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Claxon
The Nicolau arbitration said those who were actively flying at the time of the acquisition in 2005, that pilots who were actively flying at the time of the merger should not be replaced with furloughed pilots. You installed an East Union and management, it is no suprise who got recalled and who was furloughed. The arbitration called for no windfalls, guess what you got your winfall already so don't expect and windfall with AA. History will show the airline which was hiring at the time of the acquisition (America West) stopped until the East pilots were recalled. West pilots got furloughed by their new East bosses. Parker was more than willing to use the services of pilots who decided to remain under bankruptcy wages so it is no surprise the East grew and the West shrunk. I did not see much help from USAPA other than helping themselves to all the benefits.
I guarantee you one thing, we'll be at the table, show the history and the impact on West pilots as a result of arbitration evasion. We've had a legal team in place for years, they know the opponent well. They are committed to seeing this process through to the end and will counter any attempts otherwise.
One other thing, you play like this is AA vs the former America West. Don't you have your own case to present? You need not concern yourself with our merger committee. Worry about your own merger committee.
The AA pilots need to watch you guys like an Eagle. Plug any escape routes in agreements made considering your history of evasion.
There's my answer.
