BigLar22
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From UAL -MEC...
"Last Thursday, April 25, UAL-MEC Captain Paul Whiteford met with senior management at the request of UAL CEO Jack Creighton to kick off discussions regarding a plan of economic recovery for United Airlines. Captain Whiteford informed Mr. Creighton that, in addition to discussions regarding any economic relief, certain issues would have to be resolved to the satisfaction of the UAL-MEC. These issues include, but are not limited to, scope, outstanding grievances, and continued contractual abrogations.
Captain Whiteford stated, “The Company has approached ALPA and made a case that an economic recovery plan may be necessary for the corporation. The pilots are willing to enter discussions to determine United’s needs in order to protect the viability of the airline and thus protect the careers of the United Airlines pilots. However, as I have stated repeatedly, the United pilots will consider participating in an economic recovery plan only if there is equitable participation from stakeholders, management, employee groups, and vendors.”
Captain Whiteford emphasized that any proposed plan would be contingent on approval of the UAL-MEC. If accepted by the MEC, any proposal must then be ratified by the United ALPA membership."
I would like to hear some discussion (from both non-furloughed and furloughed ALPA members) as to whether the union should vote for a "recovery plan" without a stipulation with regard to recalling all furloughed pilots. It is my understanding that one of the purposes of union is to look out for the well being of all pilots(probationary or not). I would hope that the MEC would make its priority getting all pilots back on the payroll while preserving the airline and all of it's employees.
I doubt that if the 9000+ remaining pilots agree to concessions it would kill the company to recall those making the lower salaries.
Thanks for your constructive comments
"Last Thursday, April 25, UAL-MEC Captain Paul Whiteford met with senior management at the request of UAL CEO Jack Creighton to kick off discussions regarding a plan of economic recovery for United Airlines. Captain Whiteford informed Mr. Creighton that, in addition to discussions regarding any economic relief, certain issues would have to be resolved to the satisfaction of the UAL-MEC. These issues include, but are not limited to, scope, outstanding grievances, and continued contractual abrogations.
Captain Whiteford stated, “The Company has approached ALPA and made a case that an economic recovery plan may be necessary for the corporation. The pilots are willing to enter discussions to determine United’s needs in order to protect the viability of the airline and thus protect the careers of the United Airlines pilots. However, as I have stated repeatedly, the United pilots will consider participating in an economic recovery plan only if there is equitable participation from stakeholders, management, employee groups, and vendors.”
Captain Whiteford emphasized that any proposed plan would be contingent on approval of the UAL-MEC. If accepted by the MEC, any proposal must then be ratified by the United ALPA membership."
I would like to hear some discussion (from both non-furloughed and furloughed ALPA members) as to whether the union should vote for a "recovery plan" without a stipulation with regard to recalling all furloughed pilots. It is my understanding that one of the purposes of union is to look out for the well being of all pilots(probationary or not). I would hope that the MEC would make its priority getting all pilots back on the payroll while preserving the airline and all of it's employees.
I doubt that if the 9000+ remaining pilots agree to concessions it would kill the company to recall those making the lower salaries.
Thanks for your constructive comments