Pinnacle Pilots Protest Lack of Contract

After three years without a contract, Pinnacle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), planned information picketing in front of Pinnacle’s corporate headquarters in Memphis last week. ALPA President John Prater will be among the speakers. The union, representing 1,244 pilots...

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After three years without a contract, Pinnacle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), planned information picketing in front of Pinnacle’s corporate headquarters in Memphis last week. ALPA President John Prater will be among the speakers. The union, representing 1,244 pilots, cited “the glacial pace of their contract negotiations, now in their fourth year, and management's refusal to recognize the pilots' contributions to the success of the airline.” For its part, Pinnacle told analysts repeatedly the problem lies with the changing demands of the pilots. Related Story
Pinnacle pilots and management have been negotiating for a new contract since February 2005, and, according to the union, Pinnacle management made what was characterized as a "last and best offer" in December 2005, refusing to “earnestly participate in negotiations since that time. The union also said the two groups remain far apart on key issues such as retirement, job security, and compensation. Both sides entered mediated negotiations in late September 2006. The Pinnacle pilots' contract became amendable May 1, 2005, said the union, adding that pilots are the only Pinnacle employee group that has not had a raise in more than four years. Pinnacle Airlines continues to grow and sign new agreements with other carriers, while leaving their pilots near the bottom in pay and work rules compared to other regional carriers, said the union.