212man...
The release is in effect...that means the two parties can engage in self help beginning as early as the 3rd...but who knows what will happen ....and more importantly....when. It may be the 15th.....but as I recall....Ceasar got the point in the end.
Norwegian pilots have in fact donated funds towards the strike fund....and pledge more finanacial support. The International has added to the Local's fund.
It appears the pilots are quite united and are prepared to take work action at some point. The company advertises a contingency plan is in existence.
The entire US Helicopter industry is watching this fight.....my hope is the two parties can find a compromise and get this behind them.....but I begin to doubt that will be the case.