Butterbean
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- Sep 5, 2009
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A mutually beneficial working relationship between the ASA MEC, the XJT MEC, and the Company is essential. Our Transition and Process Agreement (TPA), as agreed to by the Company, ASA and XJT MECs, establishes terms for a smooth transition process to reach a single, unified Pilot group with a single contract. The Company and the XJT MEC met last week without the ASA MEC to obtain new equipment terms and conditions, including new equipment pay rates.
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If management approaches either of the pilot groups to make significant changes to our current CBAs, we could soon find ourselves in a ‘race to the bottom’ scenario by negotiating with either MEC separately. Notable changes to one contract without the approval of the other MEC could result in consequences that would compromise reaching a JCBA. Without question, whipsawing is a common tactic used by airline managements – such tactics must be defended against by enforcing our Transition and Process Agreement. The ASA MEC supports the XJT MEC obtaining favorable terms and conditions for new equipment; however we feel it is important to follow the agreed-upon process to reach such agreement.
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The*****ASA*****MEC has*****initiated the process to enforce the*****TPA provisions where applicable. The*****ASA*****MEC is hopeful that the*****XJT*****MEC will negotiate with one goal in mind, a unity of purpose, and close cooperation among both the*****ASA*****MEC and*****XJT*****MEC to ensure all pilot’s interests are represented.
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If management approaches either of the pilot groups to make significant changes to our current CBAs, we could soon find ourselves in a ‘race to the bottom’ scenario by negotiating with either MEC separately. Notable changes to one contract without the approval of the other MEC could result in consequences that would compromise reaching a JCBA. Without question, whipsawing is a common tactic used by airline managements – such tactics must be defended against by enforcing our Transition and Process Agreement. The ASA MEC supports the XJT MEC obtaining favorable terms and conditions for new equipment; however we feel it is important to follow the agreed-upon process to reach such agreement.
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The*****ASA*****MEC has*****initiated the process to enforce the*****TPA provisions where applicable. The*****ASA*****MEC is hopeful that the*****XJT*****MEC will negotiate with one goal in mind, a unity of purpose, and close cooperation among both the*****ASA*****MEC and*****XJT*****MEC to ensure all pilot’s interests are represented.