Well now the mechanics have to consider if they want the IAM to represent their interests should they end up in BK court. My feeling would be definitly not because at this point the organization would rather see you get hit real hard so they probably will not put forward a good arguement as to why mechanics should not agree to deep long term concessions. Remember that the IAM suggested that you accept this deal. They will consider you to blame for the rejection of the ATSB guarantee, the fact that they will have to use up resurces to renegotiate deals for all its other IAM represented workers, and they may lose their board seats along with the perks that go with them (dont Board members get free positive space seats?).
AMFA put forth a good arguement during the NWA negotiations concerning the under payment of aircraft mechanics. Those arguements could be of use if you end up in BK court. Your best bet may be to change unions and file for an election right away so that the challenge is in place as the BK proceedings begin. This could also stall the process. With a challenge in place how could a judge deal with either party when they may not be the legitimate representative? So far all the traffic reports I've read indicate that demand is slowly returning. Some airlines are at about mid point between 2000 and 2001 traffic.
AMFA put forth a good arguement during the NWA negotiations concerning the under payment of aircraft mechanics. Those arguements could be of use if you end up in BK court. Your best bet may be to change unions and file for an election right away so that the challenge is in place as the BK proceedings begin. This could also stall the process. With a challenge in place how could a judge deal with either party when they may not be the legitimate representative? So far all the traffic reports I've read indicate that demand is slowly returning. Some airlines are at about mid point between 2000 and 2001 traffic.
