And so...the battle begins.

[North by Northwest]

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080215/mn_northwes...esota.html?.v=1

"We just think it's important for the labor movement to get out in front of this issue and to make sure we understand all the implications," Wytkind said.

Today, Northwest labor unions that have been excluded from merger discussions will meet in Minneapolis to discuss potential of a deal and demand a place at the negotiating table.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5543926.html

 

[tech2101]

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080215/mn_northwes...esota.html?.v=1

Today, Northwest labor unions that have been excluded from merger discussions will meet in Minneapolis to discuss potential of a deal and demand a place at the negotiating table.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5543926.html

Doug will tell the unions when they will be allowed to speak.

 

[North by Northwest]

Doug will tell the unions when they will be allowed to speak.

How can he when he has already been told to shut up and sit down.

Even worse...he won't be telling the DOJ Jack sh*t.

 

[groundcontrol]

This should drag any firm commitment of a merger/consolidation out for a while.
Of course if its not confirmed while GW is in office, then it's not gonna happen.
Oh well, the hubbub was fun while it lasted.

 

[tech2101]

How can he when he has already been told to shut up and sit down.

Even worse...he won't be telling the DOJ Jack sh*t.

You are correct...I guess it will be Richard...

 

[signals]

Maybe this is the wrong thread, but read this!

 

[NewHampshire Black Bears]

IMHO,..........The ONLY way,.."this bad boy" gets done is IF Anderson does the Following...HIGHLY UNUSUAL things.

1. lives up to all the $$$tenants towards MSP, and the state of Mn.

2."Greases the palms"($$$) of all the Alpa members(It will be ALPA, Not Sir Richard that works out the seniority Issues)

3. Provides the DOL with TRUE current "below the wing" numbers of Fleet service, then walks away, and lets the Collective bargaining process determine if the ramp is unionized, one way or another.

4. Stays TOTALLY out of the F/A situation, and lets the CBA chips, fall where thay may(THIS TIME, if the DL f/a don't take FULL advantage of getting a contract...BEFORE the "hook up".....They are F***ING "NUTS"

5. NW AMTS, RES, and CS people are Absolutely assured of becoming NON-UNION(sadly)

Anything short of the above will Sink this baby !!!!!!!!!!