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Old 02-12-2006, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Deuce130

... about the hats. I know when I see one in the AOC, my first thought is "eccentric" followed by "I wonder if he used to fly pax." The last thought is about negotiations.

I realize I risk being labeled eccentric. (And I may be, but that's beside the point. ) I know that every time I fly, I get to talk to two more people and remind them where our focus should be. I get a lot of strange looks, but I also get a question or two, and I get more chances to share with them my disappointment with the progress of negotiations, and my enthusiasm for doing my job 100.0%. I take the opportunity to remind folks where they can get their own hat if they don't own one already, and encourage them to wear their own whenever they feel like it.

ALPA lanyards, ALPA pins, ALPA bag tags, the new RED bag tags... these are all things we should all be doing. While I could rant and rave at those who don't, I prefer to quietly "lead by example." It takes no more than a glance at me or my bags to know with confidence that I stand behind our union, and you can count on me to do the right thing. Anybody else can do the same thing. If you, or anybody else for that matter, feel more comfortble not being the only one in AOC with a hat, let me know when you'll be there and I'll stand next to you. It's high time we stopped being afraid to make a statement.


This is the easy stuff.








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Old 02-12-2006, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Deuce130
Sorry, Redeye, didn't mean to insult anyone. I will agree, that if the nuclear option hits and we actually picket, then yes, let's wear our hats. Guys on the street won't know what it is we do unless we complete the image by wearing the hats.
No insult taken...............You don't need to be on strike to Picket........................We have had 4 or more informational pickets so far............ I concur with Tony C. I quit looking what other people are doing and Support my Union anyway they ask me to.........Stickers. Pins, Lanyards, Bag tags and Yes HATS. I show up to meetings and all rallies when possible.

If it comes to need to Withhold services..........There should be little doubt that I will be shoulder to shoulder with Tony and the reset of the Fedex Pilots.
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Old 02-12-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RedeyeAV8r
No insult taken...............You don't need to be on strike to Picket........................We have had 4 or more informational pickets so far............ I concur with Tony C. I quit looking what other people are doing and Support my Union anyway they ask me to.........Stickers. Pins, Lanyards, Bag tags and Yes HATS. I show up to meetings and all rallies when possible.

If it comes to need to Withhold services..........There should be little doubt that I will be shoulder to shoulder with Tony and the reset of the Fedex Pilots.

So will I, fellas, so will I. I guess I better a get a hat on order....
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Old 02-13-2006, 04:18 AM
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If they were hats, what are they now?



I wear a hat because I'm not satisfied with the pace of contract negotiations. I wear it to remind myself to give 100.0% every day, every leg.

The sort is 30 minutes late. Hmmm. The Flight Plan says M0.80. The route of flight has a lot of twists and turns. Nice scenery. The ramp agent says
the airplane will be ready 20 minutes early. That's nice. The scheduled deadhead has just been cancelled. Oh, well.


The day we ratify a contract that recognizes our contribution to this company's tremendous success and profitablity, I'll leave my hat at home and bring my goodwill to work. Until then, the goodwill is on the shelf in the closet, and the hat covers my head.





(Oh, and my watch is a $17 Armitron from KMart. I'm on the second battery, now. )



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I can't believe you guys! You've got, arguably, the most stable, best paying, best benefits flying job that's out there and all I hear is a bunch of whining and crying! There are literally thousands of pilots out there who would give their left nut for what you have and your talking about why or why not to wear a hat???? Jeez, you guys have a great career, one of the few in the flying industry today, why not be satisfied with that? Do you always have to whine for more no matter how much you've been given?
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Old 02-13-2006, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by stupidpilot
I can't believe you guys! You've got, arguably, the most stable, best paying, best benefits flying job that's out there and all I hear is a bunch of whining and crying! There are literally thousands of pilots out there who would give their left nut for what you have and your talking about why or why not to wear a hat???? Jeez, you guys have a great career, one of the few in the flying industry today, why not be satisfied with that? Do you always have to whine for more no matter how much you've been given?


You definately live up to your screen name.
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Old 02-13-2006, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by stupidpilot

I can't believe you guys! You've got, arguably, the most stable, best paying, best benefits flying job that's out there and all I hear is a bunch of whining and crying! There are literally thousands of pilots out there who would give their left nut for what you have and your talking about why or why not to wear a hat???? Jeez, you guys have a great career, one of the few in the flying industry today, why not be satisfied with that? Do you always have to whine for more no matter how much you've been given?

That's funny!



Fred?!?! Is that you?



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Old 02-13-2006, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stupidpilot
I can't believe you guys! You've got, arguably, the most stable, best paying, best benefits flying job that's out there and all I hear is a bunch of whining and crying! There are literally thousands of pilots out there who would give their left nut for what you have and your talking about why or why not to wear a hat???? Jeez, you guys have a great career, one of the few in the flying industry today, why not be satisfied with that? Do you always have to whine for more no matter how much you've been given?
And you obviously don't understand this whole thread. You don't get it! This has nothing to do with what we have or have been given. It's about the effort to get a fair contract.

Reread the thread. If you grasp the concept, congratulations. If not bend over, grab your ears and pull your head out of your a$$.
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Old 02-13-2006, 04:52 PM
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I'm guess Stupid is just another outsider wannabee who would love to be an airline capt, right now, and would happily do so for peanuts just because he knows its just a lot of fun and easy.
There are whole threads of them here; probably never left the traffic pattern, never been awake for 16 hours let alone work that long. Jet lag?, read about it in a text book. Only been awake past 3am on prom night. Ahha to be young, dumb, and know everything!
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For stupidpilot:

You never know what someone's life is really like until you walk a mile in their shoes. It's apparent to me and my fellow freighters here, that you do not do what we do. And until you do spend time doing what we do, you will have zero credibility with any of us.

Our job is much different than you may have gleened from movies or novels and it has dramatically changed in the last 5-10 years when management altered the playing field on us. Loyality is expected but not given, honesty is demanded but not returned, the general good of running a quality business has given way to doing anything to make a buck for management and shareholders while at the expense of the employees, and I could go on. I highly encourage you get copies of Flying the Line, Part 1 and 2. It will open your eyes and broaden your perspective.

You would be better served to do what any new employee anywhere should do: observe what goes on, try and watch from the perspective of both sides and keep your opinions to yourself until you have been on the job for a year. Then you'll have gained two things: insight into the background issues, and credibility among your peers.
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