The top guys at American Eagle?s pilot union expressed the union?s ?profound disappointment? Friday that PSA Airline pilots had approved a concessionary contract.
The message came from Bill Sprague and Matt Rettig, the chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the Air Line Pilots Association?s Master Executive Council at American Eagle.
?While we respect the right of the PSA pilots to determine what is best for them and their families, we believe it was a colossal mistake to unnecessarily drive the industry standard to such a miserable level,? Sprague and Rettig wrote.
?This deal in some ways mimics what was negotiated by Endeavor Air (formerly Pinnacle Airlines Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, during their effort to avoid liquidation in bankruptcy,? they wrote.
?One significant difference is that the Endeavor pilots were compensated for many of the concessions they provided.? The only potential gain for the PSA pilots in this deal is the possibility of new aircraft,? Sprague and Rettig concluded.
They told American Eagle pilots that the PSA deal will be reviewed by ALPA president Lee Moak to see if it conforms to ALPA standards.
?If it takes effect, this new low bar will make it more difficult for other pilot groups, including us at Eagle, to have fair and livable pay and work rules,? the pair wrote.
?Everyone likes shiny new jets, but they must not be financed by cutting the pay and benefits that we have worked so hard to achieve.? We believe this is exactly what the PSA pilots have signed the industry up for,? Sprague and Rettig warned.
Keep reading for the entire message to American Eagle pilots.
Fellow Eagle Pilots:
It is with profound disappointment that we learn of the ratification of the concessionary TA at PSA. While we respect the right of the PSA pilots to determine what is best for them and their families, we believe it was a colossal mistake to unnecessarily drive the industry standard to such a miserable level.? This deal in some ways mimics what was negotiated by Endeavor Air (formerly Pinnacle Airlines Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, during their effort to avoid liquidation in bankruptcy.? One significant difference is that the Endeavor pilots were compensated for many of the concessions they provided.? The only potential gain for the PSA pilots in this deal is the possibility of new aircraft.
It is unclear whether this deal is contingent upon the pending lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice challenging the merger, but it appears unlikely to occur without one.? The next step in the process is for the ALPA President to decide whether the agreement conforms to the direction and goals of the Association membership.? Our MEC strongly encourages him to be deliberate in his examination of the agreement prior to signing it.? If it takes effect, this new low bar will make it more difficult for other pilot groups, including us at Eagle, to have fair and livable pay and work rules.? Everyone likes shiny new jets, but they must not be financed by cutting the pay and benefits that we have worked so hard to achieve.? We believe this is exactly what the PSA pilots have signed the industry up for.
Please try to keep your efforts and actions positive, constructive and oriented toward drawing us together as a team. It is critical that we stand together as a unified group while we navigate the difficult road ahead.? Please communicate all ideas, suggestions and offers of assistance to your local reps as one of our strengths is having the perspective and experience of 2900 airline pilots.
We remain open to any reasonable proposal from management which could bring airplanes to Eagle to replace the ones we?re retiring and ensure Eagle?s viability. We look forward to an earnest discussion with management about how best to proceed.
Sincerely and in unity,
Bill Sprague, MEC Chairman
Matt Rettig, MEC Vice-Chairman
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