SCAB as a reference
03-04-2015, 12:01 AM
#22
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 143
Come on guys. While we all hate, and I mean hate, scabs, this kid should not pay for his father's sins. The kid wasn't even born when this happened. He is in this predicament because of him and should not pay a price.
I do not think you should use your father's name as a springboard to a job, however. Use your name/reputation instead and do lots of volunteer Union work after you get hired (and vote no a lot).
P.S. I hope you're not a Jr.
I do not think you should use your father's name as a springboard to a job, however. Use your name/reputation instead and do lots of volunteer Union work after you get hired (and vote no a lot).
P.S. I hope you're not a Jr.
03-04-2015, 07:30 AM
#23
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 39,213
Originally Posted by Slop
Well, I'm sorry you feel that way. I am going to have to respectfully disagree with you on just about everything you said. Just because my father was a new hire during a strike doesn't mean that I am going to follow in his footsteps. If you automatically assume that I would, you need a reality check. I am not my father. You are not aware of our relationship, and you are NOT allowed to make assumptions. I've worked hard to get where I am. I know why you despise scabs, and I can understand why you'll never forgive them, but there is no reason why you should hold a grudge against people like me simply by association.
But I wouldn't hold the sins of the father against the son if the son didn't associate himself professionally with the scab...even if I knew who his dad was.
03-04-2015, 09:27 AM
#24
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Endeavor FO
Posts: 14
They look it up! Scab lists....
I have been jump seating hundreds of times in my career on UAL and a lot of Captains have looked up me and any other JS'er to see if I we were scabs.... ANYWHERE. They keep a list in the FB. I believe the chances you will be looked up if you get an interview are better than even... I would take the name off my list. It can't hurt you to take it off (IMO) but possibly by leaving it on! Why risk it!
03-06-2015, 06:25 PM
#25
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Joined APC: May 2012
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 250
Update! So I discussed these issues with someone high up at ALPA who knows the hiring process at 2 of the legacies. They said to leave the recommendation on there and those doing the interview do not get to see the recommendations. It's mostly for HR and point scoring. They were impressed that I was concerned about the issue and offered direct help with the interview process. Don't take this to the bank though, although the source is very credible. Hope this helps others who have a similar situation.
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