Clearly, we can only control the election of our own reps. To the extent that happens, we are then hopefully happy with the results. They must then work together to elect an MEC Chairman in whom we can all place our trust, and who will in turn appoint an administration equally worthy of our trust.

The committee members with whom I've had direct contact over the years, e.g., CA, R&I, Scheduling, are all great guys who work very hard to keep the Company on the straight and narrow with respect to contract compliance. I have noticed no agenda other than the above, and I applaud their efforts and willingness to serve their fellow pilots.

I must say that I have a tendency to assume the best in people, and that may well by why I am spring-loaded to take a person at his word until and unless there is a direct and specific reason not to. I see these guys as fellow pilots first and as folks who are willing to go above and beyond the requirements of that job for the betterment of all.