The National Mediation Board is the "real" problem.

[Rez O. Lewshun]

It is obvious that the nmb is not the only facet to a great contract. If a pilot group doesn't have its act together, well organized and able to perform after the nmb takes action, then the nmb will delay.

 

[Dan Roman]

It is obvious that the nmb is not the only facet to a great contract. If a pilot group doesn't have its act together, well organized and able to perform after the nmb takes action, then the nmb will delay.

My point exactly.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

The issue is not who is on the board, but the power they have. They alone can keep unions from seeking self help.

I personally think that there should be a time limited on mediated talks. Say 12-18 months max. No more. It would lite the right fires under the right cans to get talks moving a lot quicker.
It would work like CH11 but for labor. The gun would point the other way occasionally.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

The issue is not who is on the board, but the power they have. They alone can keep unions from seeking self help.

I personally think that there should be a time limited on mediated talks. Say 12-18 months max. No more. It would lite the right fires under the right cans to get talks moving a lot quicker.
It would work like CH11 but for labor. The gun would point the other way occasionally.

the point was made... the nmb isn't going to release a pilot group if they don't have their act together..... is the responsbility to each pilot to ensure their representation is solid