Originally Posted by
Bill Lumberg
Doing NOTHING? T O'M almost got pitch forked at the PTC meeting. When everyone asked him what HE expected for the new contract, he stated "We don't have the surveys yet." That is called LAME. I guess he doesn't need a raise or better work rules? He, and many other MEC and LEC members seem to be out of touch.
What are we doing about it? The DPA numbers are growing, and will clear the number needed for a vote if the TA isn't acceptable. It had better be good. And you talk about being engaged. Do movie stars actively go out and pursue movie rolls by going door to door, or do they let their agents do it for them? Our CURRENT agent is DALPA, and if they don't go out and get us what we want, it will be time for a new agent. We elect people for results, not to manage our expectations. That PTC meeting left most of us there feeling dejected. That is not what we need at all, especially with our very profitable last year and this year.
I am glad that pilots showed they were madder than all get out, but what really shows them is a recall effort. Getting Mad at these meetings is still a lot of hot air. Put in to action and recall a rep or two if you are really mad.
On another note, many of the pilots I have talked to that were at that meeting stated to me that they question this admins ability to get them the contract they want. If that is the case, then you must either force your reps to change them out or, recall your reps to get someone that will.