PSA Takes the 900s

[PunchTheClown]

I Want To See The Facts.

 

[TCBKING]

Looks Like the TSA pilots are the only one with some balls and soon to be unemployed

UHH.... Think before you type.

AWAC STILL HAS A BIG PAIR.

I hope this goes out for a vote. I would like to see how the pilots vote. It will speak volumes of the group.

 

[OPECJet]

AWAC does indeed have a pair.

 

[WSurf]

Say it ain't sooooooo!!! PSA one click below Mesa!!!! Nooooooo

 

[markpilot]

What has happened at PSA is this. The MEC tried for improvements to the original proposal. The company refused to move. The MEC made a commitment early on to send whatever developed out to the pilot group to vote on. A membership vote can only happen on a TA/LOA. The MEC adopted the proposal as a TA so that it could go to the pilot group for a vote. This does not constitute an endorsement or a validation of the proposal or a capitulation to the company. It is a legal step that needs to be taken to allow the pilot group to participate. Wouldn't you want a vote? The MEC is not making a favorable recommendation at this time. Discussions continue.

 

[_BravoWhiskey_]

The way I read it, they accepted management's proposal in order to put it to a vote... it is not a done deal yet, they are simply forwarding it to the line pilots to decide, as is proper.

 

[PoorJetDriver]

The MEC is going to send it out for a vote. It has not been endorsed. The way the MEC operated here previously (J4J, slotted bidding) they voted in garbage in the past. We now have member ratification. Don't worry it won't pass.

 

[TCBKING]

I hope the group has the sense to turn it down, but I have a bad feeling about it. I know its not my company but I believe it will have an impact on mine. What do you other PSA'ers think? Will your group vote it in or not?

 

[ReverseSensing]

Industry-wide, how many pilot groups have rejected TAs in, say, the last five years? I truly don't know. Anyone?

I understand the pilot group wanting to keep it democratic by having the MEC forward significant issues for member ratification, but that's a double-edged sword.

Good luck PSAers. I hope you guys avoid the temptation to take the planes now and *try* to negotiate better rates later.

 

[Newman55]

This is exactly what should happen. Let the pilots vote and make their voice heard. That is what unions are all about right? If they vote to take the airplanes its well within their rights just as its their right to vote no..

 

[Taco Rocket]

Say it ain't sooooooo!!! PSA one click below Mesa!!!! Nooooooo

I'm smiling... too bad I'm not in CLT anymore to see the fireworks!

 

[PunchTheClown]

Vote no for the love of god!

 

[Drill Sgt. Dad]

The race to the bottom goes on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kap5]

Funny how all the Piedmont guys are supporting PSA not taking the 900s, ummmm seems to me that it would be in their best interests for PSA not taking the 900s since they are next in line for that contract....all this bs about setting standard for the industry is just a facade for their own gain. Let the PSA guys decide for themselves!!!! as far as the Union is concerned, that the 900s go to PSA or Piedmont, they still get their paycheck!!!

 

[PunchTheClown]

There is not going to be a race to the bottom because I have faith that this pilot group will do the right thing, take the MEC's recommendation and say NO!!!

We are going to get the 900's anyways! Lets get something for them. God knows that JR, KH and TK are all going to get a raise. We should too!