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11-12-2013, 10:15 AM

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roadrunner65

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There are 2 things we need to be working for right away to mitigate the unintended consequences of FAR 117. First, 5:15 should apply per calendar day, no exceptions. Second, if they are going to enjoy the flexibility of rerouting us for schedule integrity, crews should be paid for the reroute ON TOP of original rotation guarantee. IMO, they abuse the reroute already and it abrogates seniority in the bidding process. That flexibility should come at a cost to the company. Instead of getting us "prepped" for the upcoming QOL hit, ALPA needs to be reassuring the pilot group that they will be seeking improvements and solutions such as those I've just mentioned. I'm not holding my breath...

11-12-2013, 10:16 AM

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flyallnite

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US/AA Merger given green light by DOJ. We want DCA slots...

Good news for upcoming negotiations.

11-12-2013, 10:22 AM

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gloopy

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Originally Posted by newKnow

I think I need a little more information about your EPA example and free speech before I comment. What is the purpose of their regulation of free speech and carbon dioxide? What kind of speech is being restricted? If the regulation and law meet the criteria established by the Court, maybe it is a binding law. But, the burden is on the federal government to prove its necessity and ultimately up to the federal courts to decide if it actually is.

Good stuff. I love it.

In that hypothetical example there really is no burden on the government to prove anything except to itself. It can then very easily claim constitutionality while ruling any way it wants to on anything and self declaring itself the final arbiter. The whole thing is based on honest checks and balances and states have to have a way to challenge and in some cases nullify gross over reach. The interstate commerce clause is one of the most abused "butterfly effect" intellectual over reaches in the courts because since everything effects something in some way eventually, its automatically dubbed interstate commerce.

Give me an example of any hypothetical law, power or over reach of the federal government and I can very easily bend it in a sentence or two with interstate commerce and/or general welfare. Add in a constitutional amendment to correct it and in 1 or 2 more sentenences I can effectively nullify any limitation you can think of. So yes, we all want a fair system of dispute resolution, but when the system is corrupted and constantly rules in favor of itself the source of the power that is lent to it will progressively begin to challenge the process.

The pendulum has swung way, way too far in the other direction and a return to a constitutional center is long over due. Interstate commerce and general welfare are being used to erase the 9th and 10th amendments in their entirety.

11-12-2013, 10:28 AM

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gloopy

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Originally Posted by PilotFrog

In exchange for a 7th shortcall AND all domestic now go from 12 hrs to 14hrs. This was NOT a win.

Are you sure domestic goes to 14? The "extra" two hours are pretty much worthless to them. Heck the last 2-4 hours of the 12 hour SC were pretty much worthless as well. From 12:01-14:00 they can't give you anything, yet your rest for the next cycle hasn't even started. I don't see how that helps them at all.

11-12-2013, 10:33 AM

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Roadkill

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Originally Posted by Razorback one

Unfortunately, I know a little about the Loss Of License. Your benefit is $1200 a month. The kicker is 1year waiting period. You must appy for the LOL benefit within 90 days of when you first called in sick. I can't remember how long it lasts, and I hope I'm better before I find out. DPMA covers you for the first 12 months. DPMA is a max of 12 months and a max of 2 times in a career.
Friendly advise from your fellow DAL guy: Get your life insurance and disability insurance NOW! It can happen to you! I'm 37 years old, 2 kids and a stay at home mom, with cancer. I will be back but with CT scans for the rest of my life. I have some life insurance but should have more. I will never be able to qualify for more.
I don't want to scare anyone, but it can and does happen. Protect your family.

Razorback one
NBCSICB

Thanks for the reply Razorback, and the timely warning! Much appreciated. Best of luck to you!

11-12-2013, 10:34 AM

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Roadkill

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Originally Posted by full of luv

Use it all the time, 75% off overnight or 2 day air prices. Just go to a kinkos or FEDEX location and show delta ID, they know what to do!

In Hawaii, all my family on the mainland get their presents fedexed after turkeyday, via next day air, beat the USPS for shipping prices and by about a week. They all thought I was insane shipping boxes via FEDEX next day air.
LUV

Thanks Luv, and all those who replied with the great FedEx info. Big help!

11-12-2013, 10:36 AM

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Roadkill

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From the Dnet:
DOJ settles with American Airlines and US Airways, allows merger to proceed
November 12, 2013

The U.S. Department of Justice has come to terms with American Airlines and US Airways in an agreement that will allow a merger to create the world’s largest airline, media reported.