Originally Posted by
Lookleft
Because the ex-union negotiator has access to the full QF resources as well as the inside knowledge of how the union negotiates. I think it is time that AIPA employ the skills of a professional negotiator for all EBA's that they are representing. The days of the line pilot negotiator are gone and people who negotiate for a living are required. To do anything else is to give the Company the advantage, game ,set and match.
Given Little Napoleon stated openly the savings of the 787 agreement were in the order of 30%, the Stream Lead, despite denials is now a lead IR negotiator. Ten pieces of silver.. Members ought be asking what the pay off is for delivering similar savings to the company?
Arm's length negotiations are the benchmark of professional negotiation.