Alpha,

Is that reasonable? What would be your reaction if we all demanded you quit?

You are a smart guy. The way to deal with differing points of view is not to suggest resignation of those you disagree with. What do you expect the outcome of that to be? He's not quitting, nor should he. Nor should you.

IMHO our MEC did this man no favors when they voted to divest him from us. Then one of our pilots authorized Pinnacle to re-order his flow through, diminishing the value of that golden ticket. His alter ego became the latest flavor of the day in the outsourcing business. He is angry, understandably so.

The game of outsourcing is thought out, ratified and facilitated by our side of the table. If disunity is ever going to be fixed, it is up to us to do the task. IMHO we learn from him and draw a circle that includes his interests. Before you know it, he will be voting on our Status Reps, or perhaps even be our Status Rep.

The world changes. The bottom third or so of our list understands the effect of outsourcing. Throw a thousand or so former Compass & Pinnacle guys on the list and the political dynamic changes.