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Nothing against you PG, but you are the same guy that argues commuting is a choice. It is clear looking back on your previous arguments that you only consider yourself. Nothing wrong with that but your comments are taken with a pinch of salt.
Superpilot92, you're talking two different things. If a few LECs pass a resolution, but the majority of the MEC do not decide to direct action, the issue dies. In this case, that action would be to enter negotiations to fix your concern.
But if you want to file a grievance, that implies the company is not living up to some portion of the contract. And I can tell you, in this case, as it relates to longevity, it was negotiated and agreed to by all three parties (DAL, DALPA, and NWALPA) that no pilot would have their pay anniversary date adjusted as a result of the merger. BTW, there are DAL pilots being treated identically to NWA, because that was the process in place when they were hired. It was never changed. Why should your's be changed now?
But if you want to file a grievance, that implies the company is not living up to some portion of the contract. And I can tell you, in this case, as it relates to longevity, it was negotiated and agreed to by all three parties (DAL, DALPA, and NWALPA) that no pilot would have their pay anniversary date adjusted as a result of the merger. BTW, there are DAL pilots being treated identically to NWA, because that was the process in place when they were hired. It was never changed. Why should your's be changed now?
DAL north guys shouldn't expect the MEC to do anything that could benefit them--just look at the track record. The NERDs are stuck with the status quo, as this MEC will never spend negotiating capital on them. Case closed. JMHO.
From my understanding, this is what was negotiated.
DAL north guys shouldn't expect the MEC to do anything that could benefit them--just look at the track record. The NERDs are stuck with the status quo, as this MEC will never spend negotiating capital on them. Case closed. JMHO.
DAL north guys shouldn't expect the MEC to do anything that could benefit them--just look at the track record. The NERDs are stuck with the status quo, as this MEC will never spend negotiating capital on them. Case closed. JMHO.
His point is that there are guys from National and Pam Am that were hired and paid in accordance to what was agreed when they came over. That agreement was that they would be paid and have their longevity steps paid in accordance with their pre merger airlines policy. As I understand it, that is what he is say was agreed to here, and is no different.
He is not arguing whether or not the practice should be changed. He is stating that to do so would require opening negotiations on the PWa (section 6) and that is not going to happen.
Is this a incorrect read on what is being stated?
It may be fixed going forward, but reread the point made. I would like everyone to get paid on their hire date, but I do not negotiate the PWA.
He is not arguing whether or not the practice should be changed. He is stating that to do so would require opening negotiations on the PWa (section 6) and that is not going to happen.
Is this a incorrect read on what is being stated?
It may be fixed going forward, but reread the point made. I would like everyone to get paid on their hire date, but I do not negotiate the PWA.
FWIW, there are no longer North and South issues, there are Delta pilot issues. These NWA grievances will get a full audience of the Special MEC meeting next month. All the sausage will be made for each member to see.
I want to be one group, not two pre merger groups. If sending these items to arbitration is the answer, then lets to it, and be done with it. If not, let argue it and move on. That is what this MEC meeting is for.
I want to be one group, not two pre merger groups. If sending these items to arbitration is the answer, then lets to it, and be done with it. If not, let argue it and move on. That is what this MEC meeting is for.
His point is that there are guys from National and Pam Am that were hired and paid in accordance to what was agreed when they came over. That agreement was that they would be paid and have their longevity steps paid in accordance with their pre merger airlines policy. As I understand it, that is what he is say was agreed to here, and is no different.
This is coming from a Pre NWA guy that does not have a pension.
Superpilot92, you're talking two different things. If a few LECs pass a resolution, but the majority of the MEC do not decide to direct action, the issue dies. In this case, that action would be to enter negotiations to fix your concern.
But if you want to file a grievance, that implies the company is not living up to some portion of the contract. And I can tell you, in this case, as it relates to longevity, it was negotiated and agreed to by all three parties (DAL, DALPA, and NWALPA) that no pilot would have their pay anniversary date adjusted as a result of the merger. BTW, there are DAL pilots being treated identically to NWA, because that was the process in place when they were hired. It was never changed. Why should your's be changed now?
But if you want to file a grievance, that implies the company is not living up to some portion of the contract. And I can tell you, in this case, as it relates to longevity, it was negotiated and agreed to by all three parties (DAL, DALPA, and NWALPA) that no pilot would have their pay anniversary date adjusted as a result of the merger. BTW, there are DAL pilots being treated identically to NWA, because that was the process in place when they were hired. It was never changed. Why should your's be changed now?
Not only do we get to maintain a B position with longevity but we also get the smaller DC contribution. That was put in place because our side brought Pension obligations, except no one on the bottom of the list has a pension. Now when a newhire gets hired going forward, they'll get longevity at DOH and a higher DC contribution to those of us that have been here a couple years already. Sound right?
My point is that we all should be treated the same going forward on the next contract.
FWIW, there are no longer North and South issues, there are Delta pilot issues. These NWA grievances will get a full audience of the Special MEC meeting next month. All the sausage will be made for each member to see.
I want to be one group, not two pre merger groups. If sending these items to arbitration is the answer, then lets to it, and be done with it. If not, let argue it and move on. That is what this MEC meeting is for.
I want to be one group, not two pre merger groups. If sending these items to arbitration is the answer, then lets to it, and be done with it. If not, let argue it and move on. That is what this MEC meeting is for.
Sorry for being a "Debbie Downer" and hopefully the above will not happen.
Denny
I think that is all we are asking. Let it go beyond Moak. If it gets shut down, OK. At least we tried and we can live with that. But when we run it up the flag pole and a Moak throws it away, that is where the angst comes form.
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