Midwest ALPA MEC rescinding their support for management

[Flydaplane]

The Midex MEC are idiots who backed these idiots all year. They may actually have to fly a schedule if the airtran rgoes through. It has always been about Tim and how much he can walk away with. He's got tons of stock.

 

[Eagle757shark]

If Midwest is going to be sold eitherway then I would much rather see Airtran as th new owner. A lot of our pilots feel the same way.

If the merger goes through, we welcome you and look forward to building a strong pilot union. Bottom line, we all have to stick together and fight for our careers. Best of luck to us all!

 

[FlyWolf]

Thanks Eagle, but I think its too late, they sold to TPG for $17 a share.

 

[CitationLover]

Thanks Eagle, but I think its too late, they sold to TPG for $17 a share.

and guaranteed a long section 6 process with their actions in the last few days.

flydaplane,
they were not idiots. it was simply a political move to possibly gain favor for section 6 next year. as we have seen, pilot support means nothing in these deals and it was purely political.

 

[75M]

How the hell does an outside bidder think they can get the union to give a concessionary contract extension as part of their bid?

Wouldn't that be kind of like asking a car salesman to buy your gas for a year if you buy the car his boss is selling?

Yes. And its been done before.