On April 21, the Alaska Airlines Pilots Master Executive Council (MEC) unanimously voted to approve a strike authorization ballot. While the pilot group is not on strike now a “yes” vote will authorize the MEC to call a strike if mediation is unsuccessful, all the procedures of the Railway Labor Act have been exhausted, and the National Mediation Board allows the Alaska Airlines pilots and management to exercise self-help at the end of a cooling off period.
In this episode, host Strategic Communications Chairman David Campbell speaks with MEC Chairman Will McQuillen, Negotiating Chairman Chris Gruner, and Strategic Planning Chairman Ronan O’Donoghue about what this ballot means and why the MEC felt management’s actions at the bargaining table make this step necessary.
Listeners may find this flow chart of the Railway Labor Act’s negotiations process helpful.
Family members of pilots are encouraged to learn more through a committee designed for them. Please go to AlaskaPilots.org and follow the FONE link found on the top right margin.
Transitions
State of the Union, February 2024
Alaska Pilots Get Ready for PBS
Merger: Process Discussion
State of the Union, November 2023
Alaska Pilots’ MEC Committee Profiles: Professional Standards and DEBI
Elevate Your Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Spill Solutions
State of The Union: SFO Base, 2024 Vacation
Market Rate Adjusted Pay
Market Rate Adjustment
State of the Union, June 2023
Implementation Update and State of the Union
2023 State of the Union and New LOAs
Reassignment, Cancelation, Delay, and Severe Irregular Operations
CBA 2022 Implementation: When and Why
Contract 2022 Implementation
TA 8: Ratification Process, What Happens Next
TA 7: Vacation
TA 6: Reserve
TA 5: Trip Ownership, Displacement, and Commuting
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