Originally Posted by
Once United
I agree with you on most of this post. The one thing we don't need is an outsider(Lee Moak) bringing a plan or a compromise that didn't include both MEC's at the table in formulation. His interest is at the national level and could very well sell-out both or either for the sake of ALPA National. We can't afford him the opportunity to have the UAL/CAL finance his Agenda or the "ALPA National Dream" as he see it.
If we see a plan from Moak that's presented to the press. We'll know his interest and concerns lies with National and not us.
Agreed on the "outsider" part.....BUT, I would see Moak's presence as a
possible benefit in getting the two MEC-Chair's to the table, stop the game-playing, and get a 'game-plan' in place sooner rather than later (later is something we DON'T have). I'm NOT advocating that Moak come bee-bop'in into the room with a 'game-plan' (most likely with a ALPA-National's slant) in hand as the holy grail in which to work. I would listen (and just that) what he has to say, and let him attempt to spur the two sides to get on a path....and do so quickly.
Let's face it OU, the
"My Way, or the Highway" stance is not going to fly for eitherside on the topic. We are going to
NEED Group-Unity to stand behind on ANY future/cordinated Release Request, there's NO two-ways about it. All I'm saying is that having a meeting of the minds (Moak there, maybe??), bury the ego's, go to the table to......present 'game plan'.....review-Q&A....revamp, if needed......a viable/solid plan that garners as much
Support/
Solidarity as possible. Again, if we DON'T have the two "
S" just mentioned, it plays right into MGT's hands of gifting them the perfect whip-saw.
To be blunt/honest......I DO have a lot doubt on the Release being given, BUT at this point, I am all for a CORDINATED/UNIFIED request.
Solutions??