Originally Posted by
Scott Stoops
I generally agree with the sentiment that the CAL side should not be punished for J. Pierce and his MEC's malfeasance. I'm very surprised that nothing came of it though. There were plenty of other options to remediate it. Heck, the CAL side was able to trade a somewhat minor grievance for 40 mil, yet the UAL side got nothing for a gross violation of the TPA. How about LOA 25 for starters. Very disappointed that once again the UAL MEC (combined now) blinked.
On the unity front - it is amazing how quickly that card gets thrown when the battle seems to be over and there is nothing left to take. Yet I still see the vast majority of CAL pilots not wearing an ALPA pin. Add in the lawsuit and the take whatever I can get mentality that I see as pervasive and the calls for unity ring somewhat hollow.
Scott
Excellent post Scott. The calls for unity and accompanying representative actions would have really meant something in 2010, but they don't now. That opportunity was trashed, beginning with the T&PA. This merger has been all about advancing the LCAL pilots' interests at our expense. Management has played it perfectly, with the able assistance of the LCAL MEC.
I've had good interactions with the individual LCAL pilots I've come across, but as a group I resent them for the actions of their leadership. I reserve my hate for the scabs, Jay "negotiations are going well" Pierce, Jim "we got this" Brucia, and Jason " we're prepared to delay the JCBA forever if you don't agree to our pay banding" Baron.