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No agenda, but what happens at AS or UA has...implications AA doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
Josh
That's a point most ignore or don't consider. As we look towards changes in other CBA's for comparisons in our negotiations, like compensation, the Company would do the same on items that benefit them, like Scope or Medical expenses. That is one of the challenges in a negotiation setting which is a give and take process.
In a Section 6 scenario, the NMB will do the same comparisons from within the airline industry but also with industry in general. They will then try to persuade us there is no scenario in which whatever we may be looking for will be achieved. The NMB is there to get the parties to a deal nothing further.
To see where we may end up or at least have an idea what the Company may be seeking is to be aware what is happening at other airlines and in the country. Ignoring all that just makes the process longer and more frustrating.
If the IAM is holding out in giving in on the Medical, then they are doing a good service to their Members as they try to gain the most they can in other areas or prevent from other changes taking place, such as in Scope.