Sure. I'll take the flamebait.
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
You file for mediation after the talks resumed for 3 lousy months and expect the mediator to release you because the company won't give you retro pay on JetBlue 190 rates? Really? You couldn't have timed this mediation worse if you had tried.
Yep. -190 rates. That's a good starting point.
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
"Vote yes for this if you support your Exco and negotiating committee."
Not the point of a strike vote.
We support giving them the tools and backing to negotiate the best contract that they can. That includes letting them inform company know that we are ready to strike as soon as we are released for self-help.
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
"Vote yes if you feel it is time for us to have a contract."
Or just hold your breath until the mediator gives you what you want.
Not holding our breath, just withholding our labor.
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
"Vote yes if you feel you are under compensated."
You work for a commuter. It's part of the business plan to pay you badly. You quitting and moving onto the majors is the desired effect.
Is it also part of commuter's business plans to buy "major" airlines?
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
"Vote yes if you feel we need a change in our scheduling language."
See holding your breath above. Maybe if you hadn't alienated the FAPA guys you could have gotten some help with this.
FAPA to the rescue!
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
"Vote yes if you feel our vacancy language is inadequate."
Didn't 357 lose an arbitration over this one?
Hence the CBA changes.
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
"Vote yes if you feel our scope language needs modification."
I thought you traded everything under the sun in 2003 for industry leading scope? Now it needs modification? Irony from a group who are employed because of circumventing other pilots' scope language.
Double irony from a pilot group whose operation is being kept afloat by those funds gained by circumventing other pilots' scope language.
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
I like this clip better:
Jedi Kittens Strike Back - YouTube
Originally Posted by
F9 Driver
I've got my popcorn ready.
Be careful not to get too much butter on the keyboard.