Originally Posted by
dckozak
What is going on here is the pitfalls of "open discussion" within a "democratic" institution.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion regarding any issue in
our union and the leadership should be held accountable to its membership. The question is is our leadership failing to look out for the best interests of
all it members, and if not why not??
I think if the junior varsity would spend less time ranting on this BB and questioning/debating the principles involved in the how and why of their decision making process, maybe they would better understand how
thier interests are being served by the elected leadership on FDX ALPA.
This discussion about tearing down DW is juvenile and lacks a coherent plan or reason. There are a lot of issues affecting
your career other than whether a bunch of geriatric pilots shorten their retirement
If this fight is that important to you, take it to the people who are in a position to affect it, the FAA and your congressmen.
Great Post, Captain.
Rolling your eyes at the "Democratic" nature of our union. Bet you don't roll your eyes when your pet issues are handled the way you like.
Look out for everyone's best interests? What? When you have an issue where the membership is divided that is impossible. You know that right?
Great look down. "If you would just look at it MY way you would realize the truth." Just great.
So an attack on DW is wrong. Juvenile? He's not king. He is elected by elected reps. When the voters are unhappy they get someone else in there. How is that juvenile? Oh yeah, its not what you like.
Your last statement takes the cake. It should read "find someone who CARES about your issue"
One thing I can tell you--Us junior guys don't want ALPA or DW to have any influence on the legislation as they will only lobby for retroactive changes. Congress, if left alone, will keep/make it prospective. Any smoke and mirrors aimed at the "juvenile" majority will not work with this snot nosed kid. I don't think ALPA will get a greater say or need a greater say by backtracking on our over 60 policy. I'd like to get a bumpber sticker that says "Keep ALPA out of age 60"
Your argument is arrogant assuming all differences of opinion are due to youth, inexperience and impetuous thoughts. I guess the MD CA group includes the thoughtful members of our union and everyone else needs an education to learn the right way to think. (Sarcasm)