SWA culture!

[madjack]

Empennage,

I agree the debate is wotrhless, with so much at stake we will never change the minds of the other side...

I do not know what GK will do if we go to arbitration, he may be like every other airline exec and wash his hands of the deal...it seems that is what PBR is implying. He may also decide to run AAI as a separate entity...the point is both sides will have to accept that arbitration may have unexpected consequences...

I will only add that many here at SWA expect GK to act in their best interests...and will be sorely dissappointed if he does not do so...maybe that is what is unique about SWA CULTURE (back to thread): SWA employees expect their management to take care of them not SCR#$% them...

 

[PBRstreetgang]

PBR,

GK won't hand the keys to a panel of arbitrators. Let's agree to disagree.

As long as you agree to read chapters 3 and 13 of the Allegheney Mohawk LPP, via McCaskell-Bond. GK bought AT, he will have his hands tied because of A-M LPP, after reading the M-M LPP could believe due to the vague language of the actual details could be forced to integrate according to the arbitrators decision, even if he let AT die on the vine. Mc-B was created to prevent this very thing from happening, you would do well to become an expert in the act, since ultimately could be bound by it. Having been a party to a couple of arbitrations, and having lived next door to one I will attest to the level headedness of arbitrators, but if you make them mad via unreasonable demands and unwillingness to cooperate, you will not be happy with the result.
PBR

 

[GoodTimes]

Before I agree to read anything, I'll ask again, how does M/B and A/M apply to the SkyWest purchase of ASA and Express Jet? You would do well to become an expert in the management style of SWA. I say again, let's agree to disagree.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Before I agree to read anything, I'll ask again, how does M/B and A/M apply to the SkyWest purchase of ASA and Express Jet? I say again, let's agree to disagree.

Merger of seniority lists.......

 

[GoodTimes]

Has SkyWest merged seniority lists with ASA and EJ? Surely the regional airlines don't play by a different set of rules, right?

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Has SkyWest merged seniority lists with ASA and EJ?

Not yet,
But if you read the TSA/GoJhet single list denial decision, will give a very clear list of requirements necessary to grant single list. SKYW-ASA-ExJet companies meet most of the requirements, see the recent Republic decision also. It will be interesting to say the least, question is who will be the petitioner, ASA, Express? SKYW will not petition, who will it be? ALPA is reluctant, due to the great unknown, decertification.
PBR

 

[PBRstreetgang]

You would do well to become an expert in the management style of SWA. I say again, let's agree to disagree.

I have been watching SWA for 25 years, so allthough not an expert, I am somewhat familiar. I have always been a Herb fan, while GK is a frat bro of CC, wonder if there is anything there.
PBR

 

[GoodTimes]

So you're saying they'll merge lists. I say they won't. See? We disagree.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

GoodT,
I never said they will merge, I said there was the necessary elements to possibly see a Single List Petition to be granted. If it were petioned and ordered, I expect a full dose of corncob, probably from SKYW in order to curry favor with ASA/Ex guys.
Funny thing is while I wouldn't like it I would place the blame squarely where it belongs, with SKYW management, not the other guys.
PBR

 

[GuppyWN]

PBR,

Wait a minute.

You're saying that WN/AAI MUST merge lists but SKYW, ASA, Ex may not?

I'm confused. Actually I'm not. Bond/McCaskill makes NO REQUIREMENT to merge the lists. It clearly stipulates that IF the lists are merged it must be done so under agreement or arbitration.

For the record the WN and AAI lists WILL be merged because both parties WILL vote yes to an SLI produced under direct negotiation.

Gup