Originally Posted by
alfaromeo
So a weak independent union leaves their pilots exposed. ALPA inherits the mess and puts every effort to try to mitigate the damage that a weak independent union created. SWA management and SWAPA collude to attack the Airtran pilots. And its ALPA's fault. Got it. Do you even read what you write?
So tell me, Mr. Scambo, exactly what would YOU do? Give us the plan. You seem real quick with the criticism, so what would advise ALPA to do?
First let me say, I'm not real quick with the criticism. I have been uncritical for much of my DAL life. However, the distrust/mistrust has brewed over time and I have come to the conclusion that ALPA national serves no real purpose.
That said, you ask me what I would do if I was ALPA, maybe ALPA president, not scambo the DAL pogue? I would unearth and unleash every possible legal angle to protect the AT pilots from being screwed contrary to the legal precedent.
I would also prepare all of my unions strike preparedness committees for a national SOS. That should get the attention of a few of the "boards" in DC.
Oh harumph, we cant do a national SOS. It wouldnt be prudent.
Until our union realizes it has to use ALL the tools in its chest (including the dynamite) it will not be powerful and will instead be the weak castrated gimp that it is.
"SWAPA colluded with management." Prove that in court and you solved the whole issue.