From what i have heard the most consistant story is that PSA management was told from mainline that the Dork Props were going to be sold. PSA had a choice. Either take the CRJ or close your doors, and Piedmont will get the jets.
So take this with a grain of salt. PSA pilots were faced with the decision of looking for a new job or taking the CRJ's.
There were secret meetings between PSA MEC and Management. Whereas Piedmont was supposed to be included in all talks.
Disclaimer: I have no idea if this is the truth. It's just what i have heard in the past 7 years that is the most consistant. PSA Management does have a history of scaring pilots into signing a contract. Don't know if it's legal but thats the game they play.
And that brings us to the new 900 pay rate....
And dont forget LUNCHBOX's secret source that claimed the Jets were going to PDT and it was a done deal. The MEC was so scared after his whaling doomsday disclosure that they ate the blended rates for the 700's in a midnight session with TK giving the infamous "it may already be too late" speech. Lunchbox and TK drove the whole screw job. Interesting Lunchbox is now on SWAPA merger/acquisition team. The biggest loose mouth loser to grace the PSA ALPA ranks now is a guiding force at SWAPA. Scary. He was never held accountable. And thats how the 700's and the blended rates ended up at PSA. (the express version)
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