Originally Posted by
shiznit
The MEC can and should fight and argue behind closed doors, but when it comes to looking outward they should stand together.
Not when it comes to the corruption of our governance Shiznit. That needs to turn outwards toward the members that can make the appropriate changes. This is no different than what is happening in Wash DC. The president decided on extraordinary use of executive orders to do things he couldn't get done in the Congress. Our Congress didn't keep that "internal", they turned it outward toward us citizens. That allowed citizens to be informed enough to wipe out the party in power in the hopes of stopping the president and his power grab. None of that could have happened with us "outsiders" knowing. This is exactly what's happening in our MEC administration. Our reps are letting us know. A very good thing.
Originally Posted by
shiznit
Showing a divided face and/or airing of grievances does NOTHING to negotiate us a new PWA that commensurate with the improved condition of our employer.
Showing a united face to management that we're happy with concessions does EVERYTHING to get us a PWA with concessions. That's the point shiznit.
Originally Posted by
shiznit
When the MEC doesn't keep its "poker face" to the public, the other side gains insight into what cards we are holding and whether or not we are bluffing. That isn't good for anyone Delta Pilot who wants more money and more time off.
It is the ONLY thing that will get us more money and more time off. This is throwing a huge wrench into the gears of a union relationship that RA was certain he had in the bag. RA and Campbell are extremely unhappy about this.
This is the best possible thing for Delta pilots.
Carl