Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
The force moves in mysterious ways young Luke Skywalker ...
Would you be surprised if this afternoon the Company announced another fee for departure agreement to happen at some point in the future ranging up to say, 130 seats ... while simultaneously the Delta MEC announces a grievance settlement resolving the Republic Single Carrier issue ... something about Section 1B40 wasn't really enforceable and we'd have lost if we tried ... but hey, we all got a 5% mid contract raise and nobody will get furloughed ... .
The irony is, they would blame folks like you, because you made such a stink about Republic that they had to do something. That's why Brakechatter still hates me, because I understood the problem, he blames me for the result.
Sadly after seeing Eagle give up their entire Section 1 for a flow through to nowhere, nothing would surprise me.
Short and focused, the force is, young Jedi Knight, uuurrrgggghh
Sigh, the texts were right.....
Dude, what is your deal?!? The statement was that I was disappointed in you, not that I hated you. You are way too smart to try an pull the victim ploy. It's beneath you, and appeals to emotions I don't have. You tried to bring up your RJDC crap again, and I called you on it--perhaps having a bit of inside perspective myself. You blow it all off until sailing comes in with more perspective, and you call him credible. That's fine, I don't need credit. A little history on me: It is rare that I jump into a fray unless I know that I am right. ASA and CMR MECs: great idea, poor execution. Delta's MEC: Wrong idea/ proper execution. Enough said.
The funny thing is that we both have the same goal: Delta flying by Delta pilots. I just don't
necessarily agree that bringing potential hostages with subservient pay and work rules on board is the way to go about it. I mean, couple
that in with our commuting Delta pilots' demands of: complimentary sky club membership, positive space passes to and from their residence in first class on their carrier of choice-with points, hotel accommodations when needed, not having to sit reserve when on reserve-----we really wouldn't have any negotiating capital left for the rest of the Delta pilots who have been living under BK wages for all of these years.
I will accept some part of the responsibility. Although a staunch no voter, primarily on scope, I did not actively gone door to door in an effort to bring other pilots' views in line with mine regarding our past concessionary TAs on scope. Could I have made a difference? Probably not. I even threw my hat into the ring to make more of an impact, and got a resounding "hell no" in deference to the guy who happened to fly a 777 during the JAL thunderous silence. So be it.
My suggestion is that you lay on your reps, hard, and that you spend time in lounges on productivity sits getting other pilots to call the reps as well. Failing that, your only answer is to recall them--for they hold the keys to the MEC chairman kingdom. There is a meeting coming up, so you'd better get going, and I suggest that you be well prepared, because the wagons WILL be circled. Exercise extreme caution, as a failed coup can be disastrous for your cause. Keyboard warrior ain't gonna cut it. If you are running into problems due to your past performance, well, that's your problem.
I was not aware that a grievance was filed in the RAH matter. Did I miss a meeting? I will promise you this, if your scenario above comes to fruition I will lead the lawsuit, yes a DFR lawsuit, and my card will be in the mail.
Once again, if you are going to label me, at least do it accurately.