Originally Posted by
Sunvox
Well again I simply disagree. Nothing I have ever written was contrary to union desires or policy. In fact in nearly every instance the issue is either a violation of our contract or a grossly abusive interpretation, and just as you claim the company can say Peckesque letters don't support the union position the company can just as easily say "No one has filed a single complaint about trading so there must not be a problem."
Politics, business, and life are complex. Rarely does one shoe fit all. Telling folks that the only way to voice their concerns about their job is through the union is like telling someone to fight with one hand tied behind their back. Most of us know what the union position is and I would hope we all do our part to advocate that position when we interact with our managers. When ALPA starts hiring pilots and sending them paychecks then maybe we can all stop interacting with our managers and just go through the union for all our concerns. In the meantime your position is almost laughably naive.
Enjoy your career as an independent contractor Joe. I seriously think you ought to undertake a new position as head pilot letter distributor. You could act as a central clearinghouse for all pilot letters to management. Heck Joe, why don't you write Heppner. You could head up the PLOF (pilot letters of feeling) committee for ALPA.
Btw, I never said not to interact with management, just don't put it in writing. You want to walk into your chief pilots office and verbally shed crocodile tears, have at it.
Preach on reverend Joe.