The west pilots that are being sued committed criminal acts. The west pilots in question that committed these illegal acts were offered a plea bargain type agreement by USAPA to call and agree to pay a portion of the legal bill for the suit their criminal actions necessitated. They declined.
Wye river was a good place to come together in some type of nuetral ground, the west pilots declined. So Far this has caused them 175 furloughs, downgraded Captains, no joint contract, legal bills and retroactive dues for nine plus months.
The West pilots being sued had their case dismissed with prejudice by the judge. USAPA decided Seham knows more about federal law than a federal judge and sought appeal. The way I understand it the West pilots that ALLEGEDLY commited these acts did not accept any plea as they knew they were innocent, therefore no plea needed.
You have a diffrent recollection of history than me. As I recall the West showed up at Wye river, but declined the East DOH offer for the unprecedented fourth time. In my opinion a meeting that should have never taken place. You folks are right about one thing ALPA was not looking out for our best intrest.
We have no joint contract, 175 furloughs, 138 and counting downgraded captains, and legal bills. All part of the remedy I am sure we will be seeking. But it has yet to be determined if back dues will be owed, I am guessing probably not. Cannot charge me for what you failed to deliver.