits to both sides.

If you get what you want (higher equity stake, cash payout, etc...), then the NWA guys will no longer perceive it to be a fair deal. Either way, some small group of pilots is going to feel that they didn't get a completely "fair" deal. From an outsider's perspective, this deal seems incredibly fair to both sides, and an amazing step in the right direction, especially after we've seen what a group of bozos like the Easties have done under similar circumstances.

 

[Schwanker]

I think these guys have found a way around that with the talks of bonus or payout checks. Still keeps things equal doesn't it? Pay rates stay the same and both side are happy. I'm not saying I agree with it, but don't say it's impossible to make these guys happy. I certainly wouldn't shy away from a check.

Maybe we could get management to buy each real Delta pilot a Harley (no helmet). Maybe this would work! It's funny how some feel us NWA guys slid in the back door and shouldn't be treated equally. Someday, I hope to be as good as them.

Never Ever Real Delta

Schwanker

 

[slapstick]

If NWA pilots were to get triple the pay, 8% equity, fences, and DOH, would they STILL be unpleasant to be around?

Will they still sit in the penalty box with both engines and APU running so they can professionally vent their frustrations?

 

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PCL128:

I agree also that this is a very fair deal. It is also a real windfall for the NWA pilots. Both can be true.

Doing the JPWA first was a good strategy. But I think it would be easier to sell it to the membership if they had worked for scope, commuter and displacement provisions that provided a hedge against the fear of an uncertain SLI outcome.

 

[FlyinPiker]

Maybe we could get management to buy each real Delta pilot a Harley (no helmet). Maybe this would work! It's funny how some feel us NWA guys slid in the back door and shouldn't be treated equally. Someday, I hope to be as good as them.

Never Ever Real Delta

Schwanker

Wow...aren't you going to be fun to fly with.

Nobody has said they are flat out against NWA guys being treated equally. I think the arguement here is about reaping the same amount of gains that some feel NWA pilots will see in this new contract.

I find it funny that some NWA pilots seem against this idea..how does it effect them? They get extra dough in payrates and workrules and DAL pilots get a check. What's the problem? How does this not treat NWA pilots equally?

For the record I don't think it would ever work and am content working under the same contract (that none of us have even seen yet) as our NWA bothers...no extra dough needed. I'm more concerned about the SLI and how possible furloughs down the road would be handled.

 

[Superpilot92]

There will be at least a 12 month unofficial fence put up because of the time needed to get everything on one certificate so you DAL shouldn't be worried about what will happen next year IMHO and for that matter i dont think there is anything to be worried about anyway.

 

[General Lee]

So what does this all mean for Compass. Since layoffs at the majors are inevitable, what does it mean for the Compass flowback?

As of right now not every major is laying off. As far as NWA laying people off, I don't think that is the case yet, but they will determine if some do go Compass soon. When the operating certificates are merged into one, I would think they would go back to mainline, probably on a new DL jet.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[General Lee]

VOR,

You really don't get how this works. If we vote it down then it doesn't go into effect for either side. The status quo remains and LOA 19 goes into effect for the Delta side at DCC. Hence joint pilot working agreement. If either side votes it down then it's up to the negotiators to go back to the tables.

Voice of Reason, or VOR, is completely miserable flying at Flight Options. Kinda sad actually.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Schwanker]

Wow...aren't you going to be fun to fly with.

Nobody has said they are flat out against NWA guys being treated equally. I think the arguement here is about reaping the same amount of gains that some feel NWA pilots will see in this new contract.

I find it funny that some NWA pilots seem against this idea..how does it effect them? They get extra dough in payrates and workrules and DAL pilots get a check. What's the problem? How does this not treat NWA pilots equally?

For the record I don't think it would ever work and am content working under the same contract (that none of us have even seen yet) as our NWA bothers...no extra dough needed. I'm more concerned about the SLI and how possible furloughs down the road would be handled.

- Payrates definately a plus
- Workrules improve in many areas (setback in some) ie.. jumpseat, 75 hour res guar, sick leave, retirement co-pays, time & 1/2 for time over 80, higher monthly guarantees (debatable), separate bid cat for block/reserve come to mind. A reserve 744FO will make the same under with NWA payrates at 75 hrs he will at 70 hrs with new rates.
- SLI needs to be fair

My point is some DAL guys believe they are entitled to more than NWA guys because after all, they're real DAL guys. This sentiment is BS, but I guess I'll have to live with it.

Some good news:
NWA/NWALPA just put out a flying bulletin. There will be no furloughs due to the fall draw down. The few out of category displacements will have the option to not be displaced in the fall. The revised fleet plan for Dec 31, 2008 still includes 61 DC-9s. The previous press announcements were accurate as we'll lose 10 757s, 4 A320s, and bring the -9 fleet to 61. I'm sure we'll continue to hear from DAL guys how the -9s will be parked immediately. All evidence says otherwise.

Schwanker