Originally Posted by
fedupbusdriver
The point is not flying it, it is showing the willingness to fly it. It is not just 10 guys either, unless no one bids it next month.
Its like calling a guy up who has a house for sale and saying, I'll take it, and then at closing asking how much do you want for it.
I guess if only 10 guys are flying DP's, it is ok too.
I'm not "after" anyone, just stating my opinion. You can blame the union all you want, but without pilots standing behind their actions they are powerless.
If the union Disputes flying the 777 then yes. Right now they have not, we just have a few guys/you trying to make policy for the union while sitting at home. I have never blamed the union because I/we are the union collectively.
You are saying not to get ready for the 777 not the union that represents the collective body.
You might have a great bargaining idea, but you are pi$$ing in the wind with this grass roots stuff, go pitch it to the union and get them to put it out. Getting our last contract was a much bigger deal but guys kept flying extra, so you have no chance with this.
90% of the guys will have the 777 in their standing bid and there is no amount of banter that will change that. You might get 10% of the guys on APC (3% of the crew force) to think about it, but nothing will change. I agree with you "opinion" but, sell it to the union.