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Bill Wilder is entitled to his opinion but what I find interesting is the whole idea of whether the Nicolau list conforms to ALPA Merger Policy. Who determines whether it conforms? Well, what entity normally settles disputes involving contracts or policies: an arbitrator! Whose opinion carries more weight: a labor attorney or an arbitrator with decades of experience and hundreds of RLA cases decided? That the Nicolau list conforms to ALPA policy is a fait accompli.
Notice also how Bill Wilder dances around the DFR issue. He says USAPA has the right to negotiate a new list and that may be true but of course the Addington suit is about USAPA negotiating a new list that disadvantages the West. Arguing the various case-laws is academic. That USAPA egregiously violated its DFR to the West pilots is so obvious even Mr. Wilder didn't touch it.
Folks, just to make sure every one understands. No copying of articles from another web site or posting private letters etc. These will be removed.
Bill Wilder is entitled to his opinion but what I find interesting is the whole idea of whether the Nicolau list conforms to ALPA Merger Policy. Who determines whether it conforms? Well, what entity normally settles disputes involving contracts or policies: an arbitrator! Whose opinion carries more weight: a labor attorney or an arbitrator with decades of experience and hundreds of RLA cases decided? That the Nicolau list conforms to ALPA policy is a fait accompli.
Notice also how Bill Wilder dances around the DFR issue. He says USAPA has the right to negotiate a new list and that may be true but of course the Addington suit is about USAPA negotiating a new list that disadvantages the West. Arguing the various case-laws is academic. That USAPA egregiously violated its DFR to the West pilots is so obvious even Mr. Wilder didn't touch it.
How about sharing the transcripts with the unwashed masses?Nicolau, Nicolau, Nicolau! Ah the transcripts of his deposition in the MDA case this month. Didn't know? The NIC himself got deposed, didn't he? Interesting reading, I'm sure. But who does it help more, MDA V ALPA or USAPA V AOL? Collateral damage. Ain't it a bXXXXX. He still got jurisdiction on this, doesn't he?
fait accompli? that thread got yanked off the board. But that's the board monitor's choice and responsibility. I won't try to repaste or even put on the link.
Nicolau, Nicolau, Nicolau! Ah the transcripts of his deposition in the MDA case this month. Didn't know? The NIC himself got deposed, didn't he? Interesting reading, I'm sure. But who does it help more, MDA V ALPA or USAPA V AOL? Collateral damage. Ain't it a bXXXXX. He still got jurisdiction on this, doesn't he?
Unfortunately now it's just your opinion, not backed by any text. But that's the way it goes. I wasa looking for a "Yogi-ism" to go with what Nic had to say, but I just couldn't find one. But we still have deep depth.
OOPS, got to get back to my emails. Forbes just told me a won a free trip to France! Maybe I can fly on my own flight!
How about sharing the transcripts with the unwashed masses?
Rick,
Good seeing you the other day in the crewroom. I still owe you a cheese steak from the last union meeting at the Ramada.
I am going to bid the 330 so we can work together again. Take care.
TypicalYou are not worthy
I thought Megasnoop had posted that his name was "Steve B", not Rick?
I am not trying to out Mega, but am simply questioning his credibility when he has previously questioned mine. I am not trying to cost him his job or even his anonymity, but if he can question my credibility I think the same is true when something like this pops up.
Mega, feel free to send me a totally confidential PM if you wish to clear this up for me.
Mods, if you feel this crosses any line feel free to delete it. I think it asks a valid question, but you may see it differently.
I thought Megasnoop had posted that his name was "Steve B", not Rick?
(I edited this after I received an answer to a question I had posted.)
"Of course I have no credibility. I don't claim to. " Megasnoop 8/28/09.