Originally Posted by
jzumrick
I can't see why it would be so difficult for two labor unions to work out seniority issues. I guess that shows how little I know about unions and their mentality. But then where is the incentive for them to strike a deal here. With no incentive and perceived differences or just different leader personalities there is little hope for a deal. The airlines need to create some pressure on them. Something like this merger is going to happen and you can take an active part and make your seniority terms or we will.
What you have to think about it is how many seniority agreements do they already have -- going back to the pre Republic air days, on the NW side you have at least three airlines that come into play -- North Central, Southern, Northwest Orient.
Then do the same thing for the Delta side.
Bob H