Skywest, ASA DOH integration?

[Nevets]

I do not think SKYW mgmt. pays the AMLP states the employees affected will incur the costs of the arbitrator. Sec 13(ii) see above!
PBR

Well, someone has to pay the time it takes to negotiate a seniority integration and its Skywest management who would be negotiating in behalf of Skywest pilots. Maybe they will payroll deduct.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Which is ONE good reason for Skywest pilots to vote for ALPA. If Skywest pilots were represented by ALPA, ALPA Merger Policy would apply but the most important thing is that Skywest PILOTS (NOT management of SAPA) would negotiate directly with ASA pilots.

Thank you, I knew we were going in the same direction. I just don't like "At will employment"
PBR

 

[Nevets]

Thank you, I knew we were going in the same direction. I just don't like "At will employment"
PBR

Yes, if you look at all my posts, you will see that I'm 110% supporter of the ALPA Skywest drive and ALPA in general.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Yes, if you look at all my posts, you will see that I'm 110% supporter of the ALPA Skywest drive and ALPA in general.

I never thought anything different, just different understanding of the issues.
PBR

 

[AugerPtrol]

Yes, if you look at all my posts, you will see that I'm 110% supporter of the ALPA Skywest drive and ALPA in general.

Thats because you are a moron. If I wanted your opinion I would give it to you.

 

[rtmcfi]

Thats because you are a moron. If I wanted your opinion I would give it to you.

Go to a meeting (AA).

 

[Nevets]

Thats because you are a moron. If I wanted your opinion I would give it to you.

Why am I a moron? Seriously? Just because I gave unsolicited opinions? Or is it just because you disagree? I'll be glad to discuss any of the issues I have brought up and I'll even concede that you probably can make good points in defense of your opinions. So please let us know why you think I'm a moron.

Also, since we are name calling, care to give your name like I have? Or are you going to hide behind an anonymous handle while you call me names? I plan on being in LAX tomorrow (10-25-07)for the Skywest ALPA drive, we can talk in person if you rather do that instead. I'll even buy you whatever you want from Starbucks.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Also, since we are name calling, care to give your name like I have? Or are you going to hide behind an anonymous handle while you call me names? I plan on being in LAX tomorrow (10-25-07)for the Skywest ALPA drive, we can talk in person if you rather do that instead. I'll even buy you whatever you want from Starbucks.

It won't happen. That would undermine the fundamental attraction of Fightinfo which is to empower your average wuss to act like a tough guy while hiding behind a computer, and shoot his mouth off, while never being able to be held accountable for his statements.

 

[Nevets]

It won't happen. That would undermine the fundamental attraction of Fightinfo which is to empower your average wuss to act like a tough guy while hiding behind a computer, and shoot his mouth off, while never being able to be held accountable for his statements.

Well, I thought I would at least give him the benefit of the doubt and see if he comes through with my challenge to post his/her real name after calling someone names without giving a reason for it.

Didn't see him at LAX today either. Or if he did talk to me, he didn't identify himself as the name caller.

 

[Nevets]

What Every Pilot Needs to Know About Mergers
http://www.skywestalpa.org/documents/What.Every.Pilot.Needs.to.Know.About.Mergers.pdf

 

[Nevets]

Just the Facts

www.skywestalpa.org 888-SKY-ALPA

A publication for the SkyWest pilots
by the Air Line Pilots Association, International

October 22, 2007

To our fellow SkyWest pilots,

A concern we often hear at our information sessions and on the line is “what happens if SkyWest
merges us with ASA?” Unfortunately, the complex nature of airline mergers precludes a nice neat
“sound bite” response to this important question. ALPA has long had a policy on mergers that
provides a neutral framework for the affected pilot groups to process the merger of the separate
seniority lists and negotiate a single contract.

While the decision to merge belongs with SkyWest alone, if we are represented by ALPA and
covered by its Merger and Fragmentation Policy, we would certainly have a say in how the merger
affects us and, as important, would have an organization and elected leadership that is accountable
only to pilot interests – not the interests of SkyWest management.

We encourage you to find out more about ALPA’s merger policy. The following article provides a
comprehensive explanation of the process. You can also visit www.skywestalpa.org for the
complete text of ALPA’s Merger and Fragmentation Policy.

After reading and considering the information in the article we think you will conclude, as we
have, that:

• ALPA provides the process. Under the merger policy, the affected pilot groups negotiate
directly with each other in an attempt to reach agreement on a merger list. In the event an
agreement is not reached, the pilot groups have recourse to mediation or, if necessary, present
their case to an independent arbitrator for binding arbitration.
• In a complex transaction such as a corporate merger, it is important to have someone
to speak on our behalf. Completing a corporate merger and integrating a seniority list
requires intense negotiation, sometimes including mediation and even binding arbitration.
The benefits of this process can be lost if we do not have representatives who speak for our
interests as SkyWest pilots.
• Considering the uncertain nature of this industry and possible acquisitions and mergers that
may be out there for our company, we need a voice to secure our own futures. Aside from
developing a process and fostering negotiations between the MECs, ALPA can work with
management to integrate the carriers effectively, in a manner that recognizes the potential
benefits, and sacrifices, pilots might have to make to help the new airline grow.

As ALPA Vice-President for Finance Chris Beebe put it, “I know [the merger policy] is not perfect,
but it truly is ours. You and I each have the ability to change things either through a vote, or by
being a bigger part of the process by stepping up and getting involved.”

In solidarity,

The SkyWest Pilots ALPA Organizing Committee

 

[Nevets]

If Skywest merges ASA, Skywest management will negotiate directly with ASA pilots seniority integration. Skywest management will negotiate seniority integration in a way to minimize costs (training, moving expenses, etc). If ALPA represented Skywest pilots, they would negotiate directly with ASA pilots instead of management!