Originally Posted by
Gator570
Pierce has displayed SCAB-like behavior in stepping over the backs of the unity between the CAL & UAL pilots to claim the prize. For those who preach unity, there can be none as long as any leadership displays this behavior. That is the entire point here. The UAL pilots are not upset with their brothers and sisters gaining PS. They are upset that we did not work as a team to get it, even if it meant forgoing it for a short time. The UAL pilots would most certainly sacrifice for the benefit of the whole - we've done it before and we'll do it again.
The question at hand is will the CAL pilots join us? And if so, will you take necessary actions to rid yourselves and all of us of leadership that doesn't know how to play by these union rules?
Management loves this stuff, yes. But there would be nothing for them to love if it were not for an individual such as Pierce. A leader who understood that the collective good far outweighs temporary gains will do more for unity, more for the profession, and more for himself in terms of legacy than a self-serving short gain thinker. Managements think short term. Pierce thinks short term.
Are we more sophisticated than that?
Gator, You are spot on with much of what you have stated. I appreciate your comments on not blaming CAL pilots, however that's been the exception on this forum. I would gladly forego my earned PS in a show of unity and leverage, if I thought ( we all would do the same). From what I read, that was suggested and no takers at the union leadership level. I dont believe the vast majority of CAL pilots are going to push to remove PIerce or " join us" just because UA folks are upset and calling for his head. Its not a matter of weakness, understanding or lack of desire for unity. I believe it has to do with we determine our elected reps and even removal, not another entity. A few months, UA attempted to recall Morse, and suspect, if it had occurred, many would have cried a "conspiracy" to divide UA, pit pilot groups and delay the JCBA. We had the same on our side as well. Both of our unions have been and are dysfunctional and have our idiots(5%) and it and they are alive and well, so to hear the constant bashing from my third cousin, whom I use to fight, just a few years ago..is useless noise. It ultimately divides more than unify. The company name is UNited, but we will not be one group, joined together until we can respect each group as a whole, both now and when we are one UNION, barrage jam the 5% that only seek to divide and have outlived their usefulness to the New United and demand accountability in your LC and MEC for their actions or lack thereof....if we look to clean our own house first, we may have a chance going forward
Finally, hope both pilot groups can see through the smoke screen of this PS issue and the silence of some elected reps....much of this issue has to do with posturing for power, control and direction of the future 12K United pilot group. Believe me, their are folks both CAL and UA strategizing on their next position...