Originally Posted by
sticky
Vuvla...a user on APC was noted saying something similar to "see that the 357 think of the website by the end of the week." That means there are F9 pilots that were aware on the suit over
www.rahcontractnow.org before the local knew and before it was made public.
That is strong evidence that there are F9 pilots are are dealing with RAH management directly to work against their own representation.
Stinky,
It's actually spelled Vulva bro!
As far as F9 pilots being aware of a lawsuit before it was made public, I'm not sure I see your point (again). I know you would like to suggest that FAPA is in bed with management which is a stretch. Personally, I found out about this lawsuit yesterday when it was referenced in an email from a friend. A quick Google search took me to the Indianapolis Business Journal where I read the article myself.
Furthermore, yesterday at precisely 11:28am (MST), the first reference to this lawsuit was posted on our internal FAPA message boards. I'm sure that someone here at APC has backdoor access to that site so can check confirm for yourself.
I can't speak for any other F9 pilots as there are nearly 700 of them and the company is a relatively small organization. Many have various connections to management types (friends, golfing buddies, family members, etc.).
RAHContractNow.org did not go over particularly well with many of us here at Frontier. IBT357 can do whatever they feel they need to in order to achieve their objectives. Bringing the reputation of those who feed you (United and USAirways), and those who suckle from your teat (Frontier), by using unauthorized images on a website in direct violation of the RAH and Frontier company policy manual tends to ruffle feathers. Especially, when the message of the site is obviously intended to damage the Company.
For reference:
Republic handbook:
7.2.14
G. Use of Company Logo or Trademark
The Company and its Associates must adhere to very strict copyright licenses. Therefore, under no circumstance can Associates use the livery (tails), logos, photos, images etc. on any type of personal website, blog, social networking site, etc., without approval from the office of Marketing and Branding. Any and all existing unapproved postings must be taken
down.
Frontier pilots are not behind this lawsuit. The Company is full of grown up people who are smart enough to know when they can legitimately call BS on an effort the uses livery images without permission and in direct violation of the policy manual. I'm sure that some Frontier pilots voiced their opinions to management via email, phone calls or in person. IBT representation does not restrain individual pilots from walking in to the GO and voicing an opinion.
I sent an email to the Company about RAHContractNow because I don't like when non-Frontier issues damage the reputation of the company I work for. First we have a drunk CHQ pilot whom 99% of the media portrays a drunk Frontier pilot showing up to work to fly a Frontier flight. Then a militant website arises incorporating images of IBT followers, aircraft in United, USAirways and Frontier livery. I wouldn't be surprised if United and USAirways also come after the IBT on this one.
This might get expensive for the 357. Good thing they've got a steady source of "core fees" payers to fill the coffers.
Rather than fire off something testy at me, why don't you start by calling (not posting on your internal message board!) you eBoard and asking them what the EXACT circumstances are around the "hostage taking" of the FO who put together RAHContractNow.org. I guarantee you there are 2 entirely different sides to the story. One will appear very benign and the other militant. But, of course, no matter what the various parties say, most RAHbros will continue to drink from the IBT fountain.
I used to laugh at this stuff, but now I am starting to think it is pretty sad. Baaahhhh Baaahhhh Baaaahhhhh!!!!!!