Guys..
I'm gonna make this last post regarding this issue and then I'm done with it. Take it for what it's worth but at the end of the day.. whatever.
1) I have been "Kicked out" of clubs/bars in both NYC and other places (in my lifetime). It was always due to a fight or argument. In every case, it was "heated" and I was not welcomed back in!
In the case of the 2 pilots in question- nothing was heated and they were welcomed back.
B) The idea that these two individuals wouldn't voice their opinion is (in my opinion) FALSE. Both spoke out loud during the meeting about issues and one was present at the Feb meeting where I attempted to Recall both Capt & FO Reps. This pilot is definitely not afraid to stand up and be heard. They were asked to leave by someone (either the Reps or the speaker) because there was going to be discussions from a Merger Committee member and they (Capt/FO/MCmember) felt that it was a CAL issue.
[My opinion.. after all was said and done, there was nothing super secret or "classified" that would have been an issue. But that was my opinion After The Fact]
iii) How about you guys reach out to the two members themselves.. or to Rob S WHO WAS ALSO PRESENT and asked to step out! Ask them how bad this was/is and what should be done about it.
Also.. how many of you have written to Tara Cook and asked her about it. She was/is the sitting FO Rep and is trying to get on the Ballot for FO Rep?
It's over.. a handful of guys are trying to make it out to be more than it was.
I also want to add that last year I attempted to attend a LUAL Local Council meeting. This was after the Profit Sharing Debacle. My Guard buddy was going and I was going to join him. A couple of days before the meeting he told me that he had spoken with his Rep (can't remember which one..) and was told that it was not a good idea for me to attend.
Ok.. no worries. Life went on.
Come Tues we will have names on the Ballots to choose from.
I hope mine is one of them.
With regards to the Capt Rep.. it will be "interesting" to see which names make it on. I have my hopes there, along with RV (possibly the only name) for SecTres!.
I suggest that everyone from the New, NYC Council 5 get involved and reach out to the candidates to see who earns their vote.
Have a good one~
Motch