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Old 03-19-2015 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Tony
First of all, I don't think it's fair to be attacking this person on an anonymous public message board. If someone has a problem with this, it should be brought up at the next LEC meeting, which is March 30th in the union office at 10am. From what I understand more than a few pilots have already called to voice their dissatisfaction.

Now with that said, surely he must realize how bad this looks, especially since he is an elected rep. I too noticed his schedule immediately, and the IPBs he requested definitely seem excessive. I'd be really angry if I was on reserve and he was holding a line this way. I happen to know he spends most months on reserve, so it seems he did pad his schedule a bit this month. I'm quite sure no pairings are being written on Easter Sunday. Nevertheless, he has the right to explain himself, not be attacked anonymously. And I'm sure he will, when given the opportunity.

As for your concern about "public record" of individuals on ALPA leave, all of that can be viewed by Association members upon request. Have you requested it? You should if you're truly concerned. I think accountability is a good thing, don't you?
I asked about ALPA paid time once, was actually SCREAMED at by a red faced SR about how that is "personal financial information" and it would never be divulged. I wasn't actually going to look at numbers, but the fact he was that defensive of the question spoke volumes.