Originally Posted by
KnightFlyer
Can we wear our USMC hat?
That ties in perfectly with my first thought. I had this conversation with a jumpseater recently:
Are you in the Marine Corps?
No.
Why do you wear the Marine Corps lanyard instead of an ALPA lanyard.
I'm a Marine.
But you just said you're not in the Marine Corps.
Um, but, you're always a Marine, I mean, once a Marine ...
Are you not in ALPA?
Yes.
Then why aren't you wearing an ALPA lanyard?
I've got a beef with them ...
The balance of the conversation revealed that he was unhappy with ALPA - THEM - and would only wear an ALPA lanyard if ALPA - THEY - delivered a contract worthy of his approval.
I tried to explain that WE are ALPA ...
... that we show our support for [the Marine Corps, the Braves, the Eagles, or Civilians] by wearing a lanyard.
... that the Negotiating Committee asked us to show our support for them and the Negotiating Process by wearing an ALPA lanyard.
... that The Company watches every thing we do, and they see what lanyards are worn in the crew rooms.
... that the Negotiating Committee has no power save that which is supplied by a unified pilot force standing behind them.
... that it is a very disheartening experience for the Negotiating Committee, who has asked us to display our support with such a simple gesture, to walk into the crew room only to see such a rainbow of lanyards.
I've got a hat to wear, and a hat to lend. I'm ready. But are WE?
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