Sailing and Slowplay.

Thanks for the refresher on the 3b6/777 timeline. At the time this was occurring I was relatively new. I missed the lead up but was present for the end. Was there at one time an airframe parked for a period during the negotiations?

Never forget the day when flying with a 767 LCA. As we passed the TOC on the way up the hill, he became extremely agitated at the sight of a static 777 and thus of course Leo as well. He was still going at it at level off.

T. Where do I start T? First, I have seen TC once in the ATL lounge going toe to toe with a capt rep. Never have laid eyes on him since and I would memorize his number if we were ever in the same category. I actually take extreme offense to your comment about offering him congratulations.

We all have a real problem on our hands with TC. He needs to cease and desist now. He won't. He is incapable as this isn't about DPA, it is about his own twisted and maniacal vendetta against the company and ALPA. I predict he will continue until he blows his credit line and his doners money on his hacker gate and litigation. At that point he can back out saying he would continue except for the fact that he has no funds to.

Sadly, we will be a fractured group without unity when we need it the most.

However, as much as TC needs to put up or get out now, ALPA also needs to work to rebuild unity. I have been an ALPA volunteer on three occasions in my past. I have been with ALPA for over twenty years with 3 airlines. I support ALPA.

However, I have seen many different ways of how various MECs have practiced their stewardship. Some were effective and bold, some were constantly on their heels, others proactive and inclusive and had the full backing of their membership.

The ones that had the full support of their pilots were successful. They adapted to the issues that challenged them. I have never seen an issue though as challenging as the one we face. Uniting everyone in less than a year.

Presently we have two very polarized groups. ALPA likely will need to work the middle ground to have a chance in '15. There is a laundry list of items that could be included that Dalpa could address to work that middle ground. That is for another time though.

What is important though is that the company is aware of this fracture and will act accordingly to capitalize on it. Last thing I'd expect them to do is start behaving heavy handed and give all the pilots a reason to come together against a common cause.