Originally Posted by
crustacean
You've skipped over some important language in the section you're referencing. The very first sentence in the section in question (Section 3):
Emphasis mine.
You'll find the applicable sections that entitle pilots to union protection in the contract (i.e., "this Agreement"). Those sections are:
Section 12 - Probation
Section 23 - Discipline and Discharge
Section 25 - System Board of Adjustment
Section 12(b):
Again, emphasis mine.
Section 23 entitles a pilot to union representation at any company meeting, allows a the union to file a hearing/grievance, and if necessary, utilize Section 25.
While I don't argue that IBT Local 618 (aka, Rent-a-Car Attendants of St Louis) is a fairly worthless union, the contract does have some language to protect a pilot. Whether or not the union actually goes to bat for said pilot is an entirely different story/conversation.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I stand corrected in the areas covered by applicable sections. However, the areas of Section 3 that aren't covered with specific language are basically free game. If GoJet's management is anything like Trans States Airlines' management (wait, what am I saying? They are practically the same people), they will enforce certain sections/language while completely ignoring others, much to their own benefit.
I would very much like for a current GoJetter to come on here and point out one time when their union leaders (management cronies, last I heard) went to bat for a pilot. IIRC, the last time someone at GoJet tried to open lines of communication with Waterskiers' ALPA representatives, they were swiftly sacked. Someone with a better memory than mine can tell that story in its entirety.