Recalls at RAH
#21
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I get it... recall 96 Republic pilots before the integration is complete so the $23/hr (cheap labor) guys are employeed before any of the expensive 25 year Midwest guys are recalled. If everything is handled correctly Republic maybe able to dodge all the expensive guys.
Rev BB is a smart guy and has had the help of Republics EXCO to reduce labor costs.
Word to the wise. BB will target anyone who raises labor* costs. Don't plan on a career at Republic.
* management does not see itself as labor
Rev BB is a smart guy and has had the help of Republics EXCO to reduce labor costs.
Word to the wise. BB will target anyone who raises labor* costs. Don't plan on a career at Republic.
* management does not see itself as labor
They need to staff an airline regardless of labor group disputes. BB will have to abide by the SLI just like the pilots. The end result will be the same regardless of the current recalls. Not really sure why im responding to you. You're just looking for a nonsensical argument.
#22
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Was a poor choice of words. It was actually a bad way of saying all pilots (hopefully) from all the groups will be one list and flying by the summer of 2010.
#23
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They need to staff an airline regardless of labor group disputes. BB will have to abide by the SLI just like the pilots. The end result will be the same regardless of the current recalls. Not really sure why im responding to you. You're just looking for a nonsensical argument.
I'm looking to shed light on the joint actions of Rev BB and Republics EXCO.
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No. I wouldn't have quit. I would still be on the 145 though, and I would bid to avoid flying all Midwest colored airplanes. That's not how it works over there though. The MKE and DEN 190 bases are some of the most senior in the system. I don't think you guys realize how bad of a place Republic is to work especially for 30 years.
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This was BB thought before Republics EXCO delayed the Midwest pilot integration...
Republic buying Midwest Airlines
MINNEAPOLIS — Republic Airways Holdings said on Tuesday it will buy Midwest Airlines, the second time in two days it has aimed to rescue an ailing airline.
Midwest has been struggling with other airlines encroaching on its hub in Milwaukee, where it is based. AirTran, which tried to buy Midwest as recently as 2007, has an extensive schedule there, and Southwest has said it plans to add flights there later this year.
As Midwest has shrunk, it has hired Republic to do much of its flying.
Republic is buying the airline from majority owner TPG Capital. Republic said it expects the deal to close in one month to six weeks.
Indianapolis-based Republic said it will replace all of Midwest’s Boeing 717s with Embraer 190s once the separate unions that represent pilots and flight attendants merge their ranks, Republic Chairman and CEO Bryan Bedford said.
Republic buying Midwest Airlines
MINNEAPOLIS — Republic Airways Holdings said on Tuesday it will buy Midwest Airlines, the second time in two days it has aimed to rescue an ailing airline.
Midwest has been struggling with other airlines encroaching on its hub in Milwaukee, where it is based. AirTran, which tried to buy Midwest as recently as 2007, has an extensive schedule there, and Southwest has said it plans to add flights there later this year.
As Midwest has shrunk, it has hired Republic to do much of its flying.
Republic is buying the airline from majority owner TPG Capital. Republic said it expects the deal to close in one month to six weeks.
Indianapolis-based Republic said it will replace all of Midwest’s Boeing 717s with Embraer 190s once the separate unions that represent pilots and flight attendants merge their ranks, Republic Chairman and CEO Bryan Bedford said.
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Some of you guys crack me up with your expectations on the integration and what is "fair". Unfortunately due to the integration not being complete over there, the YX/F9 guys on the street will have to wait a bit longer, which my heart does go out to everyone of you. There is no reason to try and stick any RAH pilots nose in this like they have done something wrong AGAIN! I sure never heard many people sticking up for America West guys that were hired pre merger getting sent to the street, meanwhile new hires on the East side were still active and flying. That to me sure does not seem fair as both airlines are one airline now right?!? My point is, this type of crap is going to happen when integrations are in process. ALOT of things are not going to be "fair", but stop crucifying the RAH guys... they agian have no say in this.
#27
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May is when it will go to binding arbitration. Thats the end of the process. There is no other way this SLI will be complete. Its in all parties best interest to do this very quickly, and that is what has been agreed too. This is not recalling out of order. Midwest guys are not on the list and therefore do not have recall rights yet. The LOA put forward was a good idea minus the DOH. This integration will not be completed using DOH, so why would anyone agree to an LOA based on such? By summer of 2010, the pilots of all the seniority lists can fight this out in the cockpit itself. Wonderful things to look forward too.
Looks to me as BB is using the delay to his advantage. If for some odd reason the sli goes down as planned it will be announced after all the recalls have happened. Most likely BB is planning the recalls so that there won't need to be more for some time even if it means being a little heavy on pilots. Correct me if I'm wrong but the current contract wouldn't allow a YX or F9 pilot to return even if they are senior on this new list until RAH recalls more pilots. So after the sli is done BB will avoid recalling as long as possible because the people coming back will be the experienced higher paid pilots. The only way around this is if the arbitrator forces the company to bring back pilots to reflect the master seniority list.
#28
No. I wouldn't have quit. I would still be on the 145 though, and I would bid to avoid flying all Midwest colored airplanes. That's not how it works over there though. The MKE and DEN 190 bases are some of the most senior in the system. I don't think you guys realize how bad of a place Republic is to work especially for 30 years.
#29
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I could have sworn I read somewhere that F9 was going to be recalling to support the new 320s coming
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