This merger will not happen for many reasons. The first being Parker not being smart enough to get labor on his side like DAL and NWA did. USAPA never got a call. If you guys had any sense of business, you would realize the analysts are really looking at this first and foremost. To get their cash, and that is the bottom line, they realize far more than the west pilots that a unified labor group, siding with mgt. is paramount. Parker, like the west pilot group, was so greedy in keeping the east pilots at a lower pay level, that he forgot they would strike him at the first opportunity. And here it is. He needs us, and we now could care less. We don't want this to happen, because 1. It enriches Parker and Kirby 2. He blew us off for yrs. and this is a great way to remind him of how he screwed up. 3. Who wants to be with UAL? I know the west does, because they think they will take the 777 jobs and trample anyone they can. The rest of us want to be left alone, and fly the jets with a respectable wage. We have already seen what these mergers bring, and it is nothing good.If you had any sense and respect for your guys on the street, you would oppose this all the way. Both sides furloughed now will NEVER return. I say they get the first shot. They would have to be recalled TOMORROW, or no deal for any reason. Had Parker been a reputable leader, maybe. He totally blew it. He deserves the letters to Congress, and the USA Today page. He most likely will get that. I have a suggestion for you guys. Send your fearless leader a copy of Herb Kellehers' book. As much as Parker tried, he never could live up to anything Kelleher did. That is just the beginning. Try treating people with some dignity, and stop trying to take advantage of everyone, It comes back to bite you. You will soon see that, as will Parker. have a real nice weekend.
