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FastRead Newsflash, 7/17/07: Message to US Airways and America West Pilots
ALPA President John Prater and the full ALPA Executive Council met today with the US Airways and America West MECs at the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. The meeting was designed to begin work to forge consensual, collective bargaining-based solutions to the challenges facing the two pilot groups.
“We are committed to providing ALPA’s full support, along with that of concerned, dedicated and experienced union leaders from fellow ALPA airlines,
to help us represent your pilots as you determine the future for all US Airways pilots,†said Prater as he began the meeting. “I want you to be assured that the goal of the Association is to help you to resolve the complex and frustrating issues that confront our union.â€
The MECs were joined by the ALPA national officers, the ALPA Executive Council, and members of a special committee formed by the Executive Council. Chaired by Capt. Paul Rice, the committee was established to help both MECs and the Joint Negotiating Committee explore consensual approaches that promote career protection and mutual success.
At the end of the day, Capt. Prater applauded both groups for working diligently in good open discussion while recognizing strong opposing views. Prater then underscored that, while ALPA is solidly committed to helping the two pilot groups, the two MECs must engage and work together toward a solution.
cc: Board of Directors
Executive Board
Executive Council
ALPA President John Prater and the full ALPA Executive Council met today with the US Airways and America West MECs at the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. The meeting was designed to begin work to forge consensual, collective bargaining-based solutions to the challenges facing the two pilot groups.
“We are committed to providing ALPA’s full support, along with that of concerned, dedicated and experienced union leaders from fellow ALPA airlines,
to help us represent your pilots as you determine the future for all US Airways pilots,†said Prater as he began the meeting. “I want you to be assured that the goal of the Association is to help you to resolve the complex and frustrating issues that confront our union.â€
The MECs were joined by the ALPA national officers, the ALPA Executive Council, and members of a special committee formed by the Executive Council. Chaired by Capt. Paul Rice, the committee was established to help both MECs and the Joint Negotiating Committee explore consensual approaches that promote career protection and mutual success.
At the end of the day, Capt. Prater applauded both groups for working diligently in good open discussion while recognizing strong opposing views. Prater then underscored that, while ALPA is solidly committed to helping the two pilot groups, the two MECs must engage and work together toward a solution.
cc: Board of Directors
Executive Board
Executive Council
