If transitioning from one job to the other is you only reason to bring them in, I say no way. Yea they could throw in there that AMFA union members get first crack at it or what ever. We can currently go to MC or become an instructor whenever an opening comes open, always have been able to. They too can come over as AMT's. I still disagree with these two very very small groups getting in our book. Mark my words, some time in future contracts the co. will throw something out there that is very negative for their group(s) like say, no raises for them and raises for the mechanics across the board (just an example) the majority will rule and the smaller groups will get screwed. It's not fair to the smaller 2 groups, their folks need to vote on their stuff, not us and vise-versa. Sorry man, but I am no way for them being in our contract. The only thing that will change as far as bidding is the fact that it will get easier for the groups to transition into. It's not like we cannot do that now, or say, before they became AMFA. If you don't think this new regime here at SWA won't pitt smaller groups to get what they want in future contracts, you will see if they get into our book.
