Unity works, but is rarely achieved ...
What happens when a group of pilots is beaten down by management and the
industry?
What happens when a group of pilots are told that they must continue to
accept concessions for the company to be successful?
What happens when you believe that there is nothing that you can do?
Try Unity.
Congratulations to the ALPA Pilots of Spirit!
Fraternally,
Captain James Magee
EGL SPC Chairman
9 June 2010
Dear Captain Creed:
Yours has been a long and hard fought battle for a new contract. As your
fight continues and you face the prospect of a strike, please know that the
Continental MEC and the pilots of Continental remain steadfast with you in your
efforts. We have been with you on the picket line and we will continue to
support the Spirit MEC and the Spirit Pilots for as long as needed, in whatever
form is needed. We hope that there is a quick resolution to negotiations leading
to a new contract that properly reflects the contributions and professionalism
of the Spirit Pilots.
We have had discussions with management to ensure that Continental will add
no extra sections on flights, up-gauge aircraft or otherwise seek to gain from
any strike called by the Spirit Pilots. We have additionally requested and
received assurances from Continental management that Spirit Pilots will continue
to receive jumpseat privileges on our aircraft in order to return home in the
event of a strike. We will be with you in thought and on the picket line,
offering our help until you receive the new contract that you justly deserve.
In Unity,
Captain Jay Pierce
Chairman, CAL MEC
To the Spirit Pilots:
We are proud of the stance you have taken to stop the race to the bottom. You make us proud to be ALPA pilots.
From ARW Council 51:
Joel Barman, Chairman FO REP
Steve Kern, Vice Chairman CA REP
Thorne Saylor, S/T